I was craving some pasta but in the summer (notice the 4th of July plates) it’s too hot for a lot of the heavy sauces. This was my solution- pasta with a very light sauce that is made of garlic, parsley, and fresh summer tomatoes. There’s not too much to it and a small portion for me was very satisfying. I’m not on the “gluten-is-bad” … Continue reading Cooking for one: Easy summer pasta with fresh tomatoes
A great side for a light fish or chicken dinner in the summer. If you’re already using the oven to make dinner, then pop these in there too. I love when dinner can be baked in the oven and not on the stove top, makes clean up a breeze. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed 2 … Continue reading Easy summer recipes: Roasted Asparagus with Garlic
A great side for a light fish or chicken dinner in the summer. If you’re already using the oven to make dinner, then pop these in there too. I love when dinner can be baked in the oven and not on the stove top, makes clean up a breeze. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 lb. asparagus, trimmed 2 … Continue reading Easy summer recipes: Roasted Asparagus with Garlic
A lot of friends and family want to cook more but are intimidated by long lists of ingredients and complicated instructions. I decided to focus on some easy weeknight recipes that take little time to prepare. The most important thing at the end of the day is that you spend time with the people you love. Having a home cooked meal rather than a store … Continue reading Easy weeknight dinner: Chicken Piccata
In need of some easy Wednesday night meals that take less than an hour to prepare? Me too. This recipe has got you covered. It’s easy, doesn’t require exotic ingredients or fancy kitchen gadgets and is no-fuss for your family. The traditional Banh Mi sandwich is made with pork and comes on a French loaf. That’s a recipe for a long, sluggish day. So we … Continue reading Keto-friendly Vietnamese Banh Mi Lettuce Cups
A lot of friends and family want to cook more but are intimidated by long lists of ingredients and complicated instructions. I decided to focus on some easy weeknight recipes that take little time to prepare. The most important thing at the end of the day is that you spend time with the people you love. This is another simple recipe that will go well … Continue reading Easy weeknight side: Roasted Green Beans
A lot of friends and family want to cook more but are intimidated by long lists of ingredients and complicated instructions. I decided to focus on some easy weeknight recipes that take little time to prepare. The most important thing at the end of the day is that you spend time with the people you love. This is another simple recipe that will go well … Continue reading Easy weeknight side: Roasted Green Beans
You want restaurant-style potatoes, but not that fat. I have good news for you! This recipe uses only 1 Tablespoon oil (which can be cut down) and the result is flavorful, crispy potatoes. The trick is boiling the potatoes first, and then smashing them before placing them in the oven. I can’t tell you how much my family loved these! This dish was a … Continue reading Smashed Potatoes
This recipe was inspired by my recent trip to Lisbon. If you’ve ever been, you know how much they love seafood. But, that doesn’t mean this recipe is complicated or uses fancy techniques at all. Just because I added a little French in the title doesn’t mean the average home cook can’t make it. In fact, you will probably find this technique so easy … Continue reading Easy weeknight dinner: Sole en Papillotte (fish in parchment paper)
The goal of this recipe is to make it another “Wednesday night meal” that can be put together from start to finish in under an hour. I served this with roasted green beans, but you can roast some asparagus, zucchini or other veggie if you don’t care for the beans. If you want more hearty food, check out this recipe for Smashed Potatoes. Low-fat, Gluten … Continue reading Mediterranean-style Baked Fish
