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Creamy Vodka Pasta

This is my take on vodka pasta sauce with a creamier texture and lots of added vegetables. Everyone loves vodka pasta sauce and when I was asked t...

Cola Marinated Steak

This has become my most popular recipe due to the contrast of the sweet cola and spicy rub.

Tomatillo Cilantro Avocado Dressing

This dressing looks creamy, yet the tomatillo, garlic and cilantro add texture. It boosts flavor of any green salad or taco.

Soba Noodle Hot Pot with Vegetables

Japanese soba noodles contain buckwheat and pair well with the umami-rich mushrooms and edamame (green soybeans). The broth is flavorful but thereâ...

Roasted Beets with Herb Citrus Dressing

The combination of citrus and beets canâ€™t be beat; the citrus acidity brings out the sweetness in the beets, making this a wonderful salad in the...

Mediterranean Mixed Bean Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Herbs

A trio of beans is paired with fresh summer vegetables, such as heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh herbs, in this lightened Mediterranean bean ...

Green Tea Chai Latte

Chai tea spices vary greatly. Here a few ingredients produce wonderful results. Green tea and spices are great sources of antioxidants, delivered i...

Garlicky Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

What the portobellos lack in beauty, they make up for in taste, especially when marinated with garlic. These mushrooms make a great stand-in for bu...

Curried Lentils & Spinach

Lentils like many other legumes are chameleons. Theyâ€™re traditional in Indian cooking. You can use the box of frozen spinach because itâ€™s more ...

Creamy Thai Winter Squash Soup

Winter squash is abundant when itâ€™s cold out. This spiced up soupâ€™s aroma will nicely scent your house, and eating it warms you up from the ins...

Balsamic Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables

Bakeware Fall Holiday

This satisfying and easy-to-make dish fills the house with a wonderful aroma. I like to serve it anytime in the fall but especially at the holidays...

Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Fresh Peas

This salad is full of the taste of early summer, with a mix of textures and flavors. Young, firm, zucchinis are cut in thin pasta-like ribbons and ...