Lemon Thyme Asparagus

This is a healthy side dish that will go well with any protein. It’s super easy and packs a ton of taste. You will need: 2 bunches of asparagus 2 tbsp olive oil 1 pat butter 1 lemon juiced 15-20 thyme sprigs 1 tbsp garlic powder Remove the end of each asparagus and place the…

Ratatouille Soup

I love my vegetables and ratatouille is my favorite dish! I thought I would incorporate the two. You will need: 1 eggplant 2 tomatoes 2 cans peeled whole tomatoes 2 bell peppers 2 tbsp chopped garlic 1 cup white wine 4 cups chicken broth 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash two small yellow onions 3 bay…

Kale & Lentil Stuffed Peppers

I wanted to make a vegetarian version of stuffed peppers. My friend and I started making this recipe a few years ago while cooking in our apartments. Sometimes we used turkey meat and others we used beans or substituted with quinoa. They are all good options. You will need the following ingredients: 3-4 bell peppers…

Poached Cod in Tomato Saffron Broth Over Spinach

I saw this recipe in Bon Appetit Magazine and thought it looked amazing! You will need the following ingredients: 2 garlic cloves chopped 2 small cod filets (make sure you have bones removed) 1/2 cup white wine pinch of saffron threads 2 thyme sprigs 1 can whole peeled tomatoes (14.5 oz) 2 bay leaves 1…

Butternut Squash, Kale and White Bean Soup

Last night Blizzard Hercules hit New York City. Temperatures plunged into the single digits and it left people stranded indoors. I decided it was the perfect day to make soup! This recipe was inspired by another blog. It looked too good to resist. The link is below. You will need the following ingredients to make…

Honey Glazed Brussel Sprouts

I decided to start the new year off with one of my favorite recipes: honey glazed brussel sprouts. You will need the following ingredients: 20 brussel sprouts 4-5 sprigs of fresh rosemary crushed red pepper flakes 1 tbsp chopped garlic 2-3 tbsp honey 2 tbsp olive oil First, I like to cut the brussel sprouts…