Salads and Side Dishes

Eggplant Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Basil

The inspiration for this recipe came back in January when I was working for some of Ryan's family friends (Bob and Randy) in Los Angeles. My job description was to organize their home office and do some administrative things, and it quickly turned to personal chef for their weekly Shabbat dinners after about two days.… Continue reading Eggplant Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Basil

Main Courses

Kale Pesto Pasta

Pesto is one of those universal sauces and spreads that can give healthy food a lot of flavor without the fat and extra calories. You have seen me use it in a variety of recipes, like my Caprese Turkey Burgers and my Grilled Flank Steak with Spinach Chimmichurri. I always make pesto myself instead of… Continue reading Kale Pesto Pasta

Just For Fun

My Baseball Bucket List

I am sure that almost everyone has made some sort of Bucket List over the years in their head. You know, that list of "things to do before I die"- all the great adventures you want to take in your fantasy life. Well, Ryan and I talk about our Bucket List all the time, so… Continue reading My Baseball Bucket List

Salads and Side Dishes

Super Foods Salad

You probably have seen articles in health magazines that talk about "Super Foods". These are not little produce items sporting a cape and mask, but they do perform a lot of crime fighting in your body. Some Super Foods ward off high cholesterol, others heart disease, and some research supports that Super Foods can prevent… Continue reading Super Foods Salad