this easy veggie-packed fried rice comes together quickly and uses ingredients you most likely already have on hand! I had a serious craving for chinese food the other day and decided to remedy it in my own kitchen rather than spending the money on takeout. Besides the taste, that might be the best thing about…
autumn harvest grain salad
I love this time of year because it’s full of all my absolute favorite produce. Apples, pears, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts…the list goes on. Ever since i made this simple summer strawberry salad I’ve been loving grain salads. They come together so quickly, especially if you spend a little time prepping ingredients on Sunday. I…
comforting masala chicken, potatoes & peas
A while back, the kind people over at Spicemode offered to send me some of their incredible products to work with and I’m happy to say I was finally able to get busy with them in the kitchen! Immediately upon cracking open the lid on the masala cooking sauce, I knew it would be the first one…
8 comforting meals for fall
When Fall comes around, I get so excited to bust out my crockpots and dutch ovens! Soups, stews and chilis just scream comfort and warmth to me. They’re also pretty handy when it comes to dealing with busy school nights and back-to-school schedules. They come together easily (especially if you use the crockpot!), they serve…
smashed mexican sweet potatoes
I absolutely love sweet potatoes. I can eat them roasted, steamed, baked and most recently, I’ve been enjoying them as a base that I fill with all my favorites. It’s also an AWESOME way to clean out your fridge – I’ve piled these high with all kinds of mixtures made of whatever leftover veggies, proteins and…
whole wheat pasta with 5-ingredient spinach walnut pesto, roasted asparagus and walnuts
This dish is so impossibly simple but packs so much nutrition and flavor it’s unbelievable. But I’m here to tell you, it’s true! Eating well can not only be delicious but it can be easy too. And let’s face it, we all have plenty on our plates (no pun intended…or maybe a little pun intended), the…
easy avocado egg & feta toasts
I know, I know. You’re thinking, “Avocado toast? Haven’t we been there, done that?” But I think this is one of those dishes that everyone puts their own personal spin on, making each one unique. I’m personally a huge fan of adding feta and red pepper flakes. The feta gets nice and creamy when it hits the…
the current: number one
Another new series for your guys! I’m excited about this one and already have so many ideas for it. I often find myself wanting to pass links to articles, tidbits of information or ideas to you all so I’ve started ‘the current’ – bringing you a list covering everything from food and nutrition to travel, life…
one-pot chipotle chicken, black bean and rice
Dishwashers everywhere, rejoice! I’ve got another one-pot meal for you guys. As we move into September and things get busier around the house, we’re absolutely loving these easy one-pot meals. Not only do they offer up a ton of nutrition (and flavor!) in one dish, but they only dirty one pot – if that’s not a…
simple summer strawberry salad
With the end of summer drawing near, I’ve been scrambling like mad to use up the in-season produce while I can – finding myself with an extra-large pint of strawberries in the fridge, I promptly put them to good use. I’m a huge fan of grain salads because they allows you to hit every food group in…
one-pot summertime pasta
This delicious pasta comes together in just one pot and is loaded with easy summer flavor for a dish the whole family will love! I love a good one-pot meal. One-pot meal means it comes together quickly and (best of all) that you’re only dirtying one pan. Fewer dirty dishes makes a happy household over…
my favorite whole wheat grilled cheese
Grilled cheese is one of my absolute favorite lunches. It’s super simple, there are SO many different varieties you can make and depending on how you pull it together, you can get at least 3 food groups into one little sandwich. Anytime I can pack a whole lot of nutrition into one dish, I’m a happy…
super simple zucchini noodles with pesto asparagus, cherry tomatoes and grilled chicken
For those of you that follow me on Instagram, I’m sure you’ve picked up my newly re-discovered obsession with zucchini noodles. I know these have been a thing for YEARS now, but I’ve just REALLY started to get into them (in part because it took me a while to figure out just how easy it…
instagram recipe roundup
I’ve owed quite a few of you recipes from Instagram so without further ado, here you go! OAT FLOUR PANCAKES Ingredients: 1 and 1/4 cups oat flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 beaten egg 1 cup milk (soy, almond or cow’s all work!) 2 tablespoons canola oil Directions: Combine…
QUINOA GRAIN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA
This salad is awesome for so many reasons. It’s delicious It’s hearty enough to be a side dish It’s light enough to be served alongside something else (think fish or chicken) It fills you up without weighing you down I could go on, but I get the impression you get the idea!
WHOLE GRAIN CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PESTO, PAN-SEARED TOMATOES & ASPARAGUS
This is one of my favorite easy meals. I know I say this all the time, but I feel like pasta always gets a bad reputation and I don’t understand why. It’s a wonderful vehicle for vegetables, protein and dairy! It makes for the best one-pot meals. And with my crazy schedule lately, one-pot meals are my…
VEGGIE-LOADED DOUBLE BLACK BEAN QUINOA CHILI
The quinoa chili obsession continues! Remember my Hearty Turkey, Sweet Potato and Quinoa Chili? Well, I wanted to make a vegetarian-friendly chili that was similar so I made some slight tweaks to that recipe and it was another hit! I made this one in the crockpot which made it even easier. Have I mentioned lately…
hearty black bean, sweet potato, quinoa and turkey chili
this chili has become a go-to in our house. it’s easy to pull together, is full of flavor and fills you up as much as it comforts you! All of the sudden the cold weather just hit! We had been sailing along with a pretty warm winter up until a couple weeks ago and then…
EASY, HEALTHIER BAKED PENNE
I’m a big fan of taking favorite dishes and adding nutrition to them. I feel good not only serving it to other but eating it myself when I know I’ve done something to give it some more nutritive value. We love pasta dishes in this household so whenever I make them, I do my best to…
15 FAVORITES IN 2015
It’s hard to believe 2015 is already coming to an end! While I’m sad to see it go, I’m so excited for all that 2016 holds! To close out the year, I wanted to do a wrap up of my favorite recipes from 2015! 1. Whole Grain Apple Cinnamon Waffles 2. Espresso Chocolate Chip Energy…
spicy slow cooker 3-bean sweet potato chili
Another crockpot meal success! I promised on Instagram that I would share this meal and I didn’t have time to shoot it this week (thanks finals!), but I didn’t want you guys to miss out! I will warn you that it is SPICY! You can adjust the recipe as needed, or omit the fire-roasted for…
crockpot tuscan white bean, kale & sausage soup
this super simple soup comes together quickly then marinates all day while you work in the crockpot for a warm & comforting dish when you get home! Another crockpot success! I’m really growing to love this thing that does all the work for me. I chop some veggies, add some broth and spices and have…
VEGGIE PACKED TWO BEAN MINESTRONE SOUP
So last week I told you about my favorite go-to products to use when I’m swamped with work (aka – trader joe’s is a grad student’s best friend) and this week the story is all about how the crock pot is a grad student’s other best friend. There’s seriously nothing better than just being able…
nutrition: what i’m loving lately
A lot of people often ask me what my go-to brands and products are. I hope this grocery store tour post here helped you to see some of the brands that I buy on a regular basis! My Instagram page is another place where I share products that I like or use regularly. As the last of…