a little something to nosh on
Cucumber Salad | It’s time to gear up for summer cookouts, picnics, and holidays. This time of year I like to have a few easy refreshing salad recipes on hand. It’s great in case you are invited to a spontaneous cookout or decided to host one yourself. And it doesn’t get easier than a cucumber…
Chicken Shawarma Wraps | I love shawarma. Primarily because it’s freaking delicious but I also just love saying shawarma. Bet you’re saying shawarma now. Isn’t it fun? Well as fun as it is to say shawarma it’s amazing to eat chicken shawarma. These chicken shawarma wraps are an adaptation of the popular middle eastern street…
healthy chicken enchiladas | There was a commercial maybe a year or two ago that would chant “enchiladas, enchiladas”. For the life of me, I cannot remember what restaurant the campaign was for but now every time I see enchiladas I chant “enchiladas, enchiladas”. Guess that campaign sort of worked. Would have been better if…
homemade enchilada sauce | Mexican food is one of the great comfort foods. And it doesn’t get better than a homemade enchilada sauce worthy to be served in any of your favorite Mexican restaurants. I like my enchilada sauce to be thick and a little chunky. This all of that plus it’s quick and easy to…
Shakshuka | I can’t remember the first time I saw, heard, or read about shakshuka but I knew I had to try it! I filed it away in my “need to try” file and there it sat for years. Which is baffling because I love eggs! I love eggs and any kind of egg-centric dish….
Lamb Stew | Moroccan lamb stew is sweet, spicy, and fragrant. It’s a hearty and filling stew loaded with tender lamb in a harissa spiced sauce. It’s the perfect stew to curl up with on a cold day. If lamb isn’t your thing you can substitute beef or chicken. Cold weather is all about sweaters,…
Turmeric Latte | I don’t know if you have heard but it’s cold outside. Not just a little cold, like really cold. Polar vortex cold! We are all looking for ways to keep warm and cozy and this warm creamy beverage is perfect. But, this turmeric latte has a little twist. I used a ready-made protein…
Chicken Nachos | Eating right can be challenging. There are some days a craving hits and it hits hard. For me, the biggest struggle is the craving of crunch. And what is crunchier than chips? Over time I learned that the trick to staying on track isn’t depriving yourself or denying your craving but finding healthier…
