Sides & Apps Sides & Apps

Roasted Broccoli w/ Tahini Dipping Sauce

Instead of frying, just roast these tasty little florets a high temperature for a crispy broccoli piece that has tons of crunch with a lot less oil.  Sometimes it’s just a matter of getting creative with our vegetables to keep things interesting!! This dish goes wonderfully with a drizzle of a mediterranean style dressing of tahini-garlic-lemon. 

Read More
Sides & Apps Sides & Apps

Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

These easy marinated cherry tomatoes are bursting with flavor, so easy to prepare, and perfect for hydrating your skin and cells on a hot summer evening.  Whip up this 5 min cherry tomato salad, perfect addition over fresh fish, on the side with a meat/fish, or even just tossed with some chickpeas, quinoa, or spinach for a meal. 

Read More

Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

This baked garlic salmon is SO easy, takes only 5 minutes to put in the dish, and then 15 minutes to cook.  The mediterranean style flavors of lemon, extra virgin olive oil, and thyme make for a delicious table favorite.  Pair with a side of roasted asparagus or a simple arugula salad. 

Read More
Sides & Apps Sides & Apps

Holiday Apps & Desserts

Looking for some HEALTHY holiday appetizers and desserts?  Get over 15 different creative ways to pull in healthy proteins and fats, increasing the fiber and cutting out the high amount of added sugar and saturated fats/butter that most holiday recipes have.  I served these at my cooking demo last week and they ALL were a HIT!! Plus these are practical and realistic suggestions - no more than 5 minutes of prep for most (if not ALL of these recipes).  Enjoy!

Read More