Kale Soup with Farro

I love soups in the winter - they are so comforting, and can also be so nourishing when prepared at home! Store-bought soups are often too salty and loaded with flavorings, questionable meats, and refined carbs that do not contribute anything to our health. But at home, if you can chop a few veggies and … Continue reading Kale Soup with Farro →

Simple Beef Meatballs with Sauce

Over the past few years I have tried to only buy 100% grass-fed beef, which is not only the most nutritious kind of beef, but the best for the environment and the cows who get to live their lives on pasture eating the food that they were meant to eat instead of confined to a … Continue reading Simple Beef Meatballs with Sauce →

Onion Dip

I told you all about my love for onion dip when I was a kid when I shared my version of Mark Bittman's Veggie Dip. I also shared another dip recipe - Spinach Leek Dip - which is also delicious. But sometimes nothing quite replaces classic onion dip served with potato chips - times like … Continue reading Onion Dip →

Yogurt Veggie Dip

As a kid (and young adult!) I used to look forward to family get-togethers, where there would almost always be a bowl of onion dip made from sour cream and dried soup mix, which I would load onto potato chips. Healthy, right? This is a snack I wouldn't dream of serving now that I focus … Continue reading Yogurt Veggie Dip →

Asparagus and Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Last week I told you about the Mini Spinach and Cheddar Frittatas I made for the peanut's naming. In addition to an egg dish, I wanted to include a light and summery salad. I had a hard time thinking of what to do that wouldn't overlap with the veggies already present as a side for … Continue reading Asparagus and Zucchini Ribbon Salad →

Butternut Squash Soup

A few years ago, I hosted Thanksgiving for the first time for a very small group - just my parents, hubby's parents, and the 2 of us. At the time I was in a small apartment and just starting to practice my cooking skills, which led to a menu including an overcooked turkey breast, stuffing … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup →

Spinach Leek Dip

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to my parents' and bother's houses for Rosh Hashanah, which meant I got two great holiday meals that I didn't have to host! Of course, my mom and sister-in-law each asked for a different contribution. For night one I made chocolate cheesecake which came out delicious, but … Continue reading Spinach Leek Dip →

Caesar Salad

Historically, I have not been especially good at serving a vegetable with every dinner. In an effort to be better at this, salad has become my back-up veggie when I don't have something else specifically planned. Generally I get some mesclun greens and toss with whatever other veggies we have around (carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc) … Continue reading Caesar Salad →

Edamame Hummus and Spiced Pita Chips

I love to entertain, but at some point I got into a rut where every time I had people over and needed snacks and/or appetizers, hummus with veggies and pita chips from a bag appeared on the table. Yummy, but boring. So a couple of years ago when I volunteered to bring munchies to a … Continue reading Edamame Hummus and Spiced Pita Chips →