Sometimes healthy, sometimes indulgent, always flavorful.
Flavor-packed Mediterranean ingredients like kalamata olives and feta cheese combined with arugula, chickpeas, and quinoa all tossed in a homemade sun-dried tomato vinaigrette makes Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad a delectable, healthy salad that’s a perfect summertime meal or fresh side dish. This post may contain affiliate Read more
Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette is the perfect light salad dressing to jazz up your favorite greens! Made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and spices, this flavorful vinaigrette is perfect for spinach, arugula, or even pasta salad! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy Read more
Mediterranean Balela Salad is a bright and healthy chickpea salad made with tons of fresh flavors like parsley, onion, tomato, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. It’s a wonderful, light side dish or a tasty vegetarian meal alongside hummus and pita bread. This post may contain Read more
Cheesy, garlicky, Mushroom Kale Lasagna is loaded with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and kale that’s layered between tender lasagna noodles, homemade marinara sauce, and three kinds of cheese for the ultimate homemade comfort food! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. I love Read more
Slow Cooker Refried Pinto Beans are the perfect side dish to serve with all your favorite Mexican meals! Just throw soaked pinto beans in a slow cooker with onion, garlic, and spices, then when they’re soft, mash or blend them to smooth, creamy perfection! This Read more
Garlic & Scallion Cream Cheese Spread is not only great on bagels, but this versatile spread is also wonderful slathered on veggie wraps, spread on sandwiches, or heat it up and eat it with crackers. Way better than store-bought flavored cream cheese! This post may contain Read more
Braised Cabbage & Onions, made with tender, yet slightly crisp green cabbage sautéed with plenty of onions and garlic makes an excellent veggie portion to your meal or low-carb side dish! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Braised Cabbage & Onions Read more
Seasoned with garlic and Middle Eastern za’atar, Crispy Za’atar Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side dish to spice up your meal. These delectable potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, resulting in the perfect texture! This post may contain Read more
Kitchen Sink Vegetable Barley Soup is not only bursting with barley and good-for-you vegetables, it’s a flavorful bowl of cold weather comfort food. I call it Kitchen Sink Vegetable Soup, because I practically clear out the fridge and use everything but the kitchen sink when Read more
Forget about the jar! Homemade Marinara Sauce is an amazing, multi-purpose Italian sauce that’s ready in just 20 minutes! This garlicky, tomato-based sauce is perfect for pizza, pasta, calzones, or dipping bread sticks! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. If you’ve Read more
Get ready to wow your guests with a flavor-filled Cheddar Jalapeno Taco Cheese Ball! This crowd-pleasing appetizer is a creamy, spicy, smoky, ball of deliciousness that’s absolutely perfect for crackers or any other dipper you can think of! This post may contain affiliate links. Please Read more
Giardiniera Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread takes bagels, sandwiches, and crackers to the next level! Crunchy veggies from Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera combined with cream cheese creates a flavorful, creamy spread or dip that will elevate anything you use it on! This post may contain affiliate links. Read more
