Bring Meatless Monday to another level with these eggplant meatballs! With flavors very similar to eggplant parm, this dish is both filling and satisfying (and I promise you won't miss the meat). I based this dish off of SkinnyTaste's eggplant meatballs, attached here. With the addition of zucchini noodles instead of regular pasta, this dish … Continue reading Eggplant “Meatballs” with Zucchini Noodles
I was fortunate enough to go to Israel in February for a work conference before the pandemic spread to the US. One of my favorite dishes (besides the hummus and shawarma) was shakshuka. This simple dish can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is a staple in Israeli cuisine. Eggs are baked in … Continue reading Shakshuka
Good morning! What are you making for breakfast? With the extra time I have during quarantine I've started to get creative in the mornings and make bigger breakfasts beyond just scrambled eggs or cereal. A favorite of mine has been the frittata. It looks elaborate but comes together in only 20 minutes. Frittatas are super … Continue reading Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata
If you're anything like me, you're probably spending a lot more time in your kitchen these days! I've been cooking so many new dishes during quarantine and I hope to write a blog post about all of them eventually. Today, I made a snack that was so fun and delicious I had to share it … Continue reading Cauliflower Rice Arancini
Happy Tuesday! 2020 is all about new adventures and in that spirit I tried cooking something I had never made before: curry. I do love Indian food and curry so when I started to get a craving this time, I decided to make it myself rather than calling in delivery. I was always under the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
Happy 2020! Who else made a resolution to eat healthier this year? In the spirit of a new year and a new decade, I've restarted the Whole30 program to get back in touch with my eating habits after a long, sugar-filled holiday season. It hasn't been easy but with fun substitutions like the butternut squash … Continue reading Butternut Squash Pad Thai with Chicken
Week 2 = complete! This week was definitely a harder than the first week because I did eat out a few times and had to either find compliant meals or create substitutions. Overall thought, I was more confident in my food choices this week and really got the hang of making fully satisfying meals that … Continue reading The Hangry Chef’s Whole30 Journey: Week 2
In the thick of the summer, sometimes the last thing we want to do is cook a meal that will heat up our kitchens and raise the temp in our homes. Instead of ordering take out in these situations, try making a cold meal. Cold summer pasta salads are a great option for when it's … Continue reading Summer Pesto Zoodle Salad
Happy Tuesday! Skillet meals are some of the quickest and easiest meals to make because all the ingredients can cook together at once on the stove. For this meal, I've combined ground turkey, brown rice and a ton of veggies for a delicious meal that makes enough servings to last the whole week! Timing: Prep … Continue reading Southwest Turkey and Rice Skillet
Keep yourself fueled this week with this salad full of protein, healthy fats and fiber! This honey lime chicken and avocado salad is perfect as the weather gets warmer because it doesn't heat up your kitchen. This salad is very easy to make for lunch or dinner and will keep you energized for the rest of … Continue reading Honey Lime Chicken and Avocado Summer Salad
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