Coconut Chia Pudding

Coconut Chia Pudding

This easy coconut chia pudding recipe makes a delicious dessert, snack, or even breakfast. Mango, strawberry and coconut blend very well together, while the aroma of mint adds a hint of refreshment.  Did you know that chia seeds can expand up to 10 times their 

Lime Rice

Lime Rice

I love how easy it is to make this zesty recipe. It is a GREAT addition to tacos or burritos. Lime rice can also be served with any cuisine as a side dish with your choice of protein and veggies. The lime, cream and cilantro 

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo

The fun thing about this pico de gallo recipe is that you can make it your own way. Don’t like too much spice? No problem. You can easily adjust the spice level. It’s versatile and works well in many dishes. It can be used as 

Guacamole

Guacamole

We all love guacamole. But, I think we can all agree that some guac is tastier than others. I do not like to add tomatoes to my guacamole because it makes it runny. I prefer a thick and chunky texture, which is why I highly 

Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice

This West African inspired dish has rich flavors of tomato glaze, onion, spices and smokiness. I have read there are hundreds of different regional ways of making jollof rice. The creamy texture is created through a blend of roasted red peppers. I’ve added cashews for 

Lemon Pepper Pasta

Lemon Pepper Pasta

This Italian inspired recipe started with a simple image I came across one day on the internet. It looked so appealing that it inspired me to try making it. In my first few attempts I either added too much lemon zest, which resulted in too 

Chipotle Black Beans

Chipotle Black Beans

I’ve long wanted a good black beans recipe and I think this is a great one. I often make this Mexican inspired dish for Taco Tuesdays and it’s always a hit. It’s oil-free, easy to prepare, and delivers spicy, smokey and zesty flavors without overwhelming 

Vegan Burrito

Vegan Burrito

Now this one has an interesting story! I originally created this recipe while working at Trio, a restaurant in South Minneapolis. The idea was to create a burrito with only three main ingredients and to call it a “trio-rito,” a fun play on words. Unfortunately, 

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

I created this recipe while trying to lose weight, but still wanting to have a tasty, filling, light and healthy dinner. I sometimes add a half cup of coconut milk for a richer, creamier texture, especially when serving it as a side with a sandwich 

Parsley Pesto

Parsley Pesto

This parsley pesto recipe came about during my time at the restaurant Fig+Farro. One day, we discovered all our basil had gone bad. We needed pesto for our Mediterranean Platter, which also contained hummus, harissa, olives, fresh vegetables and toasted pita bread. Out of necessity, I