Simple Kale Salad

Simple Kale Salad

When I say simple kale salad, I mean it’s almost embarrassing just how simple it is. I make this for lunch a couple times a week, but it works great as a side dish too. There are just a handful of ingredients and I don’t 

Giardiniera

Giardiniera

Pronounced “jar-din-air-ah”, this recipe is the little condiment that could. Giardiniera is typically used as an antipasto, or on muffuletta and beef sandwiches. But this delicious, pickled condiment can be used in so many other ways. We like to chop it up and add it 

Watermelon Arugula Salad

Watermelon Arugula Salad

When it’s hot out, nothing sounds better than ice cold watermelon. For a delicious lunch or to pair with any summer main dish, try this watermelon arugula salad. It’s sweet, spicy, tangy and salty…all the best flavors in one refreshing salad. Serves 4 Ingredients: Zest 

Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad

It’s a new year and that means we’re all working out and eating salads this month, right? Yes, I’m working out and yes, I’m eating salads but, I’m also eating leftover Christmas candy every day…can’t let it go to waste! Salads often get pretty boring 

Greek Panzanella

Greek Panzanella

What’s better than a basic panzanella? Greek panzanella, of course! Homemade croutons soaked in a slightly sweet vinaigrette, fresh veggies from the farmer’s market, briny olives and salty feta cheese. This is great as a side dish but even better for an indulgent lunch. We 

Chicago Dogs

Chicago Dogs

There is something so fun about a fully loaded hotdog! It’s messy, in a good way and full of flavor. Chicago dogs are by far my favorite loaded hotdog. A perfectly grilled hotdog with a cold crisp dill pickle, fresh tomato slices, sweet relish, tangy 

Shaved Asparagus Salad

Shaved Asparagus Salad

If you’re looking for a simple, light Spring side dish, I’ve got you covered! This shaved asparagus salad is bright and crisp with a tart, lemon dressing and big chunks of salty feta…yum! Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus 2 cups sugar snap peas, sliced 1/4 cup 

Meal Prep

Meal Prep

After a year of finding comfort and normalcy in (not-so-healthy) food, I think it’s time to rein it in a bit. My secret to eating healthy throughout the day is to meal prep. I try and make time on Monday to prep as much as 

Asparagus Soup

Asparagus Soup

Spring has sprung and that means Spring vegetables! I love utilizing as many as possible, starting with this asparagus soup. It’s healthy, flavorful and best of all, really easy to make. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large leek, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2