Meatball & Mini Ravioli Soup
If you’re a soup lover like me, a big pot of soup on a chilly Fall day is one of the best things you can…
Category: Fall
Zucchini & Cauliflower Soup
My passion for soup intensifies every time I come up with a new way to blend different veggies. Since I’m usually always stirring in some…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake
If you’ve watched my Facebook Live video series with Dr. Madiha Saeed, you’ll probably know a little bit about this recipe and why it’s appearing…
Pumpkin Parfaits with Yogurt, Honey & Nuts
While parfaits are often seen on dessert tables, the use of pumpkin is hardly ever a staple found inside- at least not from what I’ve…
Cream of Broccoli & Cheddar Soup
At this time of year, everyone talks about New Year’s resolutions. To top the list, it’s usually about getting fit and eating healthier. I think…
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
I can’t remember the last time we had mashed potatoes from a box. Just the thought of it brings to mind the empty feeling I…
How to Make Gravy
Making gravy is sometimes an intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be! In fact, once you try it out and practice a few times,…
Fig, Pine Nut, Garlic & Herb Stuffing
Every good bird would love to have some stuffing alongside it, right? Well, there are tons of ways to make a great stuffing so you…
Classic Roasted Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables
Everyone loves a classic roasted chicken and there are countless recipes in the world on to make the perfect one, and I certainly have my…
Red Lentil and Carrot Soup
Those of you who’ve been reading my recipes for a while probably already know that I’m a total soup lover and a lover of the…
10 Uses for Homemade Pumpkin Puree
We see pumpkins everywhere right now, don’t we? And they come in all shapes and sizes and even colors (i.e. orange, green, light beige). They’re…
Salad with Dates, Almonds & Apples
One of the easiest things you can do to a salad to spruce it up is to add something surprisingly sweet. I love chopped dates in my…
Acorn Squash Hummus
Years ago I would have never openly served a hummus dish other than one made strictly from chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste). I thought…
Create A Beautiful ‘Eid Appetizer Table This Fall
I love entertaining during the holidays more than any other time of year. It gives me the opportunity to do what I love most: make…
Lamb Stew with Pumpkin, Plantain, Sweet Potato and Chickpeas
When we look through recipes online or in magazines, what really prompts us to go out of our way to make a list and head out…
Roasted Pumpkin
If there’s ever one recipe that will help create even more recipes, it’s those for roasted vegetables. I absolutely love to fire up the oven…
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts and Corn
Right now, it’s Brussels sprouts season and you can find them fresh at many local grocery stores throughout the Midwest. Places like Trader Joe’s even…
Chicago’s Green City Market and Roasted Chestnuts Recipe
Saturday was a crisp fall morning perfect for heading out to any farmers’ market, even if just to take a look at all of the…
Ohio’s Edible Surprises
Going back to Ohio this year at the cusp of summer’s end and the start of fall was a really blessed opportunity to appreciate what’s…
Culinary Delights at Northeast Ohio Farmers’ Markets
This year during my stay in Ohio I tried to visit as many farmers’ markets and produce stands as possible so that I could get a…
