Yum Simple, healthy recipes are always my jam, but especially as the weather gets warmer! Spring and summer foods for me are all about simple ingredients without a lot of fuss. I want to spend less time cooking and more time outdoors! This quick and easy recipe for Black Bean Salad with corn and avocado […]
Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
This Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan is a quick and easy side dish! Using fresh, simple ingredients such as lemon, basil, and parmesan make for a delicious flavor combination. Making healthy, flavorful dishes does not have to be time consuming or complicated. Roasting brings out so much flavor and is one of my favorite ways to […]
Summer Side Dishes
Yum Summer cooking for me is all about fresh, seasonal ingredients and, most importantly, no fuss. I want to spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the weather and being outdoors. These Summer Side Dishes are not only healthy and delicious, but also super easy and quick to make. Definitely a requirement for summer […]
No Mayo Potato Salad
Yum With the weather in New York City (finally) turning warmer, I see a lot of barbecues and outdoor picnics in the near future. Simple, easy dishes with fresh ingredients are my go to’s especially in the warmer months. Keeping it healthy whenever I can, this lightened up No Mayo Potato Salad is quick to […]
Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Yum I love Brussel Sprouts. Ok, I admit I didn’t always love them. I think I was well into my 30’s before I would even try them. Over the last few years, I have experimented with different ways to cook them and I have to say, they are now one of my favorite vegetables. AND […]
Summer Recipe Roundup
The warm weather is finally here and for me that means eating outdoors as much as possible! Living in an apartment building in Brooklyn, NY we don’t have a backyard, but we do have an amazing rooftop with grills and tables to eat outside. If you have been following me for a while, you know […]
Lentil Fava Bean Salad
Yum The warmer weather is finally arriving and with the warm weather comes outdoor barbecues and dining. For me, outdoor dining means barbecue and lots of fresh, seasonal salads and sides that dont. require a lot of prep or cooking. This Lentil Fava Bean Salad can be made ahead (the longer it sits the more […]
Polenta with Swiss Chard and White Beans
Yum My husband declared this “The most insanely delicious Polenta Ever!” Yes, that’s what he called it! I cook a lot and my family always is complimentary (ok, maybe not ALWAYS…there have been a few mishaps) about whatever I cook. So, when I get a reaction like I did the other night to this polenta, […]
Cauliflower Ceviche
Yum We were fortunate enough to vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico and one of the things we loved most was the food! We were part of a big group on an incentive trip we earned through our business and the overwhelming favorite restaurant was La Cerveceria, which made delicious fresh tacos and ceviche. On our […]
Watermelon Feta Salad
It’s almost…almost….time for outdoor eating! By far my favorite time of the year is when we can head up to our roof (that’s the equivalent of a backyard for those of us in the city), grill, and eat outside with friends. It’s like an impromptu party all the time. But, I like to keep it […]
