One of my favorite items at the market is the 1 pound bags of baby potatoes. They make cooking potatoes so effortless. Plus, when the potatoes are bite-size, the whole bite of potato is surrounded by roasty, crispy skin, which is the best part of a potato in my opinion. This is an easy side… Continue reading Best of Basic: Roasted Baby Potatoes
So far this summer I’ve had these portobello burgers on two occasions. With layers of flavorful roasted vegetables, melted cheddar cheese and a creamy, dreamy sauce, this is the simplest and easiest vegetarian meal to whip up and also happens to be insanely delish. You can also do all the vegetables on the grill, which… Continue reading Portobello “Burgers” with Peppers, Onions & Super Sauce
This Orzo Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers & Goat Cheese is simple, quick, flavorful & nourishing. I use 100% whole wheat orzo for added fiber, broccoli for added nutrients and jarred roasted red peppers for convenience. A quick sauté of onions and garlic, plus some tangy crumbled goat cheese, give this pasta TONS of flavor with little effort.
If you read my last post, you’d know that I’m on a mission to get everyone on board the nourish-bowl-train. Nourish bowls are essentially a combination of flavors, textures and nutrients focusing on nourishing, plant-based ingredients. My last post featured a quick and simple savory quinoa pilaf, one of my favorite starts to any nourish… Continue reading Quinoa Nourish Bowls with Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce & Seared Halloumi
Attention, Food Vibers! I’m starting a new project and I’m calling it, Project: Grain Bowl. My favorite type of meal is the new age version of a “big salad” (Seinfeld reference) – a fully loaded grain bowl. I eat at least one a day, and I regularly make them for clients, making me a grain bowl pro. Side note: grain bowls are also referred to as Buddha Bowls and Nourish Bowls.
Lentil & Vegetable Soup is a true classic. I have several lentil soup varieties in my recipe box, and this nutrition-packed italian version is a go-to for me because it’s quick & easy to make. Filled with lentils, vegetables, tomatoes, dried herbs and my secret weapon ingredient, it’s clean, simple and straight forward yet super… Continue reading Italian Lentil & Vegetable Soup
Growing up in St. Louis, Bread Co was a staple for as long as I can remember. If you’re not familiar with Bread Co, you maybe know it as either Saint Louis Bread Company, or more likely, Panera. Yes, Panera is a St. Louis original, and the same exact fast-casual restaurant goes by a different… Continue reading Vegetarian Broccoli Cheddar Soup
One of my favorite dishes to make for myself and for clients, this Sun Dried Tomato & White Bean Salad is perfect stashed in the fridge for healthful & nourishing lunches & dinners all week…it’s one of those “longer it sits, better it gets” situations. This bean salad is also incredibly easy to make, as well as naturally vegan and gluten-free (meaning that I didn’t necessarily intend for it to be, it just turned out that way).
My go-to quick, easy & super yummy marinara sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza or anything else Italian. Even better? This sauce fits into clean eating, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, paleo and Whole30 lifestyles…
Three soup posts in a row!? It’s that time of year I guess. Plus, I freaking love making soups and stews. So yes, three soup posts in a row. This soup recipe for Black Bean Tortilla Soup is one that I’ve cooked for clients a number of times. I love it so much, that I… Continue reading Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with Black Beans
Attention, friends! I think this is my favorite soup recipe ever. So simple, so healthful and so tasty. I make loads of soups and stews, and I obviously try to make each of them amazing. But this one, it’s just so so sooooo good. Hard to believe too, because the ingredient list is short and… Continue reading White Bean Stew with Rosemary
First recipe of the new year! Exciting stuff, right? More like weird stuff since I continue believing the 90’s were just a few years back. Nope, 18 years ago. 18 years. Call me basic, but seriously, I can’t even. Anyways, soups and stews are popular items when I cook for clients. As a personal chef,… Continue reading Zesty Black Bean Soup
