Pan Fried Halloumi Sandwich with Olive Relish

This pan fried halloumi sandwich with olive relish is both crispy and creamy. The halloumi is seared until perfectly caramelized on the outside. The olive relish — made with chopped olives, pepperoncini, herbs, and a splash of vinegar — adds a punchy, Mediterranean-inspired contrast. Tucked into crusty bread or a soft roll, it’s a simpleContinueContinue reading “Pan Fried Halloumi Sandwich with Olive Relish”

Enfrijoladas (Cheese Enchiladas with Black Bean Sauce)

This recipe for enfrijoladas is just about the easiest enchilada recipe you can make. The steps include blending the sauce ingredients, stuffing corn tortillas with cheese, pouring the sauce over, adding more cheese and baking. 🙂 It took so little time to put this recipe together. I loved the smoky, spicy hearty black bean sauceContinueContinue reading “Enfrijoladas (Cheese Enchiladas with Black Bean Sauce)”

Dumpling Salad

Lots of really creative recipe twists have been popping up on my social media lately. These videos are really inspiring to think outside the box on recipes. I love this concept of a dumpling salad. Combining pan seared dumplings with a dipping sauce dressing, plus fresh veggies and herbs is genius. I love this recipeContinueContinue reading “Dumpling Salad”

Hariyali Paneer Biryani with Raita and Basmati Rice

I am a huge pan of paneer, and I pretty much love any Indian dish made with it. This Hariyali Paneer Biryani with Raita might just be my new favorite. Paneer is also my daughter’s favorite, so we eat it often. If you have not had paneer, it is a simple cheese made from onlyContinueContinue reading “Hariyali Paneer Biryani with Raita and Basmati Rice”

Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Black Beans and Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

If I’m being honest, this is not really my family’s favorite type of meal, but it is mine! I loved this kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans and lemon garlic vinaigrette. I ate the leftovers for lunch for 3 days after we had it. It held up SO well in the fridge withContinueContinue reading “Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Black Beans and Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette”

Pappardelle with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and Fried Sage

Pasta dishes always make a great easy meal. Pappardelle with gorgonzola cream sauce and fried sage is up there with my favorite easy pasta dishes. The chewy noodles are coated in this amazing garlic and gorgonzola sauce. Additionally, fresh spinach and sautéed mushrooms add flavor and nutrition. If you have not had the pleasure ofContinueContinue reading “Pappardelle with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and Fried Sage”

Roasted Poblano Mac and Cheese

The other night I made this roasted poblano mac and cheese. This is variation on mac and cheese that includes lot of roasted poblano peppers along with some spices like smoked paprika and Cajun mix. I loved the extra dimension these additions bring to this mac and cheese. I’m not going to lie, this recipeContinueContinue reading “Roasted Poblano Mac and Cheese”

West African Peanut Stew

Just looking at this photo is making me want to eat this meal again. 🙂 West African peanut stew is a unique and delicious stew dish. It’s a beautiful balance of savory, nutty, slightly sweet, and spicy with a thick, silky texture. The peanut base makes it rich and hearty, while the tomatoes and spicesContinueContinue reading “West African Peanut Stew”

Pan Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce and Broccoli

Tofu is an amazingly versatile and healthy option to add into your meal rotation. My daughter and I both adore all forms of tofu so it is no struggle to eat it here. Since tofu comes in many forms and is neutral in flavor, there are so so many ways to use it. Use firmContinueContinue reading “Pan Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce and Broccoli”

Dumpling Soup with Tofu, Mushrooms and Bok Choy

This dumpling soup recipe is a fantastic week night easy meal that really doesn’t take long to put together since it uses store bought dumplings and stock as a starting point. You can keep this simple, or add additional elements like chopped garlic and ginger to increase the flavor. This can also be a vegetarianContinueContinue reading “Dumpling Soup with Tofu, Mushrooms and Bok Choy”