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Warm Butternut Squash, Kale and Farro Salad
As promised, here's another butternut squash recipe! A feel like grain bowls are all the rage lately so I was excited to try this simple...
Francesca L.
Jan 1, 20171 min read


Winter Butternut Squash Dip
I've been eating so much butternut squash this winter so I hope you're ready for a number of recipes with this vegetable, starting with...

Francesca Loomis
Dec 30, 20162 min read


Avocado Egg Bowl
If you're like me, then you're always hungry. Always. It's been a struggle to find a snack that can get me from breakfast to lunch, and...
Francesca L.
Dec 18, 20161 min read


Sriracha Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
I'm not a huge fan of meatballs. I never understood the allure of them and usually find them pretty tasteless and boring. One night I was...
Francesca L.
Nov 20, 20162 min read


Vegetable Fried Rice
It's time you learned how to make fried rice. Try this recipe once and I guarantee that you will never order take-out again. There are...
Francesca L.
Nov 20, 20162 min read


Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Soup
This is an amazing, hearty soup that will satisfy the entire family. It makes a large pot and can easily feed 6-8 depending on portions....

Francesca Loomis
Nov 9, 20162 min read


Roasted Veggie Cacio e Pepe
Butternut squash has changed my life. I took one bite of this dish and I immediately fell in love, so I had to share. Cacio e pepe may...
Francesca L.
Nov 1, 20162 min read


Lemon Broccolini
I discovered broccolini while watching Food Network and I have been hooked ever since. This recipe is a cinch and requires very few...
Francesca L.
Oct 10, 20161 min read


5-Ingredient Guacamole
It's time. You've heard others rave (or have tried it yourself), and now I'm making my guacamole recipe available to you. I've made this...
Francesca L.
Sep 27, 20161 min read


Chicken Francese
My boyfriend Kyle was the cook behind this Chicken Francese, while I assisted with making the sides, so I can't take full credit for...
Francesca L.
Sep 11, 20162 min read


Gnocchi with Sausage (or Veggies), Spinach and Cheese
Picture this: It's a weeknight. You're tired and hungry and have no desire to stand over a stove for an hour to make dinner then clean,...

Francesca Loomis
Sep 2, 20162 min read


Avocado Pesto
I was very excited to try out this recipe because I love pesto, and I have never made one out of avocado. I was also excited to make it...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 26, 20162 min read


Asian-Style Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms
Not to toot my own horn, but this was a restaurant-quality meal. It had so many flavors and textures, and was so satisfying on its own....

Francesca Loomis
Aug 23, 20162 min read


Oven-Roasted Chicken
It's really no secret that I don't know how to cook meat, and I have no problem admitting that. But when I found this step by step guide...
Francesca L.
Aug 21, 20161 min read


Greek-Inspired Orzo Salad
This is a great summer meal, and a perfect way to get rid of some of your veggies in the fridge. I adapted the recipe to what I had in...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 14, 20162 min read


Lemon Vinaigrette
Yumm. If you’re looking to freshen up your salad, look no further. This lemon vinaigrette is light and fresh, and a perfect compliment to...
Francesca L.
Aug 9, 20161 min read


Asparagus Soup
I was force fed asparagus growing up so, naturally, I grew up hating it. I was always told that as you get older you start to like foods...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 7, 20162 min read


Risotto alla Milanese
Risotto alla Milanese is one of my favorite Northern Italian dishes. This is a recipe that has been passed down from generation to...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 4, 20162 min read


Japanese Rice Bowl
This Japanese rice bowl recipe reminded me of my college days when I would make sticky rice and wrap it in nori sheets as a quick and...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 26, 20162 min read


Soba Noodle Spring Rolls
Since I posted this recipe I had the opportunity to re-make the spring rolls and take a much better photo. The star of this recipe has to...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 23, 20162 min read
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