Month: June 2014

Caprese Piadina with Pesto and Portobellas

Caprese Piadina with Pesto and Portobellas

I love making these when people come over for appetizers or just as dinner. Grilling the crust gives such a nice smokiness to it. Piadini are similar to pizza but the crust is made without yeast so it doesn’t need to rise, making it a 

Grilled Romaine with Citrus Chicken

Grilled Romaine with Citrus Chicken

Pair this easy little salad up with the Mexican Corn and you have an amazing summer dish.  Light, sweet and smokey! It’s perfect. Ingredients 3-4 heads Romaine Lettuce 2 skinless chicken breasts, boneless 2 tsp. lemon zest and juice 2 tsp. lime zest and juice 1 

Mexican Corn

Mexican Corn

Happy summer!! These are perfect for the backyard BBQ or for 4th of July right around the corner! Ingredients 2-4 corn cobs 2 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. garlic 2 tbsp. cilantro, minced 2 tbsp. lime juice pinch of red pepper flakes sprinkle of grated parmesan 

Chicken Stir Fry with Coconut Basmati Rice

Chicken Stir Fry with Coconut Basmati Rice

If you are looking for a healthy dish jam-packed with flavors, textures and colors this is it!! We are obsessed with it. It has sweet, spicy, salty, crisp, nutty the list goes on… Try it out!!   Ingredients 1 cup red pepper, cored, seeded, julienned 1 

Raspberry Almond Waffles with Fresh Fruit

Raspberry Almond Waffles with Fresh Fruit

I made these the other day for Father’s Day! It’s kind of our thing when I’m home, to make breakfast together.  But this time I wanted to switch it up and make something special for him. He absolutely loved them! Then when adding the raspberry 

Tomato Feta Bruschetta

Tomato Feta Bruschetta

This quick and easy little dip has become a real staple at all our family gatherings. When you get perfectly ripe tomatoes and combine with the salty brine of feta and the sweet tanginess of the balsamic its perfection!   Ingredients 2 cups Roma tomatoes, 

Pan Seared Halibut with Purple Mash, Maple Carrot Puree and Grilled Asparagus

Pan Seared Halibut with Purple Mash, Maple Carrot Puree and Grilled Asparagus

I have become obsessed with purple potatoes! I love the flavor and the color is amazing. So I have been playing around with this recipe to try and keep the potatoes purple and found out roasting them is the secret! The orange, purple, green and 

Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa and Quinoa

Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa and Quinoa

I found some awesome Wild Copper River Sockeye Salmon at the store so I had to get it and make this flavor packed dish with it. It’s so light and refreshing, I can’t stop eating it. I would love to hear what you all think!!