Craving Italian food? Don’t really like the feeling of all the grease from the heavy cheeses? Enjoy the same rich cheesy flavors but with a higher source of protein. This is one of my favorite dinners to make and it surprises everyone when they find out there is tofu in the filling instead of ricotta …
This recipe is a glorified version of a meal I used to make in college all the time! Using staple ingredients in the house, the whole dish comes together in under 15 minutes from start to finish. What you will need: For the Sauce:1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup chili garlic sauce1-2 …
With its colorful layers of our favorite ingredients enveloped in one nice packet, everyone loves a good Taco bell crunchwrap. Although I do love the concept of it, I’m not the biggest fan of the beans or cheese from the fast food restuarant. So here’s my take on a super easy, healthy, vegetarian version of …
I’m super excited to share this recipe, my dad’s famous creation: Baked Spaghetti with Fried Eggplant and Potatoes! The smell of each step in the recipe — frying the vegetables, cooking the spaghetti, and baking the whole thing — bring back lots of cherished memories from my childhood. It was one of the most anticipated …
I’ve never had deep dish pizza in Chicago, but this homemade pizza pie is nothing short of what I expect from the windy city. This flaky, buttery crust filled with veggies and loaded with cheeses, will leave you and your guests wanting more after every slice. The first time we made this was on Superbowl …
A family-favorite recipe of my version of Thai green curry! This one uses the Thai Kitchen Curry Paste, but any other Thai paste should work just as well, so experiment with your favorite Thai curry flavors! What you will need: 1/2 medium white onion6 cloves garlic, finely minced2 cups of bite size chopped fresh vegetables1-2 …
This taco recipe is a family favorite – packed with a variety of nutrients and flavors that bring a delicious meal to the table super quickly! There is a little bit of sweet and tangy from all the different ingredients & super customizable for your individual preferences! What you will need: Small corn tortillas Black …
One of my favorite places on The Corner at UVa was Roots Natural Kitchen. Similar to other popular bowl-based quick food options, Roots has the perfect blend of flavors and vegetables to make a delicious and (healthyish) meal at any time of day. Miss the days when I would grab this meal and be off …
This recipe is one that I have been experimenting with for a while, trying to find the right balance between the sauces and bring out the umami flavor without the addition of fish sauce. Inspired by the endless number of Thai restaurants in my university town, check out this recipe to make your own drunken …
As the start of summer rolls around and the weather starts to warm up, smoothies are absolutely my go-to for a post workout beverage or even for lunch! This berry smoothie is perfect for berry lovers and has a little texture from the added nuts 🙂 What you will need: 1/4 cup milk (any kind) …
