Carnitas- means “little meats”- is a Mexican dish that consists of pork that is traditionally slow cooked in spices and lard until it is fork tender and easily shredded. In our carnitas recipe we like to use an inexpensive, heavily marbled cut of meat like a pork butt or pork […]
This cashew basil chicken is one of my all time favorites! Although, I feel like I say that a lot. It is inspired by a Chinese takeout dish that we love. When Clay was born we didn’t have the brain capacity or energy to cook so we did a lot […]
This classic hummus recipe was a lifesaver during those first few weeks postpartum. The fiber, fats, and protein kept me full and satiated during those many nursing and pumping sessions. The olive oil and sesame (tahini) aid in reducing inflammation and help with gut health. I also cut out dairy […]
Steak salad with berries is a delicious and easy weeknight meal . The perfectly ripe berries are candy sweet, the meat is savory and juicy, and the orange vinaigrette provides just the right amount of tartness to the plate. We love this meal all year round but during the Spring […]
Generally speaking, I am not a fan of cooked salmon. I could eat raw salmon all day every day but once it’s cooked I find it to be overwhelmingly “fishy”. Gabe, however, loves salmon and so I decided to try my hand at a salmon recipe. You guys, this carrot-ginger […]
Chicken pot pie fries is our take on the comfort food classic. We take the delicious gravy and smother it over crispy baked french fries. By using a ready cooked rotisserie chicken and a bag of frozen french fries, you can have this scrumptious meal on the table in under […]
Poblano chicken soup is our go to whenever we are feeling sick or run down. It is nutrient dense which means it’s full of all the good stuff. Since we eat this when we need some healing we like to use chicken bone broth but you can use chicken stock […]
If there was one weeknight dish that gets us in the Christmas mood it is this pomegranate balsamic chicken. We love this dish because of how simple it is to cook. It comes together easily in under 30 minutes, it is packed full of antioxidants and nutrients, and (most importantly) […]
This creamy mustard chicken looks fancy but it is really quite simple and quick to cook up. Chicken thighs are dredged in a light layer or seasoning and flour then sauteed until crispy and browned. They are served over mashed yams and sauteed kale and then topped with a creamy […]
Nothing says warm and cozy like a nice big pot of pork ragu pasta cooking away in the oven. When I lived in San Francisco and Gabe would come visit we’d eat at this cozy Italian restaurant that served the most incredible pork ragu pasta. The owner was this vibrant […]