Recipes

A classic comfort food with an Indian Spice twist and gluten free by leaving the eggplant without breading. It's unique and CRAZY DELICIOUS!

Sweet, cool, and refreshing, this Grilled Tomatillo Gazpacho with Watermelon and Grapes is filled with healthy ingredients and perfect for a hot summer day!

These Cast Iron Smashed Potatoes are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and so darn good! The perfect side dish to serve alongside a steak.

This Smoked Beet Salad with Feta & Dill is out of this world! Definitely smoke the beets if you have time, but you can also boil or steam them.

Sometimes the best recipes are made on the fly! This delicious dish combines yuba sheets (or pasta, if you choose), tons of fresh veggies, and flavorful broth for an Improv Italian Lunch!

I've prepared eggplant many ways - fried, sautéed, air fried - but this Baked Eggplant with Fried Capers is the best! It's spicy, salty, and a little sweet. You're going to love it!

These Grand Marnier carrots, are sweet, citrusy, and perfectly spiced. A quick and easy side dish to complete any meal!

Whatever you do, don't throw away your leftover turkey carcass from Thanksgiving! Turn it into this amazing turkey soup, just like Mom used to make! Chock-full of veggies, leftover turkey (of course!), and made with homemade stock. (So easy!)

This healthy green bean casserole has a made from scratch, creamy mushroom sauce and crispy onion topping - you won't find anything from a can in this recipe!

A quick and easy stir fry using Japanese eggplants (or whichever variety you may be growing this summer), sweet onion, and macadamia nuts. Makes a great side dish or serve over rice for a satisfying vegetarian dinner!

A simple curry using a new to us ingredient Ulu: "breadfruit"! Breadfruit is high in starch with a potato-like texture which helps to thicken the curry. This was such a fun new ingredient to cook with!

Fresh uku cooked until crisp and basted with a wonderfully sweet and savory glaze. Served alongside a fresh and simple salad featuring dried ika (squid). Don't fret if you're not in Hawaii and can't find uku - red snapper or the freshest, firm, white fish you can find will work just as well!

Marinated, rubbed, and slow smoked to perfection - these dinosaur ribs are SO worth the time and effort! Serve them alongside a sweet and tangy pineapple coleslaw and you'll never want ribs any other way!

Glass noodles are super versatile and so quick to prepare (no boiling required)! This recipe for Glass Noodles with Edamame makes a light, healthy, vegetarian meal.

These Smoked Herb Stuffed Tomatoes make a delightful appetizer and are bursting with the flavor of fresh herbs. I smoked them to add extra flavor but they taste great baked in the oven as well!

You will not miss the meat in these vegan Portobello Mushroom Sliders! Sliced mushrooms slow roasted in a smoky-sweet sauce and topped with creamy, dairy-free, coleslaw.

Who needs take out when you can make this Szechuan Style Eggplant & Shiitake Mushrooms at home? Can be as spicy or mild as you'd like depending on the amount of chilies you add.

A healthy, hearty breakfast or brunch, this Veggie Frittata with Hash Brown Crust is a great way to use up extra veggies hanging out in your fridge or fresh veggies from your summer garden!

Nutritional yeast and cashews give this Broccoli Jalapeño Soup a creamy, "cheesy" flavor while keeping it completely dairy-free! Whip it up with a side of homemade naan and you've got yourself a delicious, healthy, meal!

This quick and easy Black Pepper Tofu with Zucchini makes a satisfying lunch or dinner and will change the way you think about tofu! I used to think it was rubbery garbage until I learned how to cook it properly!

A creamy and flavorful risotto made with earthy, wild mushrooms and cauliflower instead of rice. Less effort, less carbs, packed with flavor!