Creamy Greek yogurt topped with crispy roasted snap peas and garlicky chili oil! Serve this roasted snap pea side dish with roast chicken, beef or fish! If you’ve never roasted sugar snap peas before this is the recipe to try! They become crispy and slightly charred in the oven. Serve them on a bed of…
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Easy! Jalapeño Black Beans
Starting with canned beans makes this recipe so quick and easy! Jalapeño black beans are the perfect side dish for all of your favorite Mexican recipes! Back when I was a full-time private chef for a family of four we used to have a tradition of “Taco Monday”, ( I didn’t work on Tuesdays). The…
Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
The easiest, yummiest, no-fuss chicken noodle soup recipe you will ever find! Start with a store-bought rotisserie chicken, saute some onion, garlic, carrot, add in the stock, pasta, and fresh herbs and you’ve got yourself an incredible chicken noodle soup in under an hour! Sometimes all you need is a comforting, nourishing bowl of chicken…
Tomatillo Salsa
Fresh and zesty homemade roasted tomatillo salsa is easier to make than you may think! Once you learn this recipe you won’t go back to store-bought! If you’ve never made your own tomatillo salsa before you have to try this recipe! Tomatillos look like little green tomatoes wrapped in a light green husk. Remove the…
Puffed Millet Granola with Almonds, Honey and Coconut
Crispy, crunchy, gluten-free puffed millet granola with almonds, honey, and coconut! Sprinkle over creamy Greek yogurt, top with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey! Voila! Breakfast is served! This perfectly sweet, puffed millet granola is healthy, easy to make, and only requires five simple ingredients! Traditionally, granola is made with rolled oats but I…
Seared Scallops with Preserved Lemon Dressing
Perfectly seared scallops with citrusy preserved lemon dressing! Scallops are so easy to make at home! They cook in minutes and are buttery soft and perfect for doucing in a flavorful sauce like this presereved lemon dressing. Serve these scallops with Whipped Japanese Sweet Potatoes and a simple salad! Recipe Steps→ Step one: Thoroughly pat…
Miso-Honey Sheet Pan Salmon
Sweet and savory miso-honey marinated salmon filets baked on a sheet pan for the quickest, easiest, fanciest looking dinner! This is one of those recipes that looks really fancy when you serve it but in reality it’s so easy to make. Fool-proof really! The miso-honey marinade is sweet, savory and packed with umami flavor. Serve…
Easy Edamame Salad
Fresh and crunchy edamame, snap peas, cucumber and sesame seeds tossed in a rice vinegar and soy sauce dressing! The best part? Its super healthy and takes about ten minutes to make! What I love about this edamame salad is that while it’s great served alongside a main dish like grilled meat or fish, it…
Buffalo Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
Spicy, tangy buffalo chicken tossed with crisp romaine lettuce, kale, and creamy buttermilk blue cheese dressing! This salad is like game day in a bowl! Why I love this Salad→ A big pile of buffalo wings and blue cheese dressing has always been my go-to guilty pleasure meal! This salad is all of that buffalo-blue…
Farro Salad with Fennel, Feta and, Crushed Olives
A healthy, quick and easy farro salad with crunchy fennel, radicchio, olives, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This healthy, hearty farro salad is one of my weekly go-to’s. If you’re not familiar with farro you should be! It’s a super versatile nutrient-packed ancient grain that can be used to make salads, risottos, soups,…
