This watermelon salad with lime zest and juice, fresh mint, and crumbled briny feta is one of my favorite dishes to throw together during warmer months. It’s a no-cook recipe, which is perfect for those hot summer days when I can’t be bothered to turn on the oven. This dish is great to serve at…
Healthy Dinner
Grilled Chicken with Italian Salsa Verde
Ready to amp up your grilling game? Make this simple grilled chicken with my Italian salsa verde! Grilled chicken is a summer staple, and marinating it in this delicious sauce for an hour will give it an extra punch of flavor. Plus, it looks absolutely gorgeous on a platter and will be sure to impress at…
Carrot, Sweet Potato, + Ginger Soup
This recipe is a great example of how delicious and comforting a healthy meal can be. Packed with carrots, sweet potatoes, ginger, turmeric, lime, cilantro, and coconut milk for a little creaminess – this soup is pure health in a bowl and packs some serious flavor. This is the perfect soup for a dinner party or for…
Creamy Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto + Roasted Tomatoes
Zucchini noodles are a great example of a healthy tweak on a comfort food classic that truly lightens up the dish, and still packs a ton of flavor. Trust me, pasta is my ultimate comfort food! This recipe for zucchini noodles with my homemade basil pesto, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese is light, comforting, creamy…
Basil Pesto
Growing up my family always grew herbs in our garden depending on what was in season, and every year I looked forward to picking fresh basil when the weather warmed up. When I visit home my parents still send me back to LA with a bag of freshly picked basil to bring back for cooking projects, which is…
Earth Bowls with Salmon + Edamame Mash
I strive to cook in a healthy way the majority of the time, but sometimes homemade pizza nights, Salt & Straw Ice Cream (now that they have a Venice location!), Bay Cities Italian Deli sandwiches, and the kettle corn from my local farmer’s market get in the way. Life is all about a balance, right?…
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower is in season and all over the farmer’s market right now, and I am loving it! I’ve been trying to incorporate this tasty veggie into my recipes over the past few weeks and I keep coming back to this soup. This roasted cauliflower soup is simple, seasonal, healthy, and so delicious. If you’re not…
Winter Quinoa Salad + Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
I often hear people say they don’t have the time, patience, or palate to cook healthy meals for themselves, and even as someone who loves to cook – I can completely relate. I find that setting a little time aside over the weekend makes eating healthy regularly so easy and delicious! I like to make…