My rustic turkey sausage and kale soup is a hearty and healthy soup full of savory flavors and is the perfect way to warm up your soul on those frigid winter days. My days “off” are few and far between. And I say “off” with quotations because they are not days “off” at all. Every…
These delicious little chocolate no bake cookies are what my childhood dessert dreams were made of. They are sweet and melt in your mouth like all good chocolate should. The best part they take less then 10 minutes to make and fill everyone’s heart’s with happiness. Pure joy in a cookie! This ladies and gentlemen…
This one pot chicken and rice dinner is a new take on a classic Mexican dish. My One Pot Chicken Fajitas and Rice is full of garlic, onions, peppers and a sweet secret ingredient that just makes these irresistible! Marinading is optional but highly encouraged 🙂 I have made it pretty clear that I have a…
A succulent and garlicky ONE PAN roasted Italian chicken recipe with white wine, fresh herbs and sinfully delicious potatoes to mop up the sauce with! This is ideal for the weekday when there are no plans for the defrosted chicken sitting in the fridge. The whole family will love this wholesome and delicious dinner. Just…
A comprehensive review of lovely New Orleans from a foodie and a hopeless romantic. Featuring restaurant faves, fabulous dives and stories galore! Get ready for the ultimate review for your Nola trip! “In the spring of 1988, I returned to New Orleans, and as soon as I smelled the air, I knew I was home….
A classic potato pancake that has been healthified and simplified! Crispy potato pancakes, from the oven with less grease and a ton more flavor! Potato pancakes or latkes as they are frequently called, are in my opinion a true art. Many have tried but few have succeeded. It’s a simple concoction of potatoes, onions, some…
Build your Thanksgiving table the easy way with these delicious Thanksgiving side dishes! Thanksgiving happens to be one of my favorite holidays. The crisp winter seems to be just scratching at the door and the once orange and red leaves are found shuffling under our feet begging to be picked up and taken away to…
These fun and easy spicy Asian meatballs are juicy, tangy and spicy! They are baked right in the oven and dipped in an uber flavorful glaze to create the perfect party appetizer or a quick dinner!!! In my household, we tend to eat pretty healthy. I eat a mostly plant based diet. (Psst here…
Ever had those gross soggy, lifeless and flavorless sweet potato fries? Well these are not them!!! Learn how to make baked sweet potato fries that are super crispy and spicy! Plus as a bonus I whipped up a healthy aioli to them in! These are the ultimate addition to your summer burgers! I used to…
A vegan version of my favorite Chinese take out! This Mongolian “Beef” is tender, saucy and perfectly savory. All of the flavor and you can feel good about eating a great plant based meal! When I decided to go plant based , I decided that instead of trying to substitute my meat proteins with foods that…
A super simple and healthy magic sweet onion sauce that adds depth and creaminess to pastas, soups and ANYTHING else! When I decided to go plant based, (pssst you can read more about my plant based adventures here)one of my biggest concerns was flavors. I was so worried to give up my cheese and dairy…
This easy and delicious stuffed chicken breast is loaded with silky and savory garlic cheese and surrounded by a creamy, white wine and shallot sauce. Oh and the best part, these chicken breasts do not need to be pounded out! Time saver! I have a cold. A really miserable cold. One of those awful sniffly,…