Creamy polenta pairs with a garlicky shrimp is satisfying and comforting dish. The shrimp has a little kick to it with the red pepper paste and the polenta gets a creamy finish from cream cheese.

S’mores are a seasonal treat that are popular into the summer all the way to the fall. The gooey marshmallows and melted chocolate in between graham crackers is a decadent treat.

Garlic and rosemary fingerling potato salad is an elegant upgrade to your traditional side. Serve it cold or warm and you will not be disappointed.

There are lots of popular recipes that call for the use of breadcrumbs. Simple dishes like breaded chicken cutlets or chicken fingers call for breadcrumbs to add flavor and texture.

Lemongrass, leeks, and garlic mussels are an easy 20 minute meal. Grab some crusty bread and make a great salad. You are set!

Garlic miso slaw is a fresh take on a traditional bbq side. Packed with crunch vegetables and tangy miso vinaigrette.

Birch beer granita is quick, easy, and refreshing. Perfect for your outdoor parties and upcoming fathers day celebrations!

Summer squash and fig orzo salad with yuzu vinaigrette is fresh take on a pasta salad. Perfect for your summer bbq's!

Crab meat sauteed with shallots, lemon, and white wine on top of sweet, crispy brioche bread. Topped with a pat of old bay butter makes you feel like you are on a trip to New England.

Blackberries with a basil simple syrup make for a wonderfully refreshing drink. Not only is it delicious but it is gorgeous too!

This egg bake is an easy make ahead breakfast dish packed with flavor. Using kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano, and English muffins.

One of the foods I need to stay away from while pregnant is sushi.  A small price to pay for having a little miracle I know. 

These smoothie recipes will be with me during pregnancy and beyond. The pineapple banana smoothie is great for hydration.

These bites are a perfect healthy snack. With dates, peanut butter, flax and chia seeds. Plus crunchy maca honeycomb cereal make these the perfect energy boosting bites!

Pasta punttanesca is a flavorful and quick pasta dish. Packed with capers and kalamata olives this pasta is a weeknight winner!

Roasting the squash with thyme  really elevated the recipe. Needless to say, my containers didn’t last very long at the table.

Quick and easy chocolate coconut pancakes are a great breakfast treats. The pancakes have a light coconut undertone with rich chocolate goodness.

This bolognese inspired baked ziti elevates your everyday cheesy baked ziti. The addition of meat simmered in red wine gives this family meal a special touch!

Perfect for a brunch or post holiday breakfast. Add a little champagne to your batter for extra fluffy pancakes.

This fun and festive sangria is perfect for winter gatherings.