There's nothing quite like a burrito bowl from Chipotle. Sitting down with a warm bowl of rice, beans and all the toppings is truly magical. Ok I may be exaggerating a little bit but the point is this - Chipotle is great. I've wanted to replicate a burrito bowl for a while and modify this … Continue reading Chipotle Bowl w/ Carnitas and Roasted Corn Salsa
With winter FINALLY coming to an end, I wanted to make one last recipe using squash. What better than a warm and vibrant Butternut Squash Soup.? As usual, I did a mish mosh of two recipes from Whole Foods and Minimalist Baker. I chose crunchy chickpeas to add some crunch to an otherwise creamy soup; … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup w/ Crunchy Chickpea Croutons (Vegetarian)
Taco Tuesday is going down with an Asian flare. Today I'm pairing teriyaki sauce with shrimp, corn tortillas and a spicy slaw! The dressing on this slaw is truly addictive and the teriyaki sauce adds the perfect combo of sweet and salty! This recipe (particularly the slaw) is inspired by Once Upon A Chef. I … Continue reading Teriyaki Shrimp Tacos w/ Spicy Slaw
Today is the first day of a 5 day series and it's all about DINNER! Covering a variety of flavors and foods, I hope to offer you some new recipes to make in your kitchen! I love trying new recipes, but sometimes there's nothing like pulling out a go-to staple. Today's recipe comes from cooking … Continue reading Southwest Quinoa Salad (GF) (Vegetarian)
Just because it's breakfast time, doesn't mean tacos can't make their way onto the menu. If you're like me, you live for tacos and everything that goes along with them; salsa, guacamole, fajita veggies, the toppings are endless when it comes to building a delicious taco. Today I'm sharing a breakfast taco hash featuring ranch … Continue reading Breakfast Taco Hash (GF) (VGT)
Frozen vegetables are one of the most underutilized kitchen staples. Not only are they convenient, but their nutrient content is comparable and sometimes better to their fresh counterparts! When it comes to fresh produce that is in season, there's nothing better then a crisp apple in the fall or roasted butternut squash in the winter. … Continue reading The EASIEST Stir Fry
Ever since I studied abroad in Greece my sophomore year of college, I have loved incorporating Greek flavor profiles into my meals. This salad is a lightened up version of chicken salad and incorporates some of my favorite vegetables. In addition to being high in fiber, this salad is loaded with heart healthy fats from … Continue reading Greek Chicken Salad
Winters in the Midwest can be brutal. After a week of bitter cold weather here in Michigan, I decided it was time to break out the Instant Pot and make some chili. I don't know what it is, but there's something about a warm bowl of chili and some sweet cornbread that makes Midwest winters … Continue reading Emily’s Favorite Chili
I love meals that you can eat out of a bowl. Not only are they delicious but they're simple and easy to modify. In there simplest forms, bowl meals are essentially 4 main components - a grain, a protein, a vegetable and a sauce. Change up one of the ingredients and you have a whole … Continue reading Thai Buddha Bowls (Vegetarian)
If you like asian take-out, then you will LOVE this recipe. I had some ground beef on hand and a craving for something salty. I decided to dabble with what I had in my kitchen and stumbled upon this recipe by The Recipe Critic. This Korean-style ground beef is the perfect mixture of sweet, spicy … Continue reading Korean-Style Ground Beef w/ Coconut Rice
