Ingredient: extra-virgin olive oil

Spaghetti with Mushroom “Bolognese”

Spaghetti with Mushroom “Bolognese”

This is my idea of ‘Sunday Sauce’ ~ Spaghetti with Mushroom “Bolognese”. It’s hearty, healthy, and the perfect dish to make on a Sunday… or any night of the week! It’s a 30-minute dish start to finish, and is easy to make.

And you can have dinner on the table in even less time if you batch cook the sauce on a Sunday and just boil some pasta when the craving hits midweek.

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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe

If this grown-up version of mac n’ cheese is adulting then I can’t wait to grow up. Cacio e Pepe is here for you, cheesy pasta lovers.  So if you’ve given up dairy by choice or by necessity, don’t give up hope. Instead, give it up for the fact that this classic dish can be “veganized”.  Yes, I am using the word vegan as a verb.  Continue Reading

Citrus, Avocado & Radicchio Salad

Citrus, Avocado & Radicchio Salad

Some people say “keep it real.” I say “keep it real food” as in eat real food. I also say keep it seasonal by using ingredients that are in season wherever you are. What does this mean?

Real food means using whole unprocessed ingredients as close to their natural state as possible. And keeping it seasonal means just that ~ eating with the seasons. Continue Reading

Fall Harvest Salad

Fall Harvest Salad

I have the perfect salad for your Friendsgiving table, Thanksgiving celebration, or any other occasion this season.  Enter my Fall Harvest Salad with kale, beets, pomegranate and more!  This salad is the perfect side or starter, and even hearty enough to be a main dish. Continue Reading

Persian Shirazi Salad

Persian Shirazi Salad

It’s not too late to make the most of the last days official of summer with this recipe for Persian Shirazi Salad, or Salad e Shirazi as its also known.

Made with fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radish, herbs, toasted walnuts and lime vinaigrette. It’s great to serve as a salad or side dish in summer or all year long. Continue Reading

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