Roasted garlic tomato soup combines the umami of roasted garlic with the concentrated flavor of roasted tomatoes, and the result is as elegant as it is tasty. This roasted garlic tomato soup recipe is undoubtedly one of my top 5. The soup is elegant and refined yet warm and comforting. Whether fancy dinner parties are…
Falafel Gyros with Hummus & Tzatziki
Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your kitchen with falafel gyros! They’re healthy, tasty, and served with two types of hummus plus tzatziki. Lightly crisp falafel, hummus, and tzatziki make up these falafel gyros. Canned chickpeas are used in the homemade falafel (for convenience) and come together with minimal prep work. Fresh herbs and…
Couscous Stuffed Mushrooms
These vegan couscous stuffed mushrooms are the ideal meat-free Monday dinner in winter time – with sweet raisins, crunchy pine-nuts and hearty portobello mushrooms, these are a real crowd-pleaser (yes, even for your mushroom-curious friends!). The other night, my husband and I were up late trying to create a new recipe when he said, “What…
Curry Mac and Cheese
This flavor-packed Curry Mac and Cheese features everything you love about traditional mac with a better spice kick! I began cooking for my family during my summer break as a freshman in college. Even though I had virtually no experience, I watched the Food Network religiously and felt confident I could whip up anything. I’ll…
Lemon Basil Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken
Lately, the weather here in DC has been cold and rainy. While it’s making everything completely gorgeous, (hello, fall leaves!) it also makes me want to snuggle up under a blanket with a good book. This dish is the perfect way to warm your soul, even if snuggling up underneath a blanket isn’t in your…
Citrus Roasted Chicken with Tuscan Kale Soup
As I was thinking of ideas for today’s post, I realized something. Up until today, I haven’t shared any recipes with meat in them! Now, while I respect the vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, I do in fact eat meat and wanted to share one of my favorite ways to prepare it. Growing up, we always…
Dumplings and Spring Rolls
Today’s post is all about overcoming your fears. That statement may be a little melodramatic, but hear me out. I don’t know about you but, for me anyway, there have always been aspects of cooking/baking that have intimidated me. Things like: making a pie crust from scratch (which I totally overcame in this post), French macarons,…
Super Green Salad with Crazy Feta and Cilantro-Lime Dressing
First, let me begin by saying that this cilantro-lime dressing was such a big hit, I’ve made it about a million times since! In fact, I created this dressing for the first time while visiting my family in NC and I was BEGGED to make ” a gallon or so” for them to have on hand, just in case! Side…
Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Potato Hash
Let’s talk about red potatoes for a second. They’re small, delicious, and (at least in my kitchen) way under-utilized! When I spotted a gorgeous bag-full at the store, I immediately began to create this dish in my head. My thought process went something like this, ” OK, red potatoes! These are amazing (and I haven’t…
