You read that right: life outside of the kitchen. I’m going to try out something new. Once a month I’ll post about my life outside of the kitchen, because, believe it or not, my life doesn’t necessarily revolve around creating recipes and taking pictures of them. Don’t be mistaken though, it pretty much does revolve…
Moroccan Carrot Salad is a complex balance of both spicy and sweet flavors, and is the perfect side dish or lunch option! Picture this: roasted lemons, cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, parsley, pine nuts, orange zest, and a little bit of sweet with golden raisins mixed with crunchy carrot slivers. Should I just stop here? I…
Easy Tomato and Spinach Tagliatelle is the perfect weeknight meal; it is incredibly easy and can be made in 20 minutes! Helllloooooo, yummy, buttery, light, flavorful and healthy-ish pasta. Oh, and hi friends. I’m so happy you’re here to enjoy this pasta with me. It. Is. So. Delish. And guess what else… it’s so easy; so…
Roasted Chickpea Greek Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing is an anything-but-boring salad! Crunchy and crisp roasted chickpeas tossed with a mix of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, shallot, feta cheese, and a mildly sweet and tangy lemon-herb dressing that’s bursting with Greek flavors! Meal prep it for lunches or enjoy it as a light dinner. There’s a not-so-secret…
Oh, Minneapolis. How I love thee between the months of May and August. But even when you happen to snow in April, your food scene makes up for the chill in my bones. As I’ve mentioned before, I was able to go home to Minnesota for a few weeks. One week I was on the…
Fresh Spring Rolls are bursting with fresh vegetables and herbs; serve with two different dipping sauces for a flavorful appetizer! Spring is finally here! Even in Minnesota! Well, it at least made a brief appearance while I was visiting. I was fortunate enough to head home for a few weeks and fill my soul with…
Spring Risotto is a luxurious combination of a creamy, buttery base, with your favorite fresh spring vegetable mix of asparagus, peas, yellow squash, zucchini, and al dente arborio rice. It’s hearty enough to stand alone as a meal, or pairs well with grilled proteins, fish, or extra veggies. There’s really no better way to…
Make this creamy Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip when you need a show-stopping appetizer! A decadent base of cream cheese and sour cream pairs irresistibly well with fresh basil pesto and the subtle sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. Serve this dip with a warm baguette for a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make, 30-minute appetizer dip! There are about a…
