

DELECTABLY CREAMY TOMATO PASTA WITH SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH
In the continuous struggle to cut down on my extravagant food spending and eat a more wholesome diet, I developed a dish that I not only cra


VEGGIE LOVER'S PIZZA WITH THIN CRUST AND HOMEMADE SAUCE
In my opinion, no matter what your favorite pizza toppings are, the crust and the sauce will always be a crucial common denominator. The...


ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE, PLUS A BONUS VEGAN ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPE
What is a life without pasta, am I right? It would be a sad thing indeed. And a bowl of pasta with a good marinara sauce is such a simple...


CREAMY MAC N' CHEESE
Oh Kraft Mac n’ Cheese. The mystery of its Day-Glo orange color, the flood of nostalgia from its delicious orange powder, the squelching...


THE CALIFORNIA SANDWICH
Besides the perfect weather, striking landscapes, and culture of positivity and innovation, one of the best things about being a...


MUSHROOM TACOS WITH BLACKENED CORN, AVOCADO, AND SWEET PICKLED CABBAGE
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I love this day because I love all things Mexican food, but especially TACOS. They are the perfect food. Hand-held...


RAW LASAGNA
A couple times a year I get the urge to do some sort of bodily reset. Whether I’ve been slacking off on workouts or eating too much...


TOFU SATAY WITH CHILI PEANUT SAUCE AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Satay is my all time favorite Thai dish. (Although it was originally an Indonesian food, many cultures have their own version of it. I...


MUNG BEAN FALAFELS WITH CUCUMBER TAHINI SAUCE
Have you ever had mung beans? They don’t SOUND like they would be good, but they are now my new favorite bean! They are so yummy— almost...


EGGPLANTS AROUND THE WORLD: BAGARA BAINGAN
The second installment of the ‘Eggplants Around the World’ Series comes from Hyderabad, India. I think it’s really fascinating that this...