crisp lettuce is combined with crunchy veggies and creamy cheese then topped of with homemade croutons – top with your favorite protein and you’ve got a perfect mid-day meal. I’ve been so addicted to this salad lately. It all started because a favorite restaurant of ours has a version of it on the menu and…
farro with spinach basil pesto, toasted walnuts and summer vegetables
nutty farro is combined with spinach basil pesto, summer vegetables and crunchy toasted walnuts for a flavorful dish that comes together in 30 minutes! This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions contained within are my own. As always, thank you for allowing me to partner with companies to create yummy, wholesome recipes!…
pesto sweet potato noodles with tri-colored tomatoes & white beans
spiralized sweet potato noodles are covered with rich pesto and combined with juicy tri-colored tomatoes and white beans for an easy and delicious meatless meal I’m a firm believer that pesto goes with just about anything and this sweet potato noodle dish just proves it! This is literally the most perfect, refreshing summer dish. It’s…
top 5 posts from last summer
You guys, HOW is it already August?! I honestly don’t even know where this summer went. Ever since having Owen time is on some sort of a warp speed and showing no signs of slowing down. Because of that, I find my new nightly routine tends to be reminiscing. After we get Owen down, Chad…
mexican sweet potato & cauliflower rice with spicy tofu
I was so in love with this dish that I made the other week, that I knew I HAD to make another version of it it once I found this riced sweet potato & cauliflower in the grocery store. Sweet potato lends itself perfect to mexican flavors so I knew it would only make this…
easy mediterranean chopped salad
this delicious chopped salad can easily be rolled up into a wrap for a delicious mid-day meal. When I was working in NYC I got completely addicted to chopped salads (mainly because every salad place around my work chopped their salads) and I’m telling you, once you’ve had one, there’s no going back. There’s just…
easy cheesy whole wheat veggie “risotto”
Another successful meal in the books for Owen! This was SO easy to pull together and Owen absolutely loved it (and truth be told, so did I! next time I’m making enough for all of us!) What I love about this is he’s getting whole grains (I used whole wheat orzo), protein (from the cheese),…
summer veggie mexican quinoa bowl
loaded with protein and fiber, this quick quinoa bowl puts a mexican spin on beans & veggies for a dish you’ll want to make over and over again. I’ve come to realize that there’s very little more satisfying to me than a hearty grain bowl packed with veggies. Not only do I find it super…
mexican cauliflower rice with spiced tofu
cauliflower rice and marinated tofu are loaded with mexican spices for an easy meal bursting with flavor! My sister has been visiting me all week and she’s vegan so we’ve been having a blast creating vegan-friendly dishes that we can both enjoy! I often get the request for more vegan/vegetarian-friendly recipes from you guys so…
11 easy salads for summertime lunch
I don’t know about you guys but for me, summertime (or really, just warm weather) has me craving salads most days of the week. That said, there are only so many days that I can do the same old mixed greens salad, so I like to keep it interesting and mix up the salads that…
spiralized cucumber mediterranean salad
You guys. I think I might have just come up with something here! Either that or this is just a thing and I’ve been living under a rock…which is completely and totally possible as well Anyway, the other week I was pulling out stuff to make a salad for lunch and realized that I was…
feta bacon & strawberry farro spinach salad
The other weekend we took a trip down to Greensboro and while there we ate lunch at one of my favorite places there, the Green Bean. I ordered a strawberry spinach bacon salad that was so incredibly delicious I knew I had to come home and make a version of it myself immediately! The sweet…
quinoa salad stuffed sweet potatoes
I feel like sweet potatoes are often overlooked as a good vehicle for stuffing. You always hear about stuffed peppers and zucchini boats, but you don’t get a lot of stuffed sweet potatoes (or maybe I’m just living under a rock, another completely reasonable explanation). Anyway, I decided that I wanted to give sweet potatoes…
how i make my mason jar salads
If you’ve followed along with my lunchbox series, you’ll know that I love a good packed lunch! This is just another great option to add to the rotation! That said, you definitely have to be aware of how to pack it because if you’re not careful, you could end up with soggy greens on your hands!…
greek walnut sliders
these easy greek walnut slides are a no-fail, no-crumble veggie burger that are a great switch up from your usual meat-based burger! With Memorial Day right around the corner, I’m already planning my menu! Growing up, we would had a huge neighborhood party every Memorial Day full of fun, sun and of course, grilling. It…
spiced sweet potato and black bean tacos
Cino de mayo is almost here!! It’s BY FAR one of my favorite times of year (though let’s be honest, I pretty much celebrate all year long anyway). I mean, who doesn’t like a day that celebrates things like tacos, margaritas and guacamole!? I guess someone that doesn’t like those things…haha. BUT. If you’re like…
chickpea mediterranean gyros
these easy chickpea mediterranean gyros are a great meatless way to enjoy this greek classic. simple, fresh and requiring no cooking, they’re perfect for summer! If you haven’t caught on by now, I’m a big fan of Mediterranean food. Being from a big Greek family, I love the flavors of the Mediterranean and will incorporate…
power plate’s sweet potato bowls with cilantro lime rice and black beans
I had the absolute pleasure of getting my hands on a copy of the lovely Gena Hamshaw’s new book, Power Plates: 100 Nutritionally Balanced, One-Dish Vegan Meals and I fell in love at the very first crack of the spine. You know those books where you’ll find a few recipes that seem good but the rest…
spicy tofu noodle stirfry
Please tell me I’m not the only one that needs a few 15 minute dinner ideas on hand? There are just some nights where all I have the energy for is a 15 minute, few ingredient dinner. This one has been one of my go-tos lately. It’s so easy to pull together but honestly feels…
chickpea & feta rainbow salad
Remember my rainbow toasts? Making those got me thinking how fun it would be to do a rainbow salad! This thing is loaded with nutrients thanks to the number of different veggies that are packed in there. It also gets some good plant-based protein from the chickpeas and a dash of flavor from the feta. It…
easy whole grain rainbow toast
Okay, so I know it’s all about #tacotuesday but can we also take a moment for #toasttuesday? If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m a huge fan of toast. There’s just so much that you can top it with! The options are seriously endless. It also makes for such an easy…
spicy chicken & veggie stir-fry
I’ve been craving a chicken stir-fry dish for a while now. Is that a weird craving to have? I’m not sure. Every one in a while though I just want a nice, veggie-packed bowl with some crispy chicken and hearty brown rice. And so this past weekend I finally got around to making it! And let…
easy mediterranean buddha bowls
these quick and easy mediterranean buddha bowls are loaded with protein and fiber making them a mid-day meal that will fill you up and keep you satisfied all afternoon long. I’ve got a perfect easy meal for you. These buddha bowls (literally given their name because they’re just brimming with goodness!) not only come together…
roasted veggie and quinoa wrap with cilantro lime cashew sauce
This wrap you guys. I am LIVING for it lately. I had some leftovers from this Roasted Veggie and Quinoa with Cilantro Lime Cashew Sauce dish that I made and wanted to do something a little different so I threw it all in a wrap and MAN was it good. It’s so funny how one…