Baked Lasagna with Beef, Zucchini and Cheese Lasagna just screams comfort food and lately, I have been craving alllllll of the comfort food. Isn't it interesting how food isn't just fuel - it's tradition, connection, passion and love? Certainly all things that I'm craving over 2 months into this quarantine! Of course, I love my veggies, so even in a classic lasagna dish, I like to add those veggies! I've been going to a local farm to get frozen, pasture-raised ground beef, lo

Layered Vegetarian Lasagna with Butternut Squash, Spinach and a Ricotta Mozzarella Cheese Blend This dish was a result of having very few (and very random) foods in my house due to quarantine, along with my love for all things butternut squash - and especially butternut squash combined with pasta. It turns out, these flavors came together beautifully and I now have a new favorite meal to add to our rotation! I used "No Boil" lasagna noodles made from wheat (because I'm all fo

A Fall Twist On A Classic Dish I love pasta in any form - and I especially love the fall flavors of butternut squash ravioli and the comforting feel of a warm mac and cheese dish in the chilly temps. I decided to do a fall twist on mac and cheese and then when I made the sauce, it was so delicious without the cheese that I left the cheese out of it at first! So, I offer an option to include cheese and make this dish similar to a mac and cheese, or omit the cheese and simply e

To me, there is nothing quite like a chilled pasta salad on a hot summer day. I've made many different pasta salad variations in the past, but I wanted to come up with a versatile recipe that could allow for some simple swaps for many of my clients who may have medically necessary dietary restrictions. So, that's how this Simple Summer Pasta Salad was created! It's made with only a few, simple ingredients and is a great meal prep or potluck option! Ingredients (serves 6): 12

This homemade mac and cheese is creamy and filled with protein and fiber, making it a more balanced choice when you want a warm bowl of creamy mac! The pureed cauliflower actually helps to make this dish super creamy and more filling. Plus, it's loaded with a bunch of other veggies (zucchini, spinach, garlic) to round out the meal. Also, it can easily be adjusted to be dairy free, vegan or gluten free if you have any dietary restrictions! Simply swap the milk and cheese for n

Easy Ziti with Beef and Veggies This pasta dish is a complete meal that can feed a hungry team, or serve as an easy #mealprep staple (so that you can cook once and enjoy leftovers multiple times throughout the week). It can be altered in many ways to meet your needs and tastes, but I like to use extra lean ground beef and a whole wheat or legume-based pasta for additional protein and fiber. Also, this dish sneaks in a ton of veggies that even picky eaters will love to eat! Pr

Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Whole Wheat Ravioli with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds In case you haven’t been able to tell, I LOVE fall! The flavors, the aromas, and the PUMPKINS just make me giddy. I love making use of all of the pumpkin products around, but I also like to buy canned pumpkin and make up a few of my own recipes! I wanted to share one of my favorite fall dinner dishes with you – pumpkin and goat cheese ravioli with toasted pumpkin seeds! This one takes a little more time to

This Summer Pasta Salad is the perfect complement to a summer cookout, or is a great meal on its own! Zucchini, bell pepper and tomato bring out the sweetest flavors of summer, and the easy, homemade dressing is light and refreshing. Although this works well with any pasta, I prefer to use a whole wheat pasta or a legume-based pasta for added protein and fiber. With added veggies and a sprinkle of feta cheese, this pasta salad will become a seasonal favorite! Ingredients (ser