After I finished college, I lived in southern Mexico for a year.  While there, I fell in love with Mexican food.  One dish that I couldn’t get enough of was chilaquiles.  It’s usually served for breakfast or brunch but I made this for dinner.  It was a big hit!  Give my updated and healthier version […]

Here is an easy recipe for Super Bowl Sunday!  The beauty of it is that you can fill it with whatever you want!  Make sure you read all the way to the bottom for the bonus recipe!!! What you’ll need: 5 small to medium russet potatoes olive oil for drizzling sea salt and fresh ground […]

This recipe is a variation of one I recently saw in the NYTimes.  Cherry tomatoes are pretty good all year long so this isn’t just a recipe for tomato season.  Enjoy it year round!  The other thing to note in this recipe is the use of chick pea pasta…what a great invention!  Tastes great and […]

I realized the other day that most of my ‘creations’ start with me looking in the fridge to see what I have on hand.  The meal is usually born out of some ingredient that I need to use before it goes bad.  This recipe is a perfect example.  I had a ton of pita bread […]

Here is a fun vegetarian noodle salad that has great textures and flavors.  You can eat on it for several days so I always make a lot.  It’s got plenty of protein too so it’s very filling.  Winner! What you’ll need: 8 oz. of dried soba noodles (you’ll find these in the Asian food section) […]

I probably make this once a week.  Definitely a favorite!  Also I want to say, I’m doing this blog to push myself and to help others, not for money.  Endorsing a product is only to let you know what I like to use.  That said, the next time you’re in Costco, get a bag of […]

My dear friend from college, Kim, introduced me to this delicious recipe.  I make it all the time!  Thank you, Kim!! What you’ll need: fresh eggs good quality olive oil salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning optional – serve with avocado and tomatoes What you’ll do: Place the eggs in a saucepan and add water so […]

This is a recipe that can be made vegan or full fat with meat.  I’m going to write up the vegan version for you because it’s delicious, healthy, and will save you a few calories….all in keeping with the spirit of this blog.  By the way, this is a little more labor intensive than other […]

These burgers are easy to put together and make enough for 8 people.  I make the whole recipe and then freeze what I don’t use.  Love a go to meal in the freezer!   What you’ll need: 2 15 oz. cans of black beans (or sometimes I use a can of white beans and a […]

  If you’re looking for a healthy, fun substitute for rice or couscous, this is it!  You can use it in a stir-fry or for any dish that calls for rice. What you’ll need: A head of cauliflower A box grater or food processor Olive Oil What you’ll do: Wash the head of cauliflower and […]