It’s so important to have those go-to dinner ideas for the long workdays or when you just feel like being lazy! This is one of those for us – such a good staple to have in the dinner rotation and can be entirely prepped in advance (or prepared very quickly). You probably already have a…
Month: February 2016
Asian Edamame Avocado Salad
I absolutely love making quinoa salads – they are so versatile, hold up well as leftovers and are such a great and hearty side dish. This week, to go with my Asian sesame salmon, I made this edamame avocado salad and I think you’ll love it! Feel free to adjust the veggies – you can…
Sunday Meal Prep – Week 2
Here’s hoping this post gives you some inspiration for things you could make today or sometime this week – all such great options! Here’s what we have this week: Breakfast: Oatmeal muffins – served with cashew butter and my raspberry chia jam Lunch: Asian edamame avocado quinoa salad with sesame asian salmon. Served with the…
Sesame Asian Salmon
If you’ve never cooked with sesame oil, today is the day to change that. I normally use olive oil in my cooking and while it’s wonderful, today I was looking for something a bit nuttier and more aligned to the Asian menu I had in mind. This recipe tastes like the salmon teriyaki you get…
Blueberry Cucumber Breakfast Smoothie
I’ve always heard that cucumbers are good in smoothies, refreshing, etc. etc. etc. but never gave them a chance because I thought their taste would be weird with other fruit and especially bananas. I had no idea what I was missing! I made this beautiful creation this morning and it’ll definitely be in the smoothie…
The Best Carrot Cake Muffins
I can’t stop making these – they are TOO good. I first saw a similar recipe in a London newspaper last summer and immediately knew it was one I wanted to try. I’ve since adapted it and love the final product! I’ve been making a batch a week – I have one for breakfast with…
Cowboy Caviar
I remember the first time I ever had this – I was in Saratoga Springs for a reunion with my college roommates. We were staying at one of the girl’s parents’ house who also happens to be a fantastic chef and an even better hostess – we were never without food or drink. My kind…
Foolproof Overnight Oats
These have become a big thing over the past few years and with good reason. They are healthy, can be made in advance and portable (depending on what container you use) – that’s a winning breakfast combination in my book. You can find a zillion recipes online but I think it’s best to start basic,…
Banana and Egg Pancakes
While I was living in corporate housing here in London, I had a very minimal kitchen setup. There were a few pots and pans and whatever could fit in my mini fridge and freezer but you forget how hard it is to cook without a pantry full of spices and seasonings. This recipe was absolutely perfect during…
Raspberry Chia Jam
If jam is something you love, this recipe will be one of your new favorites. It has the same “seed stuck in your tooth” texture that you’ll get with traditional jam recipes but without the labor-intensive process and added sugars – that’s a win in my book! Until I started making this recipe, jam…
How to start drinking your coffee BLACK
My first memories of coffee are in middle school when I discovered frappuccinos. The caramel variety were my absolute favorite – extra whipped cream, extra extra caramel syrup. To be fair, these are one of the most delicious things EVER, but also one of the unhealthiest. As I got older, I tried to be healthier…
Packing the perfect (adult) lunchbox
When I first graduated college and entered Cubicle World, I always bought my lunch. I had a rotation of places in the surrounding 3-4 blocks – in addition to the company cafeteria during those Chicago winters – that were on constant rotation. While I had my fair share of great salads and sandwiches, it sure…
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