Main Dishes

Chili Garlic Shrimp Bowls

Chili Garlic Shrimp Bowls

I love making bowl dinners during the week because they are super fast and customize-able! Bowls can be very healthy because they’re usually loaded with veggies. Plus – I’m all for a quick meal that I don’t have to cook 3 separate dishes for! These […]

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce

Did I mention how much I love grilling? Did I mention how much I love all things pork? These tenderloins are the BOMB.COM and the best part is, it’s quick and easy! You don’t have to marinate them and it only takes about 20 minutes […]

Steak Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Steak Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette

I love grilling in the summer! It gets me outdoors for at least a little while after being cooped up in the office all day. Grilling is also a pretty quick dinner solution which makes it ideal for a weeknight. I love a juicy grilled […]

Summer Berry Salad with Chicken

Summer Berry Salad with Chicken

It’s officially summer berry season and with all that beautiful fresh produce comes the North Carolina heat! We have already cracked the 90’s in MAY and when it gets really hot and humid, all I want to eat is salads or grilled meat. This salad […]

Pecan Encrusted Salmon with Honey Dijon Glaze

Pecan Encrusted Salmon with Honey Dijon Glaze

Salmon is a great weeknight dish because it’s healthy and quick to cook. I’m picky about salmon recipes though, I don’t like bland fish. This recipe adds a crunchy texture to the outside of the salmon and the glaze is sweet and tangy which really […]

Roast Beef & Havarti Sandwich with Basil Horseradish Mayo

Roast Beef & Havarti Sandwich with Basil Horseradish Mayo

I am about to rock your freaking world with this sandwich. It definitely ranks in my top 3 sandwiches I’ve ever had. And like Joey from Friends, I’ve eaten A LOT of sammies. These are my holy grail tips for making a great sandwich: Tip […]

Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, & Arugula Pizza

Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, & Arugula Pizza

This is probably one of my favorite pizzas I’ve ever tasted, and definitely the best one I’ve made at home. It’s a perfect combination of flavors with the salty prosciutto, creamy goat cheese and ricotta base, with fresh arugula on top and a balsamic glaze […]

Shrimp Summer Rolls

Shrimp Summer Rolls

Whenever I go to an Asian restaurant for dinner, I love to order summer rolls if they have them. Each place does them slightly different, but they are usually cold, wrapped in rice paper sheets, and full of fresh vegetables. They are usually served with […]

Santa Fe Salad with Honey Sriracha Dressing

Santa Fe Salad with Honey Sriracha Dressing

I know a lot of my recipes are indulgent, especially the desserts! Obviously I can’t eat like that every day or I’d be huge. My go-to weekday dinners are light bowls that are packed with protein and vegetables. Something that tastes good and doesn’t take […]