I went old school and made this classic tomato sauce, but gave a little twist using canned fire roasted tomatoes! Puttanesca is a delicious combo of tomatoes, garlic, capers, and olives. It's a great balance of salty, tangy, and rich flavors. You also get a hint of spice from the red chili flakes ...
Instant Pot Mushroom Farro Risotto
This is an updated version of my original mushroom "farrotto" recipe with peas, onions, and a little roasted asparagus on top. A great Spring-time recipe you can whip up in the Instant Pot on a busy weeknight! I added nutritional yeast to give a mild cheesy flavor, but feel free to add grated ...
Za’atar Baked Salmon and Vegetables with Jalapeno Tahini Sauce
Say "Hello" to my Middle Eastern inspired salmon and roasted vegetable recipe! I've been wanting to use za'atar spice for a long time, and finally went for it after seeing a za'atar spiced salmon salad on a restaurant menu not too long ago. I didn't order the dish, but was totally inspired to create ...
Jalapeno Tahini Super Sauce
Jalapeno Tahini Super Sauce A simple, vegan dressing or sauce made from 3 ingredients: jalapeno, fresh basil, and tahini. You will want to use it on so many things! 1/2 cup tahini1/2 large jalapeno (seeds removed for less spice, roughly chopped)1 tbsp apple cider vinegar1 cup basil ...
Maple-Balsamic Skillet Pork Chops with Cabbage and Potatoes
So we got some beautiful fruits and vegetables from Imperfect Produce which is what inspired this skillet pork chop dinner. I used boneless pork chops here to make the cook time for the meat more consistent, and paired it what we all already knows go so well with pork--cabbage, potatoes, Dijon, and ...
Special Soy Glazed Tofu and Brussels Sprouts
Meal planning and meal prep is all the rage lately! We don't necessarily meal plan at my house...it's usually a fly-by-night kind of situation and then most of the food gets eaten for dinner and lunch the next day. But, I do love roasting vegetables and using them in different ways during the week. ...
Hawaiian Chicken Meatballs
Finally getting this recipe out there! These chicken meatballs were such a hit with my family--husband, toddler, niece, nephew, sister-in-law. See what I mean? The meatballs themselves are so tasty, and you can hide a boatload of vegetables in them! A sweet, tangy sauce is always a win for little ...
Instant Pot Tamale Chicken Chili
I was totally supposed to make more Hawaiian chicken meatballs, but wasn't feelin' it. Sushil wanted chili, but I wasn't really feelin' that either. I know, I'm being picky. I always love me some Mexican so I suggested a white chicken chili with corn, and both of us were finally on the same page! ...
BLT Sweet Potato Noodles
By now you can see that I make my recipes based on what we have leftover from previous meals combined with pantry items, and of course, what looks good at the store. I love sweet potatoes, and have been looking forward to spiralizing them to make a low-carb pasta dish. With half of a package of ...
Pan Roasted Italian Chicken and Vegetables with Giardiniera
Sheet pan dinners are great when you're meal planning, or when when you have a busy week. You can keep them super healthy too! My second sheet pan dinner for this week is an Italian chicken and vegetables that is seasoned with lots of garlic and fresh herbs. I added a few spoonfuls of giardiniera ...
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Peaches with Arugula Pistou
I used to be a huge pork chop fan, and will be posting recipes for pork chops in the future. But after I started getting pork tenderloins I was kind of over pork chops. I'm not sure why I was so intimidated by the tenderloin....I guess I thought I would mess it up since it's a leaner cut of meat and ...
Sweet and Spicy Tofu Bowl with “Green Curry” Dressing
Do you get annoyed when you've been planning dinners, buying groceries, cooking, but then end up with scraps in your fridge? You know, a few basil leaves that are browning on the edges, a knob of ginger, a couple of scallions, or wilting cilantro. This is exactly what happened to me last ...