So last week I entered on a self-imposed Instagram food-venture called #saladweek. I wanted to kick-start some healthier habits and with the warmer weather nearing, I figured I'd put it out there and commit to a salad a day for a week. I don't like eating the same...
Vegetarian
Baby Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
This endless winter, I've been craving soup, stews, and hearty foods. Craving a salad during a windchill factor forecast? Uhh, not so much. However, I've been looking to lighten up my calories, boost my nutrient intake, and still feel satisfied and this salad seemed...
Italian Vegetable Soup with Cannellini Beans
I wish I could say I was a more disciplined party-goer. You know, the ones who say 'No thanks, I've had my quota of two fried thingies already. I'll just drink water and eat carrot sticks now.' Instead, I'm the one who's helping to refill the chip bowl I just...
Hot Spinach Dip
Back in the day, I worked as a cook in a student-run pub. It's where I bartended, waited tables, and worked the line in the kitchen. All in all, the experience was great. I learned how to cook in a somewhat professional kitchen and work with my friends, which felt...
Baked Oatmeal and Quinoa (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
I remember my initial reaction when I was first found out that I had to eliminate gluten from my diet. Naturally, I was devastated. No more pizza? Croissants? NO BREAD?!? NOOOOOOOOOO. "Kill me now/What the hell am I going to eat?/I hate my life" were some of my...
Japchae (Gluten-Free Korean Glass Noodles)
Do you bring a bagged lunch or do you buy? With my dietary restrictions, I almost always bring my lunch. If I'm not prepared, I'll end up buying ginger ale and a bag chips or popcorn for lunch at the convenient store in my office. Not ideal. In the summer,...
Maple Cayenne Brussels Sprouts
Poor brussels sprouts - they've always had such a bad rap. It's too bad because they're actually delicious, even candy-like when roasted in a touch of maple syrup. This recipe is my new go-to side for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. It's the perfect side to meaty...
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Hearty, belly-warming, satisfying soup. That's what I've been craving ever since the weather started to get chilly. When fall comes, I naturally move away from cold salads and try to get my fill of veggies with soups instead. The colder weather and dark nights...
Pasta Alla Norma
This pasta is a simple and easy dinner that's satisfying and ready in about 20 minutes. For many folks, school is starting soon (where the heck did summer go??) and having some throw together meals in the rotation is always key. This vegetarian meal is full of yummy...
Quinoa Granola
Gywneth Paltrow. Love her or hate her, the World's Most Beautiful Woman knows how to put herself out there. Admittedly, I was a fan of her last cookbook; including this recipe here. The recipes looked interesting and appealing to eat and fairly doable, and for the...