Creamy Black Bean Soup

This creamy black bean soup is easy to make, wholesome and delicious. Canned black beans, vegetables, spices, and broth make a creamy soup that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Lemon Basil Pesto

If you are blessed to have plenty of basil in your garden this summer, this Lemon Basil Pesto is a quick and tasty way to celebrate its abundance.

Roasted Pepper Goat Cheese Pasta

The sauce for this dish is roasted in the oven while the pasta cooks on the stovetop. A can of cherry tomatoes and a jar of pesto makes this dish a convenient pantry pull.

Lentil Soup

It is our annual custom to have lentil soup on New Year’s Day, a tradition believed to bring good luck and prosperity. Each year I switch up the recipe. This lentil soup is packed with yummy and nutritious vegetables and accented with fresh lemon juice. Delicious!

Cauliflower Casserole

This cauliflower casserole is filled with delicious umami flavor, thanks to fresh mushrooms, sweet onions, and garlic.

Topped with Swiss and Gruyère cheeses, French fried onions, and torn Italian bread make for a delicious topping that is reminiscent of French onion soup.

Creamy Lemon Basil Orzo with Spinach, Mushrooms, & Artichokes

Lemon and basil cream sauce paired with delicious garlicky spinach, mushrooms, and artichokes, then tossed with orzo pasta. So tangy, creamy, herbaceous, and delicious!

Cheesy, Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

This cheesy and creamy spinach artichoke dip is a fabulous dip for any occasion. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, or veggie dippers, you and your family will love it!

King Oyster Mushrooms in a Butter Honey Soy Glaze

I love mushrooms, and these King Oyster Mushrooms are the most “meaty”, flavorful, and the best mushrooms I have ever had.

Homemade Cheesy Spinach Quiche

This cheesy delicious quiche is good warm or room temperature, and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.