Butternut Squash Soup

This is a classic Butternut Squash soup. No frills all flavor. Its hard to imagine that this is actually just a autumn vegetable soup. No added cream or butter required. This is pure veggies!! The key to this soup is to get it as silky as possible. to do so, I used an immersion blender …

Spanakopita

When I think of Greek cuisine, one of the first things I think of is spanakopita.  The flaky layers of philo and cheesy spinach filling make it seem quite challenging to make.  However, using frozen philo do and ensuring moisture is removed from your filling will ensure crispy, flaky layers every time!  Check out our …

Cheeseburger Burrito

I was craving a summer burger but it was a rainy day and I didn’t have the time to form patties nor did I have the gusto to go out in the rain and fire up the grill. So instead I thought I would take the ground beef and make a cheeseburger burrito instead. It’s …

Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

A staple of Ukrainian Cuisine is Sauerkraut and Kielbasa. But what is Sauerkraut exactly? What makes it so Sour? Sauerkraut is cabbage that is pickled and fermented. The fermentation process removes the sugars in the cabbage leaves to make the distinctive “sour” taste. Kielbasa is often paired with sauerkraut as the saltiness of the kielbasa …

Mexican Lentil Burgers

Mexican Lentil Burgers Looking for some ways to switch up the protein sources in your life, or trying more vegetarian or vegan recipes?  Well if so you should definitely give these mexican lentil burgers a try.  Packed with protein and fiber from delicious legumes and full of flavor, you won’t even miss the meat.  I …

Fajita Tacos

This is a recipe refresh, taking old recipes, mash it up with new recipes to create new flavors and simplifying for busy people.  What makes this recipe different from the usual taco? We are taking elements from Fajita recipes and elements from classic Tacos recipes to make a flavor explosion. We are preparing the veggies …

Baked Hush Puppies

Hush puppies, corn bread, corn muffins, I’ve always got to have one of these to go with a big bowl of chilli or some southern BBQ.  I’m always testing out new variations and these baked hush puppies are a great savory corn option that is a bit lighter than the traditional fried version.  They’re also …

Spinach and Onion Quiche

I love quiche in all forms, big small, appetizer, entree, veggie or meat.  It’s also an excellent way to use up some extra eggs, veggies or protein leftover in your fridge, or just another excuse to enjoy some flaky pie crust.  This spinach and onion quiche is simple, satisfying and super simple to put together, …

Eggroll in a Bowl

I was searching for ways to make my meal prep more interesting when I came across this concept of an eggroll, unwrapped. This recipe switches the pork to ground turkey and removes the oil soaked wrapper. All while leaving the taste and flavor of one of my favorite Chinese foods.  When we break it down, …

Apple and Turkey Picadillo

As I was searching for low calorie meals for meal prep I came across this variation to spice up some ground turkey. Ground turkey is an incredibly lean protein, meaning less calories for the amount of protein. Which is why its popular for calorie counting and for low calorie meal prep. However, it is also …

Pineapple BBQ Chicken

This week was one of those weeks where I tried something new and hoped for the best. And to my surprise was the most flavorful and complex chicken dish I have ever made. A sweet, spicy, refreshing pineapple chicken had just enough kick to make you say whoa! This recipe is my new slow cooker …

Steak Roll-ups with Sauteed Peppers & Onions

This recipe was born out of my husbands latest round of the ‘keto’ diet.  It’s surprisingly simple, just steak, peppers, onions and some seasoning. But it’s flavorful, fun to eat and easy to pull together.  Every time the keto diet comes out I struggle to find ways to keep recipes fresh tasting with enough vegetables. …

Bacon & Gruyere Quiche

Bacon, Cheese, Pie….. What could be better? This was my exactly thought as I finally stumbled upon the perfect recipe to use up the last of the eggs in the carton. In the past, I always found quiches to be too dry and had that bland healthy taste. And really what could be better than …