Due to my Italian heritage, I grew up eating a lot of pasta. As much as I enjoy a classic tomato sauce, cream sauces were always superior for my taste buds. If you, like me, are intolerant to dairy or are looking for a more nutritious alternative to classic dishes such as fettuccine Alfredo, I encourage…
Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Miso-Tahini Dressing
There is something so comforting about roasted vegetables with a creamy sauce. Potatoes and carrots are some of my personal favorites, especially due to their ability to crisp up in the oven. I have found the key to getting perfectly crispy potatoes is evenly spreading the veggies on the pan before roasting so that there…
Creamy Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Until about a year ago, tahini was nothing more to me than that unfamiliar ingredient that I would add to my homemade hummus. After learning about its many health benefits, I decided to try adding it into more of my meals and recipes, and it has since become a staple topping for my toast and oatmeal, and my favorite…
Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta
Pasta has always been one of my absolute favorite foods. When I first developed my love for cooking years ago, pasta dishes were practically the only meals I made. From homemade gnocchi to mushroom bolognese to baked penne marinara with every vegetable I could think of, I loved putting my creativity to the test. Although I experimented with a variety…
