I am excited to spill the beans about a project I worked on over the summer! I teamed up with Pre-Brands to create recipes for their new packaging! You might remember Pre-Brands since I have worked with them before, and I regularly use their products in my recipes. I love Pre-Brands because their beef is (read more)
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Salmon, Avocado, and Rice Salad
I am an official ambassador for National Salmon Day. Chicken of the Sea and the maker of Minute®. provided me with products for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed are mine. This recipe for Salmon, Avocado, and Rice Salad can be pulled together in (read more)
Boeufhaus Roast Beef Sandwiches
This isn’t your ordinary roast beef sandwich. It has the ultimate flavor combination of fresh medium rare roast beef, golden caramelized onions, French blue cheese, spicy mustard, and baby spinach. Instead of using grocery store roast beef, I went to Boeufhaus, a new French/German fusion restaurant in Ukrainian Village which Bon Appetite named one of the (read more)
Garlic Avocado and Goat Cheese BLT
There is nothing better than a BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich) made with fresh juicy tomatoes. BLTs remind me of summers in Maine as a child. My father would grow tomatoes in his garden and once they were plump and ready he would pick them and proudly make us BLTs. I created this sandwich (read more)
Raspberry Brie Grilled Cheese
This raspberry brie grilled cheese is made with sweet, airy, buttery brioche. The raspberries add a sweet and tart flavor that contrasts wonderfully with the brie. It’s worth the extra effort to find brioche (Whole Foods usually has it). Brioche is a delicate bread that has a texture like a croissant. The texture of the (read more)
Fried Goat Cheese Salad
What makes a salad more fun? Fried cheese. Specifically, goat cheese that is breaded and lightly fried. This salad is easy to prepare and is one of my favorite lunches. In addition to the fried goat cheese, this salad has crispy prosciutto. It is my new favorite secret ingredient… and I love it more than (read more)
Traditional Afternoon Tea and Cucumber Sandwiches
On Valentine’s Day my friend Laura invited us over for a traditional afternoon tea party, and it was the cutest thing ever, so I had to share it with you! She assembled an incredible spread of sandwiches and sweets. There were chicken curry sandwiches, egg salad, and open faced smoked salmon. It was basically everything that (read more)
Curry Chicken Salad
Today I am sharing a healthy lunch recipe that you can get excited about. This Curry Chicken Salad is made with greek yogurt and a touch of mayonnaise and seasoned with red curry and smoked paprika. The result is a flavorful, refreshing chicken salad with curry and paprika taste but not hot heat. Since the (read more)
Southwestern Chicken and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
I am almost three weeks into my modified paleo diet and I am constantly looking for new and exciting ways to eat chicken, quinoa, and vegetables. Today I bring you Southwestern Chicken and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. Light fluffy quinoa and shredded chicken is seasoned with chunky salsa, combined with beans and avocado and stuffed inside (read more)
Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts, and Arugula
We celebrated my birthday at Davanti Enoteca and we tried the most incredible Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts, and Watercress (pictured below). I knew that I needed to recreate the recipe at home so that you could try it too! The farro has a slightly nutty flavor that compliments the tender squash. The (read more)