Brought to us by the Genoese. Pesto is refreshing, light, gentle and to die for. The popularity of pesto may have hindered its flare, due to the need for fresh high-quality ingredients that are essential when making this amazing sauce. I can’t say that I have ever had an acceptable pesto sauce outside of making it from scratch. Due to the nature of the ingredients used for this sauce, it is practically impossible to recreate its flavor commercially. Consequently, this […]
This savory breakfast bowl is one of my all time favorite breakfast dishes. If you struggle with finding simple yet delicious savory breakfast options, this bowl is for you. The dish consists of a layer of spinach, roasted mushrooms and potatoes, boiled eggs, and a delicious herby vinaigrette. The boiled eggs and vinaigrette can be made well in advance, so make plenty of each for easy breakfast bowls throughout the week! How to Boil Eggs The first step in boiling […]
There is arguably no better winter meal than a big warm bowl of soup. Especially a ginger, cauliflower, and chickpea soup. This is a super simple recipe using only a number of ingredients for an absolutely delicious, warming, nutrient filled soup. There are only 11 ingredients, and the whole process only takes about 15 minutes of hands on time. The soup will last 3-4 days in the fridge and can be frozen in individual portions for 4-6 months for a […]
A super simple recipe for a delicious and nutritious Italian Sausage Quesadilla. These quesadillas are incredibly quick and simple to make, and are fantastic for meal prepping. The filling takes about 20 minutes to prepare and can be stored for 3-4 days. Once prepared, the tortilla making process becomes even quicker. This recipe makes 4 jumbo quesadillas, or 6-8 small or medium quesadillas. This recipe can be customized to fit different tastes and dietary needs. The filling can be made […]
A super simple recipe for Homemade Honey Nut Granola featuring some toasted coconut flakes. A good granola is amazing, it’s not only delicious but full of amazing things to start your day off right. Granola’s loaded with fiber, protein, healthy fats, and just all around goodness. This granola is warm, perfectly sweet, toasty, cinnamon-y, and best of all? You get to control your cluster sizes! This granola can keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about two weeks […]
Jambalaya is a deliciously flavorful one pot dish consisting of vegetables, rice, and various proteins. This recipe is a Creole Style Jambalaya recipe with tomatoes, smoked sausage, and shrimp. The dish comes together in about 35 minutes, including prep time. Jambalaya is amazing for busy weeknight meals, the recipe is the ultimate one pot, fridge clean out, meal prepping meal. The dish is great for reheating for up to 2-3 days making it a fantastic meal for bulk prepping. The […]
A zesty, refreshing, and light shrimp salad tossed in a delicious herby sauce and served on tostones (fried green plantains). This shrimp salad is absolutely delicious all on its own, but even better when served on tostones. The recipe is great for a light lunch, snack, or a fun appetizer. How to make the Shrimp Salad The shrimp salad only has 3 components, it’s incredibly simple, but delicious. Herby Sauce: The ingredients needed for the sauce are fresh cilantro, fresh […]
These Sumac Onions are found all over the Middle East. They are a delicious, crunchy, tangy condiment that compliment so many different types of dishes. A quick-pickled red onion using lemon juice and sumac, eliminating the sharpness of the onion. These onions are wonderful on sandwiches, rice dishes, salads, kabobs, the list goes on and on. We love them on our Smoked Salmon Sandwich! The onions take 20 minutes to prepare and keep in the fridge for a 3-5 days. […]