One of my favorite series of cookbooks is from Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast. What I love about her books is that she makes cooking healthier so easy! Her recipes are more of an assembly of ingredients. You can mix and match ingredients and her measurements are more of a suggestion rather than a rule….
Category: Easy Dinners
Pan Con Tomate (Bread with Tomato)
Pan Con Tomate, or bread with tomato, originated in northern Spain as a quick snack or tapas. It is incredibly delicious and I’ve officially voted this my favorite summer dish! I can’t think of a better way to showcase my husband’s brilliant summer gems. Pan con Tomate requires only four ingredients but each one should…
Rainbow Cauliflower Tacos with Cashew Cream
Not another cauliflower recipe but hear me out! This vegan taco recipe is amazing! You’ll notice that the ingredient list looks long but each step is quite easy and the recipe moves from step to step rather smoothly. You’re always doing something while you’re waiting. Making the pickled cabbage while the cauliflower bakes and the…
Light and Easy Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is delicious but we all know how rich and energy dense it can be. Not to mention the time commitment of making a cream sauce and precooking the pasta. Well, with this just as delicious recipe, there is no need to make a sauce, no need to precook the pasta and it’s…
The Best Shrimp Cocktail
You might be thinking, do I really need a recipe for shrimp cocktail? Can’t I just buy it already prepared? If you love shrimp and you really love shrimp cocktail, then yes, you need this recipe! It is so simple to make and tastes a thousand times better than any store prepared version. You start…
Rainbow Cauliflower Tacos with Cashew Cream
Do we really need another way to make cauliflower? Yes, yes we do! I got this idea from May I Have That Recipe because I liked the idea of using cashew cream on a taco and I loved the bright, beautiful colors. Although their recipe called for purple and yellow cauliflower (I could only find…
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
In celebration of Cinco De Mayo, this vegetarian tortilla soup is packed with smokey flavor, spice, and crunch! Since you’re using lots of pantry ingredients, it’s convenient and quick to assemble. You can regulate the heat level with the amount of jalapeno pepper you add. I’m only using half but if you like it hot,…
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Crispy Parmesan
I know! I know! Cabbage, really? Well, my prediction is that cabbage will be the new kale and lookout Brussels sprouts because this sweet and creamy roasted veggie is taking its well-deserved seat at the cruciferous table. Like kale and sprouts, it’s in the nutrient powerhouse family of cancer-fighting cruciferous veggies and we should all…
Mushroom Bourguignon
Bourguignon refers to a stew that is made with beef, braised in red wine. I came across this recipe from Melissa Clark at the nytimes.com and thought it was an interesting way to make a hearty stew without meat. Since the traditional dish gets its intense, savory flavor from beef, we’ll be using some vegetable…
Parmesan Crusted Smashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Potatoes are so versatile and can be served with any meal. They can be baked, mashed, roasted, and made into a salad. These smashed and roasted potatoes topped with Parmesan and fresh herbs are my favorite way to eat them.
Baked Salmon with Dill and Ginger Citrus Salad
Fresh dill with salmon is a beautiful combo. Add the sweet and sour zing of ginger and citrus and you’ve got a winning dish. Baking the salmon at a low temperature allows time for the flavor of the dill to infuse into the salmon and keeps the salmon moist and flakey. Serve the salmon alongside…
Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN 