This summer squash carpaccio is my number one go-to appetizer during the summer. It is easy, pretty, delicious and is a unique way to utilize the abundant amount of squash that I am getting weekly from my CSA. Because, let's face it - squash can be a little... you know...boring and for some ... read more
Strawberry Quinoa Spring Rolls with Mango and Mint Sauce
EEEEEEEEE!!! I am so excited it's Spring!! I love that the days are getting longer and it's my absolute favorite season for fruits and veggies! Yesterday I was at the Leucadia Farmer's Market and I came home with such a high from all the amazing {and gorgeous} food available. I immediately set to ... read more
Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Frittata
Did you eat breakfast today? Was it as delicious as this Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Frittata? Was it packed with protein, good quality fat, greens and loads and loads of flavor? Let me introduce you to my favorite go-to breakfast right now. She is a beautiful frittata packed with some of my ... read more
Coconut and Curry Hummus
If there is one thing that you make yourself instead of buying - this is it. Hummus and not just any kind of hummus, Coconut Curry Hummus. It is spicy, tangy, creamy and oh so delicious! I purchased store bought hummus for a long, long time. Probably longer than anyone who calls themselves a ... read more
Mint, Pea and Garbanzo Bean Mash
I may have lied to you a bit but I promise I did not mean too.You see, I'm advertising a Mint, Pea, and Garbanzo Bean mash but for the last three times I have made this recipe I cannot find any green garbanzo beans so I used lima beans instead. I hope you can forgive me. I keep holding out hope ... read more
CHICKPEA CROUTONS
Chickpea Croutons Hi all! Just a quick note about some delicious little fellas that I've been making a lot of lately! I like to call them chickpea croutons because they are crunchy, salty and are great in salads and on soups! I debuted these in my Build a Better Salad cooking class last ... read more
Easy Homemade Popcorn
Easy Homemade Popcorn I absolutely, positively love popcorn. It is hands down one of my favorite snacks of all time! In fact – one of my guilty pleasures used to be going to the movie theater and only eating popcorn and coke for dinner. I’m not very proud of that but I have to admit that it was ... read more