This tempeh sandwich is one of my favorite vegetarian lunches. It’s piled high on whole wheat bread with cheddar, apples and jelly. I applied to 12 colleges in high school. They were all pretty much the same kind of school (relatively small liberal arts type places that cost a small fortune and could’ve single handedly …
These spicy shrimp tostadas are served with a jalapeno avocado sauce. You know what goes well with spicy shrimp, fried tortillas and a kicking avocado cream? Beer. And yet, all I can think of is wine. Wine, small little coffee shops, amazing local/seasonal restaurants and enjoying a permanent state of being buzzed for 4 days …
These panko cheddar chicken fingers are baked to a crispy, crunchy exterior while staying moist on the inside. Let’s be real, chicken fingers, fish sticks, fries…they’re all just vehicles for condiments. Whether it’s a homemade dip or a hfcs laden store bought one, (I’m not judging, that BBQ sauce there is not homemade and definitely …
Mexican pulled pork sliders are a simple slow cooker recipe using green salsa. How was everybody’s weekend? I’m just going to pretend like you’re all working today like me and not really off because 1. it’s President’s Day and/or 2. you’re a teacher and have the whole freakin week off. Not only am I glued …
This chicken with leeks is cooked with apples and sun dried tomatoes. A meal fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Ever been blinded by the beauty of a vegetable in the grocery store? I can just hear half of my friends laughing at me after that statement. But seriously, sometimes …
This brussels sprouts bacon and sun-dried tomato pasta takes spaghetti to the next level. If you’ve ever ventured away from the food over here and read my about page you might’ve seen the reference to the “sophomore ten” in my history with food and weight. What I didn’t write about over there was the crazy …
This coconut cashew crusted salmon is served with a tropical salsa that will transport you to a warm beach without leaving your kitchen. It’s December and there is now half a pineapple sitting in my fridge. I’m only off by a season or two. I was just getting really sick of my normal salmon routine …
This cheesy broccoli rabe pasta bake comes together quickly for a hearty and yet healthy meal everyone will love. It’s filled with sun-dried tomatoes and chickpeas. This was the first weekend in exactly 3 months that I didn’t have to worry about cross training, tempo runs and preparing for a Monday long run. I ate …
This tofu panini is pressed with the unlikely addition of bacon. Served with a spinach sundried tomato pesto it’s absolutely delicious even if it’s not vegetarian. Just saying that feels wrong. Very, very wrong. I kept looking over my shoulder while making this thinking the tofu police were about to pop out of the corner …
This butternut squash apple bake has rice, beans, onions and other sweet and savory ingredients that make it a fall dish that will please a crowd. Short holiday weeks make me lazy. Knowing Thanksgiving and utter gluttony is two days away, I have no desire to make anything elaborate for dinner. Part of me feels …