Due to my Italian heritage, I grew up eating a lot of pasta. As much as I enjoy a classic tomato sauce, cream sauces were always superior for my taste buds. If you, like me, are intolerant to dairy or are looking for a more nutritious alternative to classic dishes such as fettuccine Alfredo, I encourage…
Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Miso-Tahini Dressing
There is something so comforting about roasted vegetables with a creamy sauce. Potatoes and carrots are some of my personal favorites, especially due to their ability to crisp up in the oven. I have found the key to getting perfectly crispy potatoes is evenly spreading the veggies on the pan before roasting so that there…
Creamy Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Until about a year ago, tahini was nothing more to me than that unfamiliar ingredient that I would add to my homemade hummus. After learning about its many health benefits, I decided to try adding it into more of my meals and recipes, and it has since become a staple topping for my toast and oatmeal, and my favorite…
Quick and Easy Personal Veggie Pizza and Sauce
Life in modern society can be hectic. So many people have hectic schedules that include large amounts of work and not enough down time. Many busy people don’t have the time or energy to make a mess to cook complicated meals.But sometimes you crave pizza. It may be super tempting and convenient to order out from your favorite pizza joint, but…
Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta
Pasta has always been one of my absolute favorite foods. When I first developed my love for cooking years ago, pasta dishes were practically the only meals I made. From homemade gnocchi to mushroom bolognese to baked penne marinara with every vegetable I could think of, I loved putting my creativity to the test. Although I experimented with a variety…
