Salmon with Orange and Black Olive Salsa

Salmon with Orange and Black Olive Salsa

Maybe it is living in the US southwest, maybe it is summer heat, but somewhere along the way, I’ve developed a keen taste for fresh salsa not as a condiment for Mexican foods, but as a zesty way to dress up grilled and roasted fish fillets. Or chicken and pork...
Watermelon Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese

Watermelon Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese

Few things sing of summer as enthusiastically as watermelon. Cold, sweet watermelon joins in spectacular harmony with sharp arugula and creamy fresh goat cheese. The crunch of toasted sunflower seeds contrasts deliciously with the watermelon and goat cheese, making...
Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Love this! It’s a fun twist on traditional tabbouleh, which is made with bulgur. This dish comes out of my kitchen with  frequency during the summer months. It is very versatile; I make it as as a one-dish dinner served over a bed of spinach or as a side to grilled...
What’s the Catch?

What’s the Catch?

Fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids beneficial to the brain and heart and are excellent sources of protein, vitamins and minerals. Fish is part of my dinner rotation at least once a week. But did you know eating fish is risky for for our health and for the planet?...
Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Salad with Greens and Bacon

Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Salad with Greens and Bacon

Nutrient-Dense Brain-Boosting Summer Salad Sweet potatoes, native to North America, are a nutrient-dense superfood loaded with vitamins, minerals, and brain-essential phytochemicals that nourish your body, support cognitive health, and help balance hormones. This...