Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Chicken Kebabs

This recipe is very flavorful, delicious and my go to recipe for my summer BBQs with friends and family. I marinate the chicken the night before the BBQ, skewer them with red peppers and red onions the morning of, and then thrown them on the 

Garlic Lemon Roasted Cornish Hens

Garlic Lemon Roasted Cornish Hens

This is not a typical meal for us, but I made these roasted Cornish Hens for dinner and totally loved it, so I thought I would share. I marinated the hens overnight so they would absorb all the great flavors in the marinade and then 

Perfect Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Perfect Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

These potatoes are delicious and my go to quick recipe. I make these a bit differently when I am making them ahead of time (i.e. typically for Thanksgiving I make mashed potatoes the day before – I will share that recipe at some point). For 

Black Beans!

Black Beans!

I make these black beans using canned beans but you can also make them with the dried beans. Just soak overnight and boil until soft, then follow the instructions here. I love to make beans from scratch but for some reason I never plan ahead 

Spicy Chicken Tacos

Spicy Chicken Tacos

One of my favorite weeknight meals. It takes about 20 minutes to prep all the components and 20 minutes to cook the chicken! Quick, simple and delicious. This recipe is a bit spicy because I use adobo sauce to marinate the chicken. I use a 

Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

This is awesome on spicy tacos and can also just be used as a snack or pickled side! Ingredients: 1/2 half ripe mango (peeled and thinly sliced) 1 red onion (thinly sliced) Juice of 1/2 lime Handful of cilantro chopped Salt and pepper to taste 

Lime Creme

Lime Creme

My favorite taco sauce!!!! Yum Ingredients: 2 tbsp Greek yogurt Juice of 1/2 lime 1/4 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp paprika 1 tbsp jalapeno (finely diced) – optional Instructions: Squeeze lime juice into a bowl. Whisk in the Greek yogurt until smooth. Add spices and salt 

Ricotta Orange Cake

Ricotta Orange Cake

This cake is scrumptious, has an awesome orange flavor and is great for the summer. It’s not very sweet and pairs well with a nice white wine. I remember when I was a child my mom made orange cake and it was one of my 

Shrimp Veggie Udon Soup (Thai inspired)

Shrimp Veggie Udon Soup (Thai inspired)

The flavors in this soup are amazing. I make it a bit spicy by adding sambal oelek but you can leave this out or reduce to your liking. I love Shiitake mushrooms in this dish, but you can use whichever mushrooms you like most. Feel 

Pan Seared Portobello Mushrooms

Pan Seared Portobello Mushrooms

Flavorful and yummy, this can be made in as little as 20 minutes and pairs well with most sides. I have served this as a main with pasta and as a side with mushroom rice and scallops. Perfect vegetarian main dish or can be a