Loaded Cold Tuna Salad
The hot days of July call for a lunch that is light, refreshing and doesn’t involve turning on your oven. This tuna salad checks all of those boxes and is quick and easy to boot!! Perfect for summer and can be made ahead of time as well. Instructions: 3 cans of sustainably caught tuna (drained) […]
Grain-Free (Keto) Bread
This might be one of the easiest bread recipes to make, not to mention one of the best tasting. If you do not have psylium husk in your pantry, it might be a good idea to invest in some (Amazon is easiest). Also, let’s briefly mention the paleo flour. I have it in some of […]
Baked Mediterranean Artichoke Hearts with Goat Cheese
When someone says, “artichokes”, what’s the one dish that comes to mind? Spinach artichoke dip, right? Yummy, but definitely not something you should be serving as your vegetable side for dinner. Artichoke hearts are one of those vegetables that seems to get lost in the vegetable shuffle mainly because most of us don’t know what to […]
Italian Turkey and Vegetable Soup
Did you know there was a National Soup Day? Yep, February 4th was officially National Homemade Soup Day! Of course, I think every day is a great day to celebrate soup. And the best thing, even an “average” cook can pull off a great soup! There are just a few notes I would like […]
Paleo Flour
Paleo flour is a combination of gluten-free and grain-free flours that can be used to replace all-purpose flour in your baking. It can of course be purchased at various stores and online but it is super easy to whip up a batch! I use this in some of my baked goods and it really […]
Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Soup
I love the flavors of this soup!! The combination of the spices with the roasted vegetables is so delicious and gives me that warm, cozy feeling. And the beautiful golden color is perfect for fall and Thanksgiving! For a time saving tip, roast your vegetables the day before and store in the refrigerator. You will appreciate one […]
Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Onions and Apples
Crispy Brussel sprouts with a touch of sweetness! Yum! Of course, anything with Brussel sprouts and I’m all in. It’s apple season…yah! They’re everywhere and there are more varieties than ever before. I used Pink Lady because that’s what I had on hand but that is certainly not a must. However, I would recommend an apple variety […]
Kimchi Pancakes
If you are not a fan of kimchi or don’t even know what it is for that matter, then you will either ignore this post or read on out of curiosity! Kimchi is a Korean fermented side dish made of fermented vegetables and spices. There are a wide variety of combinations. Most will include cabbage but after […]
Shaved Brusssel Sprout Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
What says summer better than a light and fresh lemon vinaigrette salad? One with blueberries it…YUM!! The vinaigrette is easy to prepare ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to put your salad together. Just pour over the top and toss. This would also be delicious with dried cranberries in place of the blueberries […]
Mexican Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
Let me begin by saying, zucchini and carrots are not typically “Mexican-style” veggies, but they taste delicious in this dish! In other words, there are no rules. Add whatever floats your boat. Zucchini is abundant this time of year, so why not? I had a ton of carrots in my fridge, so why not? You get […]