Let’s talk falafel! If you’re a plant based enthusiast, I guarantee that you’ve had falafel at one time or another. While living in NYC, I’d have to say that I probably ate nearly 100 falafels at this one shop near the NYU…
Let’s talk carrots! I personally buy almost 2lbs of carrots a week so I’m no stranger to them. I roast them, my son eats them raw, and I juice them every day. However, I had seen the carrot dog concept about a year or…
Long before my cooking days I would shy away from anything “pasta”. When dining out I never ordered it, I never craved it, and my viewpoint was that it was just adding refined carbs to my diet. It wasn’t until my culinary course at NYU…
With Memorial Day around the corner I thought I would throw together the best of the best in vegan recipes to compliment your day and recognize those who fought for this country and remember those we’ve lost. From salads to dips,…
If there is one thing I haven’t tried a lot, it’s jerk seasoning! Whether it be because I haven’t had it often or that there or minimal spice blend options at Whole Foods, it just isn’t something I craved, until now! If there…
Believe it or not, there was a time that I gravitated away from pasta. While those days are long gone, I’m all about the staple pasta dishes… and this is one of them! I actually didn’t explore the glory of leeks until I created this recipe a…
Hello & Happy Thursday! Let’s talk tacos! Believe or not, fried avocado was one of the first recipes I ever explored back in 2014! It was a newer concept at the time, rarely done, and it still holds up today. Fast forward to…
Hello & Happy Friday!! When it comes to potatoes, I’m all about variety. There is something about each one that is great for various concepts or entree pairings, but if I had to say so, I love a good sweet…
Hello & Happy Friday!! Lately I’ve been all about everything tacos! One thing we can all agree on is that tacos are a win. No matter what the season or what dietary preferences you have, you can tailor a taco…
If there is one thing that’s widely loved, it’s Chipotle. I remember when they first launched and I immediately noticed the difference in their product versus what existed at the time. One of my personal favorite things was the cilantro lime rice. There are so many ways to…
Hello & Happy Friday If there is one veggie I had to pick as being the most versatile, it’s cauliflower! You can honestly do so much with it, the options are endless. From soups to sauces, pizza crust…
Hello Pink Noodles! I don’t know about you, but I love adding color to dishes. You can add color by simply adding vibrant produce to a recipe or one of personal favorites, dying noodles! Long ago nobody used natural dyes, but they’ve become…
Let’s talk Carrots! In our house, we go through about 2 large bags of carrots a wk. I use them in my daily juice and roast them all the time. They make for the perfect fries and are so good in a soup! Bonus, there…
If there is one thing I crave when the spring weather hits, it’s a good salad! While I can simply throw a bunch of veggies together and call it a day. It’s so easy to take a few extra steps and create something that’s truly memorable…
Hello & Happy Wednesday!! One thing I love with recipe development, is remakes! It’s a great way to revisit staples to make sure they really deliver in all areas and also put a fresh spin on them. One of my favorite dishes that I did…