Spaghetti Pomodoro

About This Recipe: Even though there are endless pasta options, my favorite Italian dish will always be spaghetti pomodoro. I am a huge fan of tomatoes in general, and this simple combination of canned whole tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings makes the best homemade tomato sauce. I chose to use canned whole tomatoes this time, … More Spaghetti Pomodoro

Kale Pesto Pasta

About This Recipe: Fresh basil pesto is my go to pasta sauce for when I am not in the mood for tomato sauce. I already have my perfect basil pesto recipe on the blog (link here,) but I wanted to experiment with a new kale pesto recipe. You will be surprised at how tasty kale … More Kale Pesto Pasta

Four Bean Salad

About This Recipe: Summer is in full swing, and one of my favorite summer deli eats is the four bean salad. Even though I love a deli coleslaw, macaroni salad, and potato salad, four bean salad is probably the healthiest way to go. I believe traditionally this salad consists of green beans, wax beans (which … More Four Bean Salad

Creamy Baba Ganoush

About This Recipe: Mediterranean food is one of my favorite types of cuisine, and there’s nothing that I love more than a good mezze dip trio. And a must have dip is none other than baba ganoush. I always wondered how they made it, and it’s actually pretty simple but just takes a fair amount … More Creamy Baba Ganoush

Dill Cucumber Salad

About This Recipe: If you are a fan of pickles, you will love this “quick pickle” dill cucumber salad recipe. This is a super light, fresh, and healthy side dish that is perfect for a summertime BBQ or picnic. Definitely try to slice the cucumbers as thinly as possible so that the vinegar dressing can … More Dill Cucumber Salad

Vegan Summer Rolls

About This Recipe: Every summer I love making these Vietnamese spring rolls, and this year is no exception. Last year I posted a recipe for traditional Vietnamese shrimp summer rolls with a peanut dipping sauce that you can find here. But today, I didn’t feel like having protein, and made a vegan version with an … More Vegan Summer Rolls