There are certain recipes that just earn a permanent spot in the rotation, and this Spicy Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup is one of them. My kids request it by name when they’re craving something warm and comforting. This recipe was inspired by Danielle Walker, a cookbook author known for her dairy-free and grain-free cooking…
Banana Nut Chia Seed Pudding
I am always looking for ways to make my mornings smoother, no matter what stage of life I’m in. When the kids were little, having prepped breakfast burritos, muffins, overnight oats – anything we could grab quickly – felt like such a treat. Now my mornings look a bit different. It’s mostly my dog staring…
Easy Ground Turkey Enchiladas
Over the years, these enchiladas have become such a family favorite that they are the number one requested meal from my college-aged daughter every single time she comes home. And if she’s home long enough, she’ll usually request them again as her “going away” meal. Sushi and enchiladas, usually sushi from one of her favorite…
Roasted Veggie and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Pesto and Feta
Some of the best recipes in my repertoire were born out of wanting to recreate a dish I just can’t stop ordering at a restaurant. This breakfast bowl is exactly one of those. On many Sunday mornings, after church, my family heads to the Burlingame Farmers’ Market – and we almost always stop at Café…
Healthy Homemade Trail Mix with Nuts and Seeds
Trail mix has been a favorite snack in our household for a long time, but it can be surprisingly tricky to find just the right mix. I’m usually looking for one without peanuts, without dye-coated chocolate candies, and with little to no dried fruit. I also prefer a good balance of nuts and seeds and…
Cobb Salad with Mixed Greens and Red Wine-Honey Vinaigrette
I’ve been making Cobb Salad regularly since my kids were in high chairs. When they were little, I was never really a fan of making a separate “kid-friendly” meal, so I just made them the same thing we were having and served some or all of it deconstructed on a plate – probably on those…
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
The world doesn’t really need another chocolate chip cookie recipe… but my family really loves them made with almond flour. There’s something about the nuttiness of almond flour paired with dark chocolate that just works. The flavor is a little deeper, a little toastier, and incredibly satisfying. They don’t taste like a substitute cookie, they…
Cran-Raspberry Smoothie
This Cran-Raspberry Smoothie is bright, tart (and I mean truly tart) which is exactly why I love it. It’s the opposite of a Jamba Juice-style sugar bomb. The cranberries and raspberries give it that vibrant, tangy bite that makes it feel refreshing rather than overly sweet. If you prefer it sweeter, you can absolutely add…
Chili Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli
These crab cakes have been in my family for a very long time. I remember my mom entertaining with this dish when I was a teenager – before I, or probably most people, knew what a canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce even was. I have the recipe scribbled on oil-stained notepaper, and it’s old…
Better-for-You Tuna Melt
One of the most comforting meals I can think of is a toasty, warm tuna melt. It’s a diner classic for a reason. Sourdough is always a great choice, but I often like the chance to sneak a little more fiber into my meals, which is why I reach for Ezekiel bread instead. You still…