Adding cold brew is a delicious twist on my chocolate protein smoothie. Reminiscent of a mocha frappa whatever from your nearby chain coffee shop, but so much better for you! A nice combination of protein, fat and fiber that will make you full rather than crash from all the added sugar and questionable ingredients. It…
Summer Zucchini Casserole
A Delicious Summer Casserole for Late Summer or Early Fall Casseroles and summer may not seem like a natural fit, but this one is perfect for your late summer or early fall table. With cooler Bay Area temps this week, I paired this favorite side dish with grilled sausage for a cozy mid-weeknight meal. It’s…
High Protein Pancakes
Who doesn’t love a stack of fluffy pancakes with warm maple syrup? This girl. They taste good going down, but the crash and then the immediate hunger from the simple carbs usually aren’t worth it for me. Though my family usually prefers waffles over pancakes for a morning treat, fluffy buttermilk pancakes from scratch still…
Mixed Greens with Roasted Chicken, Tomato and Basil
I’m thinking of adding a category to my blog called “Everyday Salads.” There are countless salad combinations in our house but they never seem to warrant a written recipe. But perhaps they do. My original goal for the blog is to share food with family and friends and I’ve been leaving out so much of…
Southwest Chicken and Vegetable Soup
If my family’s sneezing, congestion and general uncomfortableness isn’t a sign that spring has officially sprung, I don’t know what is! The plants and grasses are the brightest lime green (one of my favorite colors), the trees are budding and flowers are blooming. Here in the Bay Area, and specifically on the Peninsula where it…
Low and Slow Chicken Stock
Chicken broth, chicken stock, bone broth… it’s all very similar with a few subtle differences. This is technically a chicken stock because it includes bones with some leftover meat still attached and water simmered with a mirepoix of onions, celery and carrot. It’s also bone broth because if cooked for an extended period of time,…
Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Vegetables
Happy New Year! I’m excited to continue sharing delicious recipes from my kitchen to yours. As always, 90% of what I eat year round is FOR my health and that’s what I will continue to share here. That said, it’s early January and in CA we are in an unprecedented stormy pattern to begin the…
Harvest Pumpkin Muffins
A Family Favorite Pumpkin Muffin Recipe This pumpkin muffin recipe has been a family favorite in my house since my kids were little. The cherished original recipe came from my mom, but I’ve made many tweaks over the years to improve the ingredients and flavors. This final version, which I’ve proudly shared with friends and…
Curry-Spiced Chickpea Burgers with Yogurt Sauce
A Flavorful, Pantry-Staple Recipe with Fresh Ingredients This is one of those recipes that use pantry staples as well as fresh ingredients that I almost always have on hand. It’s adapted from an old Martha Stewart recipe from 10 years ago but I find this version has more flavor, easily swaps grains, and adds healthy…
Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
Embrace Pumpkin Year-Round: A Nutritional Powerhouse Beyond Fall Why Limit Pumpkin to Fall? I love a cozy fall morning with a warm beverage and seasonal ingredients, but it seems like a missed opportunity that pumpkin is only celebrated for a few months each year. Canned pumpkin is widely available year-round and is a true nutritional…