Homemade “Bangers”
Homemade "Bangers" are a great way to add quality protein to breakfast—just mix some seasonings with ground pork, form into a patty.
Lemon-Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
This Lemon-Rosemary Olive Oil Cake brings together the best of savory and sweet flavors and all the benefits of olive oil in a dessert.
Italian Vinaigrette with Dried Herbs
Make Italian Vinaigrette with Dried Herbs using heart-healthy olive oil and apple cider vinegar.
Italian Fennel Beef Sausage
Making home-made Italian Fennel Beef Sausage means controlling the spice blend, which is a great way to add flavor and nutrient-density to this tasty dish. Fennel seed is the quintessential spice found in sausage and pairs well with the anise seed and paprika in this recipe.
Curry-Braised Kale and Cabbage
Curry-Braised Kale and Cabbage is a fabulous side that incorporates nutrient-dense leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables into one dish.
Pressure-Cooker Lamb Stew
Not only is Pressure-Cooker Lamb Stew full of nutrient-dense ingredients, it's super easy to prepare. This is one of those meals where all you have to do is throw everything into a pot and then just come back when it’s time to eat!
Eggplant and Mushroom Stuffing with Bacon
Eggplant and Mushroom Stuffing with Bacon makes a unique nutrient-dense stuffing alternative compared to traditional bread-based stuffing – in this recipe the bread is replaced with veggies!
Stir-Fried Turnip Greens with Mushrooms and Almonds
Stir-Fried Turnip Greens with Mushrooms and Almonds is a super nutrient-dense side dish with a Nutrivore Score of 1353, plus it's a great accompaniment to any dish with Asian flavors.
Braised Pork Chops
Braised Pork Chops on a bed of carrots, onions, and apples cooked low and slow in the oven make a delicious fall or winter family meal.
Scalloped Turnips
These Scalloped Turnips are a nutrient-dense version of the beloved classic, scalloped potatoes. Plus, we use cauliflower and broth for sauce.
Rustic Bacon and Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin puree, chicken broth, crispy bacon, onion, and nutmeg makes a flavorful Rustic Bacon and Pumpkin Soup (or use any winter squash).
Baked Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Sliced sweet potatoes, olive oil, and nutmeg tossed together and baked at 350 for 40 minutes is both nutrient-dense and kid-friendly.
Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
Packed with plenty of veggies, this Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick weeknight dinner for when you’re short on time.
Halloween Marshmallow Ghosts
Make your own nutrient-dense Halloween Marshmallow Ghosts using honey and gelatin. They are surprisingly easy to make!
Seafood Leek Soup
Seafood Leek Soup is a tasty alternative to cioppino made with chicken stock and loaded with calamari, shrimp, clams, mussels, and more.
Pan-Seared Tarragon Whitefish
Pan-Seared Tarragon Whitefish is one of my “go to” methods for cooking any white fish, simple, quick, and yet delicious.
Bacon-Wrapped Spiced Pumpkin
Bacon-Wrapped Spiced Pumpkin can be made with any winter squash that can be cut into 2″ chunks after being peeled and seeded.
Shrimp, Avocado, Mango and Fennel Salad
This is quite possibly my favorite dinner salad: shrimp, avocado, mango, red onion, and fennel with a limey-umami filled cilantro dressing.
Butter-Poached Kohlrabi
Butter-Poached Kohlrabi is a simple yet unexpected side dish that goes with just about anything and is especially nice with fish.
Lemon-Tarragon Salmon
Lemon-Tarragon Salmon is a snap to pull together on a rushed evening. This seasoning is also fabulous with mahi mahi, trout, and even halibut.
Mustard and Rosemary Roasted Chicken
Mustard and Rosemary Roasted Chicken is a mostly hands-off recipe, easily doubled for meal prep, and tastes great with only 4 ingredients.
Bacon-Basil Zucchini “Pasta”
Bacon-Basil Zucchini "Pasta" features zucchini as a mock noodle, which has such a lovely flavor for Italian-inspired dishes.
Barbecue Chicken Thighs with Arugula Pesto
These tasty dry-rubbed and barbecued chicken thighs make a fantastic summer meal prep recipe to have the leftover chicken for salads.
Lemon-Parsley Cauliflower “Rice”
Lemon-Parsley Cauliflower "Rice" tastes great, and as a cruciferous veggie it's so good for you: cauliflower, olive oil, lemon, and parsley.