As you can probably tell by my Sunday meal preps on Instagram lately, I’m pretty obsessed with my Instant Pot. It’s challenged me to try new recipes that I’ve had on my mind for a while, but was hesitant to make because they took so long! Now I can cook all the recipe I’ve wanted…
Dinners
Lemon Pepper Salmon and Roasted Potatoes (Whole30)
If there’s one thing I would could eat over and over for dinner, it may be salmon. It’s light, filling and cooks in 10 minutes! This lemon pepper version is such a staple and goes with any of your favorite veggies. If you’re going to make any side for the salmon, please let me suggest…
Easiest Chicken Curry
Once I developed this curry recipe, I truly could not stop making it. The peppers and onions add the most flavorful base to the chicken and the coconut cream sauce is heavenly. During Whole30 when you’re looking for some filling comfort food, but need a new unique flavor – curry it is. I used to…
Spice-Rubbed Salmon
If you love the smell of coffee brewing in the morning, you’re going to love this recipe. Change things up a bit and add a sprinkle of ground coffee into a spice rub for salmon, chicken and steak. For real! If you think I sound crazy, just hear me out for a second. The richness of the coffee pairs…
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Last week I had the best Chicken Tortilla Soup of my life. I spontaneously ordered soup and a side of guac and chips from the Upper East Side-spot called La Esquina and have been craving the soup ever since. The chicken was super tender and shredded thinly, the broth was full of flavor from tomatoes,…
The Ultimate Side Dish: Roasted Carrots with Herb Sauce
If I had to name my signature dish, this would be it. Roasted veggies are my favorite way to eat veggies, but there is something special about roasted carrots specifically that I adore. They get so sweet, so tender and so crisp on the outside. The orange and yellow carrots, especially, get vibrant and deep…
Orange Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is something I admittedly don’t cook enough, and should because it’s one of the easiest meats. Whip up a marinade in the morning, let it flavor the pork in the fridge all day, come home and once you cook it, the tenderloin will be full of flavor. This tangy and sweet combination of…
How to Make Chicken Stock From Scratch
One of my favorite things about cold weather is warming up with a big, flavorful and comforting bowl of soup. While veggies and noodles and herbs make up a great soup, one thing that makes a huge impact on the flavor is the broth. If you followed me on Instagram over the last few months,…
Roasted Chickpea Tacos
Throughout the last year I went through a big hummus phase where I made a different flavor of homemade humus almost every week. I’ve made hummus flavors like roasted red pepper, jalapeño cilantro, roasted beet, sriracha, artichoke heart, and more. When I started to think about the other ways I could use chickpeas besides in hummus, roasting…
Easy Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
For the last two years you have probably gotten to know my roommate, Danielle, who I called Director Danielle because of her help with filming all my videos. Danielle and I met when we became leadership consultants for our sorority, Sigma Kappa. She came to live and work with me in Houston, Texas for several weeks…
Baked Rigatoni with Veggies
One of the biggest things I hear from friends is the question, “What should I make for dinner tonight?” After I had the flu a few weeks ago, I was craving a big bowl of comforting pasta that was quick and easy to make. Whenever I’m looking for an easy and cheap dinner, I always…
Easy Shrimp Curry
During the weeknights when I’m not recipe testing, I wonder if the dishes I pull together from the pantry are really going to be showstoppers. Sometimes the combo of noodles or grains, protein, veggies, and a sauce comes together like an average dinner. Other times, the dish comes together and I’m like, “Wow! This has to go on the…
Smoky Panko-Crusted Tilapia with Avocado Pomegranate Relish
Even though we are still in the middle of winter, I have been craving bright, beautiful food to change up all the soups and stews. This smoky, crunchy and light tilapia came together about a year ago during the summer. I topped the fish with this incredibly fresh, colorful and simple avocado and mango relish with pops…
Shredded Tomatillo Pork Bowl
Last year I discovered my love for tomatillos and all salsa verdes. I’m working my way through the Trader Joe’s salsa variations, have made my own tomatillo salsa and now even got to try a family member’s tomatillo sauce! My step-mom Susan’s brother, Chuck, and his wife Kaari started the company Hollister Tamales to bring Mexican…
How to Make Soup without a Recipe
One of my favorite parts of Sundays is trying a new soup recipe. A big pot of warm, filling soup has become a staple during the cold Indiana winter. It’s such an easy meal to divide up and transport to work, plus it can be easily frozen for the future. After making soup over and over…
Shrimp and Vegetables with Honey Dill Dressing
Ever since I got home from the holiday vacation, I have been in a frenzy in the kitchen creating new recipes. I’m not sure if my body was just craving nutrients and fresh produce or if I went too long without cooking and getting creative with ingredients. My original plan for January of 2017 was to…
Brussels Sprouts and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Roasted vegetables are like comfort food for me. Once fall arrives, I get into the habit of roasting seasonal vegetables for a simple, inexpensive and cozy hearty side dish. They nourish your stomach and, I’d like to think, also nourish your soul. There is a lot going on in the world right now and I presume there will…
Coco Almond Butter Chili
Today we are shaking up the traditional chili recipe by adding two secret ingredients – coco powder and almond butter. Now before you think I am absolutely nuts, let me explain. I think one of the best things about chili is that everyone has their favorite version. Yes, it’s a classic fall recipe, but it’s been done…
Pineapple Teriyaki Bowl with Crispy Tofu
I know, I know…you think I’m crazy for trying to get you to make tofu. Here’s the deal: tofu is inexpensive (less than $2.00), easy to make and full of protein. I’m just trying to be an advocate for your cheap dinners, healthier eating and adventures trying something new in the kitchen! When I used to think of…
Green Veggie Bowl with Basil Jalapeño Dressing
The vivid green color of the basil jalapeño vinaigrette and the vegetables make this dish as delicious as it is beautiful. The first time I added this basil jalapeño vinaigrette to rice noodles, I thought it was amazing how it turned the noodles the chartreuse green color. The vinaigrette is also so easy to make in a blender…
How to Make Grilled Pizza
I’m back on Food Network Snapchat Discover again, this time showing you how incredibly easy it is to make grilled pizza! When it’s too hot to turn on the oven inside, cook pizza dough directly on the grill to get beautiful char marks, crispy dough and gooey, bubbly cheese. There’s no need for perfection here…
19 Ways to Use Tomatoes
Tomatoes are overflowing at the farmers markets, grocery stores and maybe even from your own garden right now as they peak with ripeness. Before you contemplate tossing them or passing them off to a neighbor, I have a few ideas of ways you can use them. When tomatoes are in their prime, you don’t even…
Grilling on the Big Green Egg
Summer dinners usually means grilling outside, preferably with a stunning view and great company. That’s the norm for us at the lake at least. We use the Big Green Egg to grill dinner while admiring the picturesque sunset as it surprises us with the colors of the rainbow it’s going to chose for it’s palate that night. At…
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pizza and Pinot Noir 101
In the final segment of my summer wine and food pairing, we’re going to end with my favorite: Pinot Noir. I had the misconception that red wine couldn’t be as refreshing in the summer, but I was wrong. I could drink Pinot Noir all the time, but especially with this easy pesto and sun dried…
