Fashionable Foods

A Fresh Twist on Tradition

Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Perfectly seasoned shrimp sit atop a colorful mix of arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, pasta, and feta cheese. Tossed with my fresh basil vinaigrette and you have a fantastic summer meal. It’s September. For some that means FALL. For me that means hang-on-to-summer-as-long-as-physically-possible. I absolutely refuse to get into fall until it’s actually fall. So, come backRead more

Tortellini and Meatball Soup with Walnut Arugula Pesto

This post is intended for an audience of adults age 21 and older. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company All opinions are mine alone. #CookingWithCoke #CollectiveBias Fresh tortellini, homemade chicken meatballs, and a zesty arugula pesto combine to make one delicious soup. Tortellini and chicken meatball soup isRead more

worth the wait

Our pregnancy announcement is filled with an enormous amount of joy and excitement, but it’s also filled with a lot of truth. The truth is getting here was difficult. Being plagued with infertility just plain sucks and I know how tough it is to see these “announcement posts” when you’re trying so hard to getRead more

Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

Fresh basil makes one of the best vinaigrettes you’ll ever taste, and it’s not just for salads! I love it over grilled chicken and fish and it’s also great as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies. This tasty fresh basil vinaigrette is in my fridge all summer long! **This recipe was originally published in 2014.Read more

Vinaigrette Potato Salad

Buttery baby potatoes are tossed with fresh herbs, veggies, and an easy vinaigrette in this lightened up potato salad. Vinaigrette potato salad will be the perfect addition to all of your summer picnics! **This recipe was originally published in 2014. The photos have been updated and the recipe tweaked, but the text remains the same.  PotatoRead more

Perfect Bacon Burgers with Tomato Jam

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TheFreshMarket #TFMGetGrilling #CollectiveBias A summer classic gets a fresh twist! Piled high with aged cheddar, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, marinated onions, and sweet and spicy tomato jam, these perfect bacon burgers are just what you’ll want atRead more

Green Curry with Crispy Tofu and Roasted Cauliflower

Green curry with crispy tofu and roasted cauliflower is full of fresh flavor. The aromatic homemade green curry paste combines with silky coconut milk for a totally yummy sauce. Curries are my love language. Eh, let’s face it… ALL food is my language. But, I could eat some form of curry every single day andRead more

Homemade Green Curry Paste

Aromatic and fresh describe this homemade green curry paste. It’s perfect to keep on hand for quick and flavorful weeknight meals! Curries are some of my favorite dishes to make and to eat. I’ve shared quite a few curry recipes over the last few years… red curry salmon, yellow curry meatballs, and a few others. I’veRead more

Vegetarian Cauliflower Taco “Meat” Tostadas

Vegetarian cauliflower taco meat is so good that you’ll never know you aren’t actually eating meat! These meatless tostadas are full of texture, flavor, and fun to eat! Look at that photo and tell me the “meat” doesn’t look like ground beef? You already know by the title that it’s not ground beef, but cauliflower! AndRead more

Crunchy High Fiber Granola

Store-bought granola can be full of added sugar and low in fiber and nutrition. This crunchy high fiber granola is full of great ingredients and will fill you up, making it the perfect healthy breakfast! I have a love/hate relationship with granola. Love because granola. Duh. Crunchy, sweet, versatile… what’s not to love? Well, a lotRead more