I love the variety of plants in this salad! 7 different ones to be exact. Have you ever heard of people eating the same salad for years or even ...
Heavily Seeded Cinnamon Raisin Loaf
I cannot seem to get enough of this bread! I’ve been playing around with this recipe since late last year and even gave some mini loaves as Christmas ...
Chicken, Chickpea and Veggie Red Curry
The perfect clean out your fridge dish! Nearly any veggies work in this recipe. I have made it without the chicken and added an extra can of ...
Chipotle Shrimp and Veggie Taco Bowl
Shrimp taco bowls have been a long time favorite in our household and is regularly added to our meal calendars. Wild frozen shrimp is always stocked ...
Berry Beet Smoothie
One of my main motivations when eating each day is to include a variety of colors. This often ensures I am not missing any key nutrients - ...
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Immune Boosting Soup
As post holiday and back to work/school sickness tends to go around, it’s a good idea to keep recipes like this one in your back pocket! My dear ...
Vanilla Almond Milk
This has been a staple in our home for many years and a very nice alternative to prepared almond milk from the grocery store which is often not ...
Braised Beef Roast with Banana Peppers
You’ve likely heard of the widely popular Mississippi Roast that became popular many years ago on Pinterest. I’ve never actually tried it as it is ...
Orange Ginger Yogurt with Berries and Granola
Many years ago when I had my first born I took a solo road trip to visit my mom. That first drive by myself with a tiny baby was nerve wracking to say ...
Spa Crunch Salad
My friend Lisa is the queen of salads. When she offers to bring a salad to your house to go with your meal, you can always bet on a crunchy mix ...
Quick Overnight Steel Cut Oats
I have to admit, there's not much better on a cold winter morning than scooping a warm bowl of hearty oats. The key to a quick delicious breakfast is ...
Cranberry Orange Scones
I have lost count how many times I’ve made these scones… especially over the holiday season. If I’ve been to your house recently for brunch or I’ve ...
Roasted Salmon with Orange Mustard Glaze
Many years ago we lived next door to a family where both the husband and wife enjoyed being in the kitchen. We would frequently run into each ...
Quesadilla with Sweet Potato, Black Beans and Spinach
Busy weeks call for simple, nutritious food! Quesadillas are the perfect answer to a quick lunch or dinner. Since I have three teenagers, they have ...
Shakshuka with Spinach and Feta
Shakshuka is hands down one of my top 5 favorite brunch items. My husband and I both happen to share a love of this savory dish. Recently, after ...
Mixed Greens with Roasted Chicken, Dates and Cornbread Croutons
One of the fun things about touring colleges with our teenagers is checking out new cities and trying new restaurants. Last spring, in both Texas and ...
Zucchini Pineapple Bread
There is no doubt this bread is perfect in peak summer. However, I tend to prefer it in early fall when zucchini is still overflowing at the farmer's ...
Immune Boosting Smoothie
School is back in session and so is cold and flu season. While I don’t have toddlers anymore, my teens sure seem to be bringing home germs and getting ...
Cold Brew Coffee
Coffee has taken many forms in my house. It's actually one part of the kitchen tasks (joys?) that I'm not in charge of. For decades now, my husband ...
Mocha Protein Smoothie
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 ...
Summer Zucchini Rice Bake
The words summer and casserole don't seem to mix, but this one deserves a place on your late summer or early fall table. The temps in the Bay Area ...
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 ...
Mixed Greens with Roasted Chicken + Tomato + 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Stuffed Shells with Sausage and Veggies
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 ...
Harvest Pumpkin Muffins
This has been a family favorite in my house since my kids were little. Though the cherished original recipe came from my mom, many tweaks have been ...
Curry-Spiced Chickpea Burgers with Yogurt Sauce
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 ...
Pumpkin Flax Protein Smoothie
I love a good fall morning and a cozy beverage, and I absolutely love seasonal ingredients, but pumpkin only being highlighted a few months a year ...
Roasted Grass-Fed Meatballs
Meatballs are a good idea no matter the season. They are quick to make, freezer friendly, and make great leftovers. I keep several pounds of local ...
Cottage Cheese and Tomato Toast
I'm not always ahead of the curve, but aside from my daily smoothies, there are two things I've been doing since the late 80's and 90's that have been ...
Chia Seed Pudding
Hi Family and Friends! It’s been a little bit since I’ve posted any recipes and I hope this finds you all doing well and enjoying the beginning of ...
Ground Pork Skillet with Maitake Mushrooms, Cabbage and Cashews
This tasty skillet recipe is a new family favorite. I fear the name of the recipe may not get your taste buds buzzing, but trust me, it's a delicious ...
Layered Mediterranean Dip
Who doesn’t love a layered dip? I’m 100% certain that saying the words “7 layer dip” is assumed to be of the Tex Mex variety - a legit, scoopable, ...
Pistachio Nut Protein Smoothie
A smoothie a day keeps the… Well, I don't know about keeping the doctor away but a smoothie a day has certainly been part of my day as long as I can ...
Sourdough Bread Stuffing with Sausage, Parsnip, and Sage Butter
One of my favorite holiday side dishes is this stuffing. Though technically a dressing, as I would never in a million years stuff this in a bird ...
Mixed Greens with Tuna Salad and Dill Vinaigrette
It's the most delicious time of the year! I'm pretty sure I said that same thing over 5 years ago when I began this little food blog. But it's true... ...
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Cookie swaps and exchanges, front porch cookie deliveries, cookie plates at a potluck... all signs point to cookies being shared. Of all the desserts ...
Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
Wraps are one of my favorite ways to take food on the go... which my family (and perhaps yours!) seems to need a lot of these days. Made with ...
Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Chicken, Goat Cheese, Figs and Shallot Vinaigrette
I recently served this salad to my very happy, working from home hubby. It's such a simple salad but both of us delighted in the flavors - that was a ...
Chicken Salad with Almonds, Turmeric and Celery Leaves
Pre-made, portable meals are my favorite, especially this time of the year when school and sports have ramped back up. Like so many with school aged ...
House Vinaigrette
Every weekend, usually on Sunday, I have a list of kitchen staples that I prep for the week ahead. Some type of vinaigrette is always at the top of ...
The Best Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
Matcha green tea seems to be all the rage these days. During the summer, this is the drink I make after a day at the lake or pool, but also the one I ...
Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
Cooking during the summer, at home or on vacation, is a true pleasure for me. Summer's bounty combined with high quality proteins I keep stocked up on ...
Everyday Protein Smoothie
Another day, another smoothie in the Shoup House! After 15+ years we are still going strong with our smoothies. My kids regularly prepare a smoothie ...
Spring Greens with Radish, Flaked Mackerel and Toasted Walnuts
"Don't overlook the oily little fishes" -Michael Pollan, Food Rule #32 Eating FOR Health... it's been a shift in my meal planning strategy for ...
Carrot Soup with Turmeric, Ginger and Lemon
When I looked back on my meal calendars, I noticed that this soup was always in heavy rotation January-March. At first thought, it made total sense. ...
Swiss Chard and Spiced Sweet Potato Hash
File this dish under one of my top 10 (maybe 5!) favorite things to eat. The word hash was never one of my favorite words - brings to mind a college ...
Power Smoothie
It seems running out of smoothie names is going to happen well before I run out of sharing smoothie combos that my family enjoys! As I've said many ...
Veggie and Quinoa Egg Bites
Egg muffins, sous vide egg bites and similar products are popping up all over grocery stores, big box stores and coffee shops - and for good reason! ...
Spiced Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts
With travel adventures a distant memory right now, I often find myself cooking food that reminds me of some of the wonderful places we’ve been. One ...
Almond Butter, Banana and Chia Seed Toast
This is a "no recipe" recipe... but writing it down is a good way for me to remind myself about a great dish or send to a friend! Some time ago we ...
Quinoa Salad with Arugula, Roasted Carrots and Fennel
I had the pleasure of sharing this recipe in the January issue of our sweet local magazine, Hillsborough Living. It is not only a perfect recipe for ...
Candy Cane Crisps
Many years ago when I was away at college, I received the most delicious care package - these cookies! My brother's girlfriend, now wife of over 20 ...
Sugar Cookie Cut Outs
The Christmas season would not be the same without these cookies! I've been making them since my kids were little and it's always a fun project to ...
Maple Oat Nut Scones
Waaay back in the day, I sold these scones through my eBay store called Coffee Companions. Cute name, huh? During the hours I wasn't teaching 3rd ...
Mixed Greens with Pecans, Gorgonzola and Apricot Jam Vinaigrette
A perfect salad to begin a meal with or piled on a dinner sized plate next to a crusty baguette or hot cup of creamy soup. This salad is perfect year ...
Baked Turkey Meatball Sub Sandwich
If this isn’t a way to change up the work and school week, I don’t know what is! I recently made these turkey meatballs in the morning to prep ahead ...
Pumpkin Pancakes
It seems Starbucks and Trader Joe's have done a good job of creating pumpkin season. Pumpkin flavoring in everything from coffee to cereal, pasta to ...
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Many years ago there was a restaurant called California Cafe in Los Gatos and it was a favorite date night spot for my husband and me. I ...
Quiche with Bacon, Baby Kale and Gruyere
A good quiche is one of my all time favorite dishes. I frequently order it when I see it being offered on a restaurant or bakery menu and am often ...
Grilled Brie, Prosciutto and Fig Panini
These delicious, and incredibly simple panini have been a household favorite longer than I can remember! Something about the crispy buttery outside, ...
Glazed Pumpkin Cookies
When my kids see this pumpkin cookie coming out of a hot oven, it is a tell tale sign that Fall has arrived. It’s a childhood favorite of mine, ...
Baja-style Fish Tacos with Spicy Lime Crema
It’s a very rare occasion that I fry something in my kitchen - I rarely pan or shallow fry, let alone deep fry. When I do, it causes quite a stir ...
Cantaloupe Banana Smoothie
The most used appliance in our house is our Vitamix... this is not a paid sponsorship, but rather a ode to my favorite appliance for almost 15 years. ...
Green Beans Provencal
This side dish is such a hit with my family that during the summer when green beans are in peak season, I make it on a weekly basis. Correction, my 13 ...
Summer Fruit Almond Cream Galette
When your favorite summer desserts include all things fruit, you come up with new ways to use all that peak produce! Fruit crisps are one of my ...
Arugula Salad with Tomato, Peach and Roasted Golden Beets
For many of us, a simple trip to the farmer’s market can provide such joy these days. The aromas, the array of colors, and the people! Oh how nice it ...
Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are such a welcome treat in the morning, especially during the summer months when even the thought of a steaming bowl of anything makes ...
Cherry Peach Smoothie
This refreshing smoothie is one of my favorite summer smoothies. The fresh peach and mint are such a great flavor combination. During the ...
Boysenberry Pizza
This is a childhood favorite - a 4th of July staple for our neighborhood block parties, and even now, I crave it every single summer. It’s in ...
Salmon Sandwich with Bacon, Pesto Mayo & Apricot Jam
This is dish is a Shoup family favorite and was a perfect meal for our Father's Day dinner. We were enjoying some time in Lake Tahoe last week and ...
Energy Bites
Summer is in full swing, and that means so is the snacking! These power bites are a great addition to your family's snacking repertoire - whether ...
Spiced Rosemary Bar Nuts
This snack is a house favorite! During shelter in place it’s been the perfect complement to Zoom cocktail hour with friends. In pre-COVID-19 days, it ...
Southwest Grain Bowl with Roasted Poblano Dressing
Bowls have been popular for some time now, and I’m in no hurry to have them go away. Grain bowls, poke bowls, burrito bowls, breakfast bowls, smoothie ...
Carrot Apple Muffins
For most of us with kids, a synonymous word with summer is the word snack. They begin early in the morning where a typical breakfast teeters on ...
Grilled Pork Chops with Stone-Fruit Relish
With Memorial Day weekend behind us, the first heat wave has passed quickly followed by unseasonable rain, and school distance learning winding down - ...
Cherry & Nectarine Cake
Memorial Day weekend is usually Crazy Town in our household - usually falling right in the middle of two special birthdays. Combine those ...
Sweet and Smokey Baby Back Pork Ribs
Let’s talk about barbecue for a moment… I am not a huge meat eater. We eat mostly chicken and fish, as well as the occasional pork products- bacon, ...
Crispy Pork Carnitas Tacos
I’m not sure where my love of Mexican cuisine began, but it is no doubt my favorite cuisine. “Authentic,” not authentic, Tex Mex, Cal-Mex, it’s ...
Ben’s Tropical Smoothie
Years before Jamba Juice was a thing, my hometown of Bakersfield had a local shop called Bagels and Blenders. It was a favorite in our family ...
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
As a typical kid who grew up in the 80s, we ate our fair share of fast food- namely Taco Bell and Burger King. A popular item at the King was a ...
Berry Banana Smoothie
I cannot count how many smoothies we’ve made over the years, but I can safely say it’s in the thousands. My husband and I made them almost daily when ...
Potato Salad
I don’t know about you, but I crave (and plan!) food based on the weather. The cooler weather and hunkering down in March and early April likely had ...
Tex Mex Breakfast Burrito
It is no secret in my family that I could eat mexican food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One way to sneak in my mexican food craving first thing ...
Smoky Black Bean Dip
I’m a sucker for a good bean dip, but then again, who isn’t? Good old fashioned 7-layer Tex Mex bean dip is one of my all-time favorites. ...
Freshly Baked Muffins, Anyone?
As we continue our 5th week of Shelter in Place here in the Bay Area, a bit of the panic has worn off and we have all begun to find our new normal. ...
10 Minute Hummus
Homemade hummus is too easy not to make at home and far superior to what you can typically find in the grocery store. Brands seem to vary widely ...
Eric’s Sipper (House Manhattan)
I’m not sure if we are the only ones, but the older my husband and I get, the more the old saying, “less is more” seems to apply to our lives. ...
Mezcal Con Pepino
A few years ago my husband and I were celebrating our anniversary in Cabo San Lucas at the beautiful Resort at Pedregal. Our vacation was at the ...
Anytime Frittata
Frittatas are a perfect way to use up veggies that may be past their peak freshness, small chunks of random cheeses in your fridge drawer, or leftover ...
House Granola
Homemade granola is such a staple in our house, I often forget what the store bought version tastes like, but I vaguely recall it resembling overly ...
Summer Tomato Pie
It’s late July and the local farmer’s markets in the Bay Area are overflowing with summer’s bounty. I don’t usually have a go to list from week ...
Summer Sipper
Back in my early twenties, when my friends and I wanted a drink, liquor cabinet foraging was a pretty regular occurrence. I was legal, working ...
Marinated Beans with Garlic and Herbs
One way to enjoy a summer evening at home is to have an easy, stress-free seasonal meal planned. Even better if it’s a hit with the whole ...
Everything Muffin
Last week I made these little muffins when I should have been packing for a big family vacation. I knew we had an early morning flight and the ...
Melon Salad with Feta, Jalapeno and Mint
Happy Friday, friends! I hope you all had a great week. If it's 5 o'clock where you are, congrats! If you're still a few hours away like we are, ...
Zucchini-Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Icing
August marks an important month for me. Exactly a year ago I began looking online for classes for home cooks. My plan was to give myself a ...
Food helps soothe the soul
For my close friends and family, you know the past few weeks have brought lots of sadness and anxiety with the disaster that has unfolded in ...
Happy 2018!
Happy 2018 to you all! I truly hope you had a great holiday season filled with family and friends. We sure did! Apparently, I failed to take a closer ...
Christmas Cookies: It’s the Yummiest Time of the Year
Happy December, everyone! We are in full holiday swing around here, although we have heavy hearts with the fires in Southern CA. And this time ...
Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies with Browned Butter and Sea Salt
Cookies and I go way back. Anyone remember going to the mall with your friends and getting a bag of Mrs. Field’s mini cookies? I sure do! In fact, I ...