This simple yet elegant salad is packed with superfoods and is a perfect make ahead lunch. This will keep you full and energized all afternoon. Sweet and earthy beets beautifully complement slightly smoky lentils, while walnuts give some crunch. Fresh herbs brighten up an otherwise heavy-ish dish. This is not too sweet or too acidic, which I have found to be true of many lentil salads. Sherry vinegar and dijon mustard give it a French bistro feel that keeps this interesti

This delicious, easy salmon dinner has a very Scandinavian vibe, but is much more sophisticated than anything you will find at Ikea. It is quick enough for a weeknight, but special enough to serve for when you have company. I made this recipe often when I catered weddings and it has become a go to seafood dish when I want something healthy but not boring. It is also full of superfoods, making it perfect for when I want something lighter. WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL There ar

This is the recipe that converted my good friend Ryan, a devout carnivore, to the gospel of love thy veggies. He now gets excited whenever he gets to have some of these. The vegetables here are the star of the show, cooked two ways to add sweet, savory and smoky flavors. Serve these to the vegetarian skeptics in your life and watch them become true believers. Hallelujah. For years, these quesadillas were one of the most popular hors d’oeuvres I used to make when I cate