Vegetarian

This Herb Roasted Tomato Soup is made with simple fresh ingredients: tomatoes, olive oil, herbs, garlic, and broth. If you use vegetable broth, the recipe is vegan. I have been …

Learn how to make the Spaghetti alla Rustica that a Manhattan Italian restaurant charged $18 for. This classic pasta recipe can easily be prepared in just 20 minutes! This simple Spaghetti …

This easy Caprese Pasta is made with roasted grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil pesto to create a simple weeknight meal that is loaded with bold flavors. Tomatoes, mozzarella, and …

This super quick and easy recipe for 10 Minute Mushroom Goat Cheese Pasta is a comfort food meal that can turn your night around. After a long day of work …

When we were in Barcelona, we ate gazpacho almost every day. It was early October and the weather was still warm and sunny, and chilled gazpacho became my go-to lunch. I love …

This quick and easy appetizer is the perfect way to feed your friends on game day. The best part is that these Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Breadsticks can be made in under 30 minutes …

This recipe is a game changer. It’s easy, it’s healthy, it’s vegetarian, and it can be made in 20 minutes! Last week I finally caved in and purchased a spiralizer …

I am convinced that roasted garlic makes everything better. Roasted garlic is one of those things that’s easy to make a lot of. I always make a whole head of …

Ready for a really easy recipe? Grilled zucchini topped with tomato sauce and goat cheese is a fresh tasting dish that can be served as an appetizer or meal. It is …

Yesterday I talked about how beets are the hot thing on the Chicago foodie scene right now, and I explained how to roast a beet. Today, we are taking those …

Beets! They are the fall’s hottest new ingredient. They are in season right now, so this is the perfect time to try this trendy food. Beets can be sliced thin and …

Back to school season is just around the corner, which means you might find yourself packing more lunches. Over the next two weeks, I am going to share three easy lunch …

There is a lot of corn in the midwest. Growing up in Maine, really great corn was a seasonal treat. In Chicago, we are literally surrounded by corn and people …

Looking for an easy dip recipe? This Vegan Black Bean dip is simple. The pureed black beans are creamy, and the jalapeño and chili powder give the appetizer a nice …

Being on the Paelo Diet means cutting out sugar. It isn’t easy, but I have learned to satisfy my sweet tooth by creating Paleo-friendly recipes that use naturally sweet ingredients …

I have recently realized that you can roast vegetables, throw them in a blender, and add some broth to make soup. The best part is that this works with a …

Rutabaga is an inexpensive root vegetable with half the calories and half the carbohydrates of potatoes, which makes it a great Paleo substitute for potatoes. I first discovered Rutabaga at my …

Sweet potato chips are a great side dish, appetizer, or snack. I loved the combination of the sweet potato chips and the avocado pine nut puree. Sweet potatoes burn a …

Avocado Pine Nut Puree is an addictively good vegan paleo snack. I discovered Avocado Pine Nut Puree at Takito a few months ago, and finally recreated it at home. I …

Butternut Squash soup is a great paleo meal that really fills you up. It is simply made from pureeing roasted squash, apple, and shallot with spices and broth. It is …

I have to admit that I never really liked roasted potatoes. They were never crispy enough, and it is hard to brown them evenly when they are cut in wedges. …

Balena’s thick and generously topped bruschetta inspired me to make my own. This is an appetizer so hearty you can have it for dinner, which is just what I did. …

This is one of my favorite salads. I have posted about it before, since I make it often. The best thing about this salad is that it can be made …

Pizza is a really quick meal to make for dinner.  It can also be a lot of fun.  I always search my fridge for any possible toppings and then make …