Asian Chicken Salad with Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

A salad like this will easily set you back $20 a pound at a gourmet market, but now, you can make it yourself (between you and me: that’s my preference anyway!) This Asian Chicken Salad with Orange-Sesame Vinaigrette is gluten and dairy free, perfect for meal prepping or making ahead of time, and keeps for 4-5 days in the fridge, dressing and all! 

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My Christmas Menu

This Christmas, I’ve curated a menu that features six recipes that promise to add a touch of nostalgia to your festive table. I have developed, loved and leant on these recipes for so many years – some being adapted from my mom and precious childhood memories, and others having been discovered and adapted in more recent years.

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Peppermint Bark Cookies (Crisp & Chewy!)

If there is one cookie you make of mine this holiday season, it should be these Peppermint Bark Cookies. They’re crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, gluten free and dairy free if you want them to be!

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Silky Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes (Healthier Too!)

This is the mashed potato recipe you NEED for Thanksgiving: free up oven space for your turkey and use your slow-cooker instead for the easiest, no-boil mashed potatoes ever! This recipe calls for much less butter and milk than a traditional mashed potato but we aren’t sacrificing on flavor…

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No-Cook Cranberry Relish (Easy + Less Sugar!)

It’s officially time for Thanksgiving dinner prep! This is the best cranberry sauce I’ve ever had, but in all fairness, it’s practically the only cranberry sauce I’ve ever had.  This is my family’s recipe for a no-cook cranberry relish…

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Tuscan Kale Salad with Peaches, Parmesan, and Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

Summer days seem to go on forever, and if I close my eyes and picture those perfect sun-drenched moments, I swear I can smell fresh peaches. They’ve been growing in abundance this season and it’s been a delight to dream up new, delicious ways to use them. I’ve been crushing on this salad for months and I couldn’t wait another second to share it with you.

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Persimmon & Rosemary

Now that the holidays are behind us, I can get back to regularly scheduled programming:  easy, healthy dishes with familiar ingredients made in a new way.  Truth be told, it’s my favorite way to cook, and my favorite type of recipe to share because it’s

Caramelized Curried Cauliflower with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce (Vegetarian, Gluten-free)

This Indian-inspired curried cauliflower is an earthy, warming, plant-based dinner that’s an absolute must-add to your dinner recipe rotation. Cauliflower is a hearty staple in any vegan/vegetarian/plant-based diet and I love creating dishes that as a meat eater, don’t make you feel as though something’s missing!

Artichoke Scampi Pasta (Gluten Free)

This Artichoke Scampi Pasta a light and refreshing meal, perfect for those warm summer evenings or whenever you crave something quick and delicious. The best part? It comes together in just 20 minutes. 

The Best Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs

When I don’t know what to make for dinner, I make these chicken thighs. They are as crispy and golden as can be without frying and with NO extra oil. And who doesn’t love a meal that’s ready in 30 minutes?

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Blueberry Dump-It Cobbler (Half The Fat & Sugar) (Gluten Free)

Remember how you all swooned over my Dump-It Strawberry Cobbler? Well, buckle up because I’m back with another irresistible twist that’s equally tempting. If you haven’t tried your hand at these recipes before, get ready to indulge in a dessert so effortless, it practically begs to be enjoyed all day long – from lazy summer evenings to a cheeky morning treat (don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me!).