Recipes

With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, it would be a crime if I didn’t post a Mexican themed recipe. One of my favorite dips ever, if not favorite, is Guacamole. The silky avocado mixed with crunchy onions, jalapeños, and tang from the acid is the best on just about everything. I love to add a little sweetness by adding a ripe mango, taking it to another level. This Guac is a must for this Cinco de Mayo, and just about every Taco Tuesday!

Since my family is Italian, I grew up eating really good Bolognese and it was my mother’s specialty! I love a classic bolognese, but sometimes I like to switch it up and add some spices. This is my go to recipe to spice up the classic bolognese and make it a little more interesting!

One of my favorite snacks are homemade protein balls. A lot of protein bars are so processed with ingredients and chemicals there is very little nutrition remaining which is why I think it’s easiest to make my own and know exactly what I'm eating. These are one of my favorites because they are sweet, salty and packed with nutrients. They are super easy, no cooking involved, just need a food processor!

One of my favorite side dishes are casseroles, but most are unhealthy and filled with pastas, mayos, cream sauces, and loads of things making them tasty, but heavy. This is my go to vegan and paleo casserole that is filled with flavor, isn’t too heavy, and super healthy! 

The layers of eggplants, onions, seasonings and sauce make for the perfect side dish or even substitute for meat as a main dish. 

I don’t care how old you are, but one of the best foods out there are chicken nuggets. The one thing I missed the most when starting to eat healthier were crispy chicken nuggets. All store bought ones were always made in gross oils and coated with unhealthy flours. Because of this I created a healthier at home chicken nugget that is just as good and easy to make. With better for you flours, and healthy oils, I do not feel bad about eating 20 of these at one sitting! 

One of my favorite ways to flavor my food is through fun herbed butters. It is so easy to whip together some herbs and fun ingredients and make butters that go great on cheese boards, steaks, vegetables, crostini’s and just about everything. 

If you're dairy free and haven’t had the luxury of herbed butters, then Miyoko's vegan butter is full of clean ingredients that is easy to love. It's so easy to use and make into tasty herb butters that go great with so many dishes.