Balsamic Butternut Squash & Lentils Happy Meatless Monday everyone! I have a great cooking segment from San Diego Living to share with you about giving up meat once a week and how that will impact your health and the environment! Pretty cool stuff if you ask me. One interesting fact that ... read more
Breakfast, Brunch and Bellinis
A couple months back I did Mother's Day Brunch segment on San Diego Living where I made some of my favorite breakfast recipes to celebrate mom which included a Green Chile and Quinoa Frittata, Sweet Potato Hash and a Strawberry Peach Bellini. So why am I sharing it with you now...in July? We had ... 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
RASPBERRY, GOAT CHEESE SALAD + BERRY OMEGA VINAIGRETTE
Raspberry, Goat Cheese Salad + Berry Omega Vinaigrette About a month ago I had a client hire me for a VIP Cooking Day where I came into her home, cleaned out her pantry and fridge, took her grocery shopping and then together we cooked a custom menu designed just for her needs. It was a blast. ... 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
HEALING ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
Healing Italian Wedding Soup I mentioned the other day on San Diego Living that on average people gain 7-8 pounds during the holidays. Can you believe that?! And can you imagine how hard it is to lose that 7-8 pounds once you resolve to eat better and exercise? Don't get me wrong I love to ... read more
Coconut Chia Oatmeal
Coconut Chia Oatmeal I love breakfast. It's one of my favorite meals and I NEVER miss it but I know that is not the case for everyone. My husband, for example, does not have the stomach for breakfast until 10am. By 10 am I'm already working on my second meal of the day! I've tried forcing ... read more