recipes

Shrimp scampi and bread on a serving dish.

Weeknight Wonder: Shrimp Scampi

Posted On Apr 26, 2022 By Brandy Gales

This classic recipe makes a simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce that goes well with a pile of pasta or with a hunk of crusty bread.... Read More
Pesto salmon salad on a serving dish.

Date Night Dinner: Pesto Salmon Salad

Posted On Apr 15, 2022 By Brandy Gales

Recently I went on a trip to New York. While I was there, I saw that a Niçoise Salad was on almost every menu at every restaurant I went to. Yes, I did order it a few times. While I love the traditional salad, I wanted to come home and put my own spin on it.... Read More
Toasted chickpeas on avocado toast on a plate.

Toasted Chickpea and Avocado Toast

Posted On Apr 8, 2022 By Brandy Gales

This recipe is a combination of two of my favorite and easy recipes, Healthy Butter Chicken for the chickpea topping and my The Ultimate Avocado Toast for everything else.... Read More
Pork carnitas on tortillas.

Weeknight Wonder: Carnitas Tacos

Posted On Apr 4, 2022 By Brandy Gales

Who doesn’t want Taco Tuesday, or Thursday, or maybe even Taco Friday to be a mainstay in their homes?... Read More
Sautéed Spicy Cucumbers, Mushrooms, and Zucchini on a serving dish.

Sautéed Spicy Cucumbers, Mushrooms, and Zucchini

Posted On Mar 11, 2022 By Brandy Gales

This recipe brings together everything I love in a traditional stir fry. However, I remove the meat and the starch, be it rice or noodles. I also cut down on the heavy fat of a traditional spicy mayo and I substitute in Greek yogurt. The texture is fluffier and creates... Read More