Eggplant caponata is a dish I love preparing when I am having company over.  It goes great on any antipasto platter and can be served at room temperature.  It is also easy to prepare ahead of time and really does taste better by letting the flavors marinade together until ready to serve.  I also love…

     I find that some of the best dishes have the most simple and basic ingredients.  This simple marinade brings out so much flavor and is a cinch to make! I love to the let steak marinate overnight and then cook it up quick during the week.  This can be made under the broiler, a grill…

   There is so much I love about carnitas!  They are so versatile, easy to reheat, and a great way to change up the weekly dinner menu.  When I know a recipe is as tasty and as satisfying as this one, I don’t mind taking the extra step after the slow cooker to make it that…

Most weekends, shredded chicken is on my meal prep to use in my weekly lunches.  I often use a simple marinade and change up the flavor by using a different dressing and mix-ins each day of the week.   When I am ready to really change it up, slow roasting chicken in rich and tangy…

Nothing beats a juicy and flavorful burger!  Although the meat in this burger stands on its own, my favorite way to enjoy a burger is to pile it high with yummy toppings including caramelized onion, avocado and paleo bacon.   Burger Ingredients: 2 tsp Garlic Powder ¾ tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Mustard Powder ½…

I love a good, hearty and flavorful meatloaf.  I chose to make this dish with ground turkey to create variety to my weekly dinner menu and also to create a dish that is a little bit lighter but just as tasty! This is another dish I like to cook in bulk to have leftovers for…

This is one of my go-to lunch recipe bases.  The combination of sautéed vegetables and seasoned ground turkey makes for a hearty and flavorful meal that is sure to keep you satisfied.  My favorite way to eat this is piled on a bed of lettuce and dressed with Tessemae’s Creamy Ranch dressing and a few…

To whomever came up with the concept of buffalo chicken dip…thank you!  In the world we live in, whether you are at a party, celebrating the Super Bowl or enjoying a casual Friday night, you’re bound to come across something “Buffaloed” in the form of wings,  pizza, chicken tenders or a buffalo-style burger.  Luckily for…

I love Mexican food but also have a sensitive stomach towards things like night shades and legumes – this can sometimes be challenging when all I want to order is the chicken fajitas with peppers and onions and a big bowl of black bean soup.  I’ll be honest in saying I’ve learned the hard way…