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.
Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Plantain with Apple
This Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Plantain with Apple is a simple and versatile side dish that goes great with pork.
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.
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Butternut Squash is crisp on the outside, yet sweet and soft in the middle. Paired with coconut oil and thyme, it's sweet and savory.
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.
Minted Zucchini
Minted Zucchini is a simple Mediterranean-Inspired side dish which is the perfect compliment for grilled lamb or fish.
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.
Ginger-Garlic Cauliflower Rice
This Asian-inspired Ginger-Garlic Cauliflower Rice has a mild flavor. It won’t compete with other flavors, so serve it with any protein!
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.
Asian-Inspired Chicken Wings
The longer you marinate these Asian-Inspired Chicken Wings, the better. The flavor is distinctly Asian, but works well with Western dishes.
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.
Barbecue Chicken Thighs
These Barbecue Chicken Thighs use boneless skinless chicken and gets a nutrient boost from a spice blend: garlic powder, paprika, cumin...
Arugula Pesto
Arugula pesto is very nutritious and easy to make with just a few ingredients: arugula, garlic, evoo, lemon juice. Serve with meats or fish.
Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower
Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower is seasoned with herbs and spices (and fat!) to make it an exceptionally tasty side dish.
Simple Roasted Green Beans
Fat, salt, green beans and heat—it’s a magical combination that creates Simple Roasted Green Beans. Great side dish for weeknights!