Corn, herbs, and dainty little pasta, tossed in a light and simple lemon vinaigrette. With spring happening, this very easy, VERY delicious, lovely Lemony Orzo and Roasted Corn Salad is just what we need. Happy spring! Yesss, it is here. …and know what else is here? MY birthday. My 45th birthday actually. Holy hell, I…
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Arugula, Spinach, and Walnut Pesto
This cozy but healthy vegetarian pasta dinner is loaded with fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Light and lemony, Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Arugula, Spinach, and Walnut Pesto is family-friendly and weeknight easy too! A month from today will hopefully be my first ever half marathon, so my nutrition for the next few weeks will focus…
Simple Roast Asparagus with Lemon
Simple asparagus dressed up with cheese and lemon. Use the best ingredients available to you for this elegant Simple Roast Asparagus with Lemon side. I make this very regularly – probably a couple times a month. It’s easy, healthy, and delicious, and it pairs perfectly with most anything. ~✿♥✿~
Chicken and Bowtie Pasta with Lemon and Herbs {Healthy Week Lunch Series}
Chicken and Bowtie Pasta with Lemon and Herbs Carb loading. This is such an abused practice and used so often the night before running a 5K as an excuse to load up on a huge plate full of pasta. What most people don’t realize is that it takes a couple days to replenish your glycogen tank…
Spinach & Artichoke Pizza
Spinach & Artichoke Pizza I love love love quick and easy weeknight meals like this that just hit the spot! Spinach & Artichoke Pizza 1 prebaked pizza crust (I get mine at a local gourmet shop. They are The Pizza Gourmet, Wood Grilled Pizza crusts, but any crust you like will do. I used whole wheat…
Spinach and Arugula Tartlets
Spinach and Arugula Tartlets are pretty little, perfect party bites! Purchase the fillo (or phyllo) shells in your grocer’s freezer section, fill them with this easy filling, and give them a quick bake. Reminiscent of spanikopita, but brightened with peppery arugula, these scrumptious appetizers will please your crowd. I love spanikopita with a passion, but…
Artichoke Dip
For years, I was on a mission to make a good artichoke dip. And this was back in my early 20s, in graduate school, when I was just starting to cook. Every time I went to someone’s house, I would bring a new version (I have always had zero problem using friends, family, and co-workers…
Mediterranean Marinade
I love this marinade so much! It would work well with any meat, and I use it also with steak for Gyros. If you don’t have fresh herbs, no worries! Just use 1 t each dried thyme and oregano. That’s why I love this marinade – it’s very versatile. Mediterranean Marinade 1/3 c olive oil…
Green Tea Ice Cream with Biscoff Cookies
Well, here we are almost through summer. I say that because the kids start back to school here in just 2 weeks! And with it being well into summer, I wanted to make something today fitting for a lazy Sunday pool day. Ice cream! I also wanted to try something a bit exotic for me –…
Spicy Smoky Jalapeno Hummus with Grilled Pita
When I try a dish made by anyone else and love it, I will get that recipe – or at least the gist of it. I am not shy about asking either. I once talked the chef at Morton’s Steakhouse into telling me how he prepared the bacon-wrapped scallops in brandy cream (that took some…
Blackberry Basil Galette with Lemon Cream
Flaky crust, creamy sweet cream layer, beautiful juicy berries, and topped off with a luscious lemon whipped cream. This Blackberry Basil Galette with Lemon Cream is the perfect ending for a datenight, anniversary, or Valentine’s romantic meal. I can’t explain it but I’ve been thinking about making a galette for months. There’s something just so seriously…
Grilled Whole Snapper with Light Lemon-Herb Cream Sauce
I’m sure folks will think I’m nuts for cooking something like this on a Friday evening after work, but that’s the whole point – this was easy! I called my fishmonger in advance, so the fish was all prepped and pretty for me to pick up on the way home. Then, all I had to…
Lemony Couscous with Arugula
I love this easy easy side dish – so little effort and delicious! Lemony Couscous with Arugula 1 c whole wheat couscous 1 1/4 c Chicken Stock 1/2 c arugula, chopped 1 t olive oil zest of 1 lemon 1 t fresh lemon juice kosher salt, to taste (~1 t) fresh cracked pepper, to taste…
Lemon Pasta with Arugula
This is one of my favorite summertime dishes! Despite the pasta and cream, with the herbs, veggies, and lemon, this tastes surprising light. This dish is very seriously delicious! I adapted this from a recipe by Ina Garten. Lemon Pasta with Arugula ~1/2 T olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 c heavy cream…