How to Buy the Best Thanksgiving Turkey
Turkey: the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast. Along with that centerpiece comes a lot of debate: how long should you brine it, what you should stuff it with, deep fried or roasted, who gets to break the wishbone… But there’s one more really important question you should be asking…. Where did that turkey come from? Everyone… Read More»
Easy Ahi Tuna Power Bowl
Move over college kids, Ramen isn’t just a dorm food anymore. I’m pretty sure Ramen noodles were one of the first things I learned to make for myself. In high school, my friends and I used to make instant mashed potatoes out of the box, add the noodles, seasoning packet and butter and call it… Read More»
Fresh Fish Friday: Baked Halibut with Garlicky Kale & Toasted Cashews
I’ve got a quick, easy, super healthy and flavorful meal to share with you this week! A lot of people tell me that they wish they ate more fish but they just don’t know how to prepare it or what kinds to look for. Fish seems to be the most intimidating protein in the kitchen… Read More»
Sweet Potato and Tomato Pasta
Sometimes I’m just in the mood for something different. Something I’ve never had before. That happened to be a few weeks ago, a day where I didn’t feel like being in the kitchen for hours and was feeling super sad about letting go of my foster dog Lenka. We’re talking ugly-cry-multiple-times-a-day-for-multiple-days-in-a-row sad. To the point where… Read More»
Spicy Veggie Chili
Remember 2 Mondays ago when Ohio State shocked the world and won the National Championship? That same night, I shocked the world (of Texas) with an amazing chili recipe– with NO meat! Texans tend to get pretty squirrely when you mention taking the meat out of something… so I just don’t mention it. I let… Read More»
Fresh Fish Friday: Steelhead Trout
Salmon has been known as the best of the best when it comes to healthy fish for a while now, but it’s finally getting some competition… from a fish you’ve probably never heard of. Steelhead trout is an up and coming cousin of salmon that looks very similar, tastes amazing and is much cheaper than it’s… Read More»
Stuffed Pepper Quiche
I reallllly don’t like making my own crust. Anyone with me on this? Breakfast for dinner is supposed to be easy! Healthy store-bought crust is pretty much non-existent, so why not forgo the crust altogether and stuff it in a pepper? Think of your favorite omelet, whisk the ingredients together, throw it in the pepper and… Read More»
Healthy Whole Grain Pasta Salad
If you’re a self-proclaimed kitchen clutz and worried about what you’re going to take to an upcoming family gathering, work function or football watch party, I’m here to solve all your problems with this super easy, healthy pasta salad recipe. If you can wield a knife and boil water, you can make this crowd-pleasing bowl of… Read More»
Poblano Chilaquiles
The breakfast chilaquiles at State and Allen was my very first brunch meal in Dallas. I just picked what I thought was the weirdest thing off the menu at the time: Two fried eggs, Oaxaca cheese, Tasso ham, black beans, & edamame on warm tortilla chips-served w/a side of salsa. And oh, was it good. Typically,… Read More»
Meatless Monday: Veggie Fajitas
One of the things I hear almost daily from my clients is “I love Mexican food, but I know it’s sooo bad for me. How can I fit in my favorite Mexican dishes without kissing my weight loss efforts goodbye?” The great thing about Mexican-style cuisine is that it can be made super healthy with… Read More»