Lately, I've been trying to focus on protein. No, I'm not ignoring how food tastes and shoveling protein shakes in my face. I'm going about things in a more intentional way, considering how I can thoughtfully incorporate more healthy protein sources into my daily diet. Ya ... Read more →
Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Basil Pesto
Do you remember the first time you tried spaghetti squash (if ever)? I do. I was in college and my mom, sister, and I were all under the same roof. It was the height of "low carb" mania, which I never much subscribed to, but my mom was super into the idea of having pasta-free ... Read more →
Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Arancini (Vegan)
I'm sure you're probably thinking, 'What the heck is arancini?' Great question. Arancini is an Italian dish consisting of rice balls stuffed with cheese, coated in bread crumbs, and deep fried. The result is a crispy, savory ball of goodness with a cheesy center, perfect for ... Read more →
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Meatballs
I kind of have a thing for Italian food. It's kind of like the thing I have for Mexican food, Thai food and all things margarita. But sometimes, nothing quite satisfies like a classic, hearty Italian dish, and this meatball recipe is exactly that (you know, minus the meat, ... Read more →
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pinwheels
This recipe was originally going to be vegan calzones. But, friends, it's too dang hot to turn on the oven right now. So simple, heat-free summer appetizers it is! ... Read more →
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Vegan + GF)
It's getting to be that time of year when dinners are meant to be eaten on patios and lunches should be consumed in parks and on beaches. For such weather, I have just the thing: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta! Hello, spring. ... Read more →
3-Color Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
I love pasta, but I don't love the carb heaviness it can leave me with afterwards. In fact, just this week I ate one small pancake at Bob's Red Mill and on the way home I felt tired enough for a nap after only being up for about 3 hours. So my simple solution to off-setting the ... Read more →