A Scrambled Egg Grilled Cheese is an easy make brunch that combines two of my favorite foods. This is the ultimate breakfast sandwich, and one of my go-to breakfasts to make at home on the weekend. This meal is part breakfast sandwich and part grilled cheese. I added scrambled eggs, mashed avocado, cheddar, bacon, tomato, […]
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Herb Roasted Tomato Soup
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 making this soup for years. It’s easy to make, it’s healthy, it pairs wonderfully with a grilled cheese sandwich, and the active preparation time is […]
Roasted Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad
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 recipes that your whole family will love. These meals are easy to prepare in big batches and are foods that travel well. Today I am […]
Blueberry Scones with a Vanilla Glaze
Scones are one of my favorite breakfasts. I am seriously trying to cut back on the number of trips I take to Starbucks, so I am making an effort to bake my own scones and prepare my own iced tea – with a splash of lemonade. Scones are a great weekday breakfast because then […]
Watermelon, Balsamic, and Feta Salad
This refreshing three ingredient Watermelon, Balsamic, and Feta Salad is perfect for summer and can be served as an appetizer or a salad. I love how the sweetness of the watermelon is balanced by the salty feta. The balsamic reduction adds just a little acidity and it somehow pulls the flavor of the watermelon and […]
Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)
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 eat it more often. Lately, the big trend in Chicago is Elotes – a typical Mexican street food. Taco Joint has amazing elotes served on […]
Raspberry Pie
Summer is here, and it is time to enjoy some fruit pies. I think that pie is the next big thing. Cupcakes and doughnuts have had the spotlight for long enough and it is time to enjoy pie. Winter pies are double crusted and filled with fruit, and too heavy for this time of year. […]
Eggs on a Raft, or whatever you call it
This breakfast is something that most people enjoyed during their childhood, although everyone has a different name for it. I asked people over instagram what they call this dish and was fascinated by everyone’s answers. Answers included: eggs in a basket, toad in a whole, and birds in a basket. What do you call it? […]
Vegan Black Bean Dip
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 kick of spice. I served the dip with Trader Joes’ plantain chips which are my newest obsession, and a healthier alternative to tortilla chips. If […]
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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 – like these Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes. I absolutely loved this sweet and salty side dish. The potatoes were soft on the inside, slightly crisp […]