Nine years ago, my fourteen-year-old self decided that loving food meant I needed to know how to cook it. Although I am fortunate to have a mother who would have been happy to cook me every meal for the rest of my young life, I craved both independence and an outlet to express my creativity. After skimming through…
Oven Roasted Chickpeas
Today I am going to share a super delicious and simple snack recipe that features one of my absolute favorite ingredients- chickpeas! Also known as garbanzo beans, these lovely little legumes are incredibly versatile. I love finding new ways to eat them, and have used them as the star ingredient to many of my recipes,…
Basil and Hemp Seed Pesto
Due to my appreciation for delicious seasonal produce, trips to the farmer’s market are a must during the summer months. There is something truly special about knowing where your food was grown, and experiencing the beauty, freshness, and flavors that simply blow most supermarket imports away. This year, my minor obsession with summer produce finally pushed me to…
Berry Bliss Smoothie and the Beauty of Simplicity
After a long, cold winter, it finally feels like spring! Both sunny and rainy days are frequent, some of my favorite fruits and veggies are in season, and a light jacket is all I need to comfortably spend time outside. What gets me the most are the gorgeous flowers that are in bloom all around me. From large trees…
Nourishing Power Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
All salads are NOT created equal. The significant portion of modern society that seems to consider salads and veggies as tasteless “diet foods” could not be more off. Don’t get me wrong, I agree that the iceberg wedge with dressing that you find at some restaurants is far from substantial. However, that depiction does not…
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
I have always had a love for baking. Back in high school, I can recall daydreaming about baking muffins, and anticipating the end of the day so I could go home and transform my visions into reality. The kitchen, to me, was like a blank canvas that I could decorate with whatever images and…
Simply Avocado Toast and Its Many Variations
Although I had been hearing and reading about their health benefits for years, I only just gave in to trying avocados about six months ago. Avocado just wasn’t a regular staple in my household growing up, and until about a year ago, I never really branched out from what I had grown accustomed to. As…
Maple Spice Oatmeal Bowl of Goodness
It was another cold and blustery day in Durham today. In addition to daydreams of warmth, weather like this never fails to provoke my cravings for warm, comforting foods. Although creamy pasta dishes and steamy soups are at the top of my list, nothing comes close to oatmeal. I’m not sure if it is…
Hummus Tortilla Pizza: The Perfect Fast and Simple Meal
Life can be pretty hectic as an individual in modern society. Although each day is different, I often find it difficult to set aside the time to cook laborious meals on my busiest days. At times like these, I look to simple (but still delicious) meals that I can whip up in less than 20-30…
Garlic and Herb Roasted Vegetables
Mmm roasted vegetables. So versatile, so comforting, and so very yummy. Whether they are served as a side dish to a main course, over grains like quinoa, or as the highlight of a pasta dish, they are incredibly nourishing in all forms! Although roasted vegetables are generally tasty regardless of the preparation and cooking methods…
