Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

While I enjoy spending a long time in the kitchen preparing fancy meals, I definitely appreciate those dishes that are quick “go-to” staples, the ones I can just throw in the oven after a long day. This recipe is perfect for that. Just chop, bake, and season. So simple, yet so good!  Sweet potatoes go with […]

Perfect Pumpkin Chili

Perfect Pumpkin Chili

Well despite a beautiful fall, old-man winter is knocking at my door, about to snatch away the last bit of warm weather before the on-set of the official “holiday season” and blustery temps. But you know what that means…only a few days left to enjoy all things Pumpkin before the switch to all things Peppermint […]

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Kale Salad

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Kale Salad

Nothing speaks summer like a fresh dish full of seasonal ingredients! This salad is so fun and combines some of my favorite things like roasted Brussels sprouts, Sweet Potatoes, and Beets with the crispness of fresh veggies. Eating should not only taste great, but you should feel great about the ingredients and nutrients going into […]

Ridiculously Good Red Beet Hummus

Ridiculously Good Red Beet Hummus

Hummus seems to be all the rage right now, making an appearance at social gatherings and refrigerators across the U.S. Do you know how simple it is to make your own hummus? Not to mention less expensive and free of additives or preservatives. This recipe utilizes fresh beets, which are in season right now and are a great […]

Zucchini “Pasta” Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lemon Dressing

Zucchini “Pasta” Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lemon Dressing

Tis the season for summer cookouts and pot lucks.  As the warmer weather approaches, my number of outside cookout obligations increases exponentially. Of course that means being able to produce multiple tasty “summery” dishes for each occasion.  But let’s be honest, you can only eat so many potato salads, raw veggies, and fruit…aka, staple cookout foods. Often […]

Holy Moley the Best Guacamole!

Holy Moley the Best Guacamole!

Guacamole is basically a staple at any gathering I host. There is nothing like a freshly made guacamole. Forget the store bought stuff…they have tried and unfortunately failed to capture the real zing and flavor of guac. I’m often utterly disappointed at the guacamole’s I come across. Flavor from real, fresh ingredients is addicting, which […]