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Roasted Rosemary Garlic Red Potatoes
These oven-baked red potatoes are soft and creamy on the inside, and crisp on the outside. They are full of delicious garlic rosemary flavor. This is one of my favorite potato recipe, hands down. It is a major comfort food for me, and when they come out of the oven I can’t stop eating them. One of the reasons I love this roasted red potato recipe is that is goes with almost any main dish. Red potatoes are high in vitamin B6, which supports a healthy nervous system, as well as potassium and fiber. Make sure to buy organic red potatoes, if you can, because they taste the best with…
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Walnut Crusted Mahi-Mahi
The very first time I had fish was in Malibu in my early twenties with my then-boyfriend now-husband. It was a white fish with a walnut crust, and it tasted so light, buttery and delicious, I immediately fell in love. To this day, it was one of the best fish recipes I have ever tried. Now I like to make it at home, and it is so easy. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. You can replace the Mahi-Mahi with any white fish, and double or triple the recipe if you are serving more people. Fun little fact – did you know that Mahi means “strong” in…
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Beet, Apple, Walnut Salad
I am the only person in my family who actually enjoys eating beets. I think they are delicious in salads or just by themselves. Since they have health benefits like antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, I try to sneak them in and make my family eat them too. They are also a great source of fiber. This beet, apple and walnut salad is one recipe they will eat! The dressing is a little sweet from the honey inside of it. If you let the salad chill overnight, it tastes even better the next day when the flavors marinate together. To make things easier, you can buy already cooked beets at the…
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Lemon Asparagus Orzo
Don’t you love that beautiful yellow color? I will tell you the secret: turmeric! Turmeric is closely related to ginger (it looks very similar on the outside), and the powder has a gorgeous, vivid yellow color. Turmeric is used commonly in Indian cooking, and is known for many health benefits (although some studies show mixed results). Health benefits include antidepressant effects, steady blood sugar levels in diabetes, anti-inflammatory effects and it even contains a compound called curcumin that may help fight viral infections. Even though there is not a lot of strong evidence for any of these benefits, I still like to sprinkle turmeric on my food whenever I can!…
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Black Eyed Peas with Brussels Sprouts and Egg
Black eyed peas are a popular food in the Southern United States, and they are even thought to bring prosperity in the New Year! As a legume, they offer a good amount of fiber and iron to your diet. Foods with fiber keep you feeling full longer, which can help with weight loss. They are delicious in soups and salads. In this recipe, I mix black eyed peas with roasted brussels sprouts and egg for a healthy lunch or dinner. It tastes even better with chopped bacon, but I omitted this because we have stopped eating so much meat. This recipe requires a little multi-tasking. While you cook the brussels…
