Main Dish

Are there certain foods your other half prefers not to eat, or even downright dislikes? For my husband, that would be most beans and legumes. Recently he had “accidentally, on purpose” eaten black beans in a dish out at a restaurant, which gave me hope that more beans would come into our rotation. Yet, I […]

When the temperatures are running over 90 degrees, nobody should have to tun on their stove or oven to get a nutritious meal on the table. That’s where a store bought rotisserie chicken can come in to save the day! I’m sharing with you three different ways to use up a bird for two people […]

It’s taken me a while, but I’ve finally come around to tofu. Now, I know it’s not a requirement to incorporate tofu into a plant-based diet, but sometimes you just need to get creative, push your taste buds a bit, and try a few new ways to prepare an unfamiliar food. I wanted to share […]

Here it is ladies and gents, another Meatless Monday recipe for the win! While I enjoy all varieties of beans tossed into salads and scooped into grain bowls I sometimes need to put a twist on them to keep things interesting.- enter chickpea burgers. These patties are inspired and slightly tweaked from the Middle Eastern […]

Want to know one of my secrets to conjuring up a delicious and nutritious meal? Always be prepared! Okay, so maybe it’s not that big of a secret, but having a stocked pantry and fridge makes healthy eating come together that much more seamlessly. Being prepared especially comes in handy when it’s cold outside and […]

While all of the other reindeer wouldn’t let Rudolph play any games, the creators of The Recipe Redux are inviting us to join in on a holiday foodie game called “Grab a Book and Cook”. The challenge is to grab a cookbook and ReDux the recipe on any page that is a combination of the […]

I am so excited to share this week’s recipe with you all, not only because it’s incredibly easy and delicious and making me more excited for all things roasted, warm, and fall, but because this is my first entry for The Recipe ReDux challenge! What is the Recipe ReDux you ask? Essentially it’s a recipe […]

Living in New York City means that opportunities for grilling and dining al fresco in the comfort of your own home are rare if not non-existent. So, when traveling home to the Northern Kentucky area over a gloriously sunny weekend in June, I took full advantage and enjoyed a meal that included all of the […]

Of his own choosing my husband requested a recipe with collard greens and portobello mushrooms this week- seriously! If you knew Mr. CN five years ago your eyes would be popping out of your head right now. This is the guy whose vegetable intake was basically limited to guacamole and a tomato pasta sauce when […]

Are you practically turning orange from the amount of carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes you’ve eaten over this long, long winter slash slow start to spring? Or does the sight of a gourd just make you bored? Well, get ready for slap of color and bite of freshness because SPRING is here! We’ve been enjoying […]