Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Kalamata Olives

A Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Kalamata Olives based on a dish from my family’s favorite Italian restaurant. Originally Posted: Mar. 10, 2025 Total Time: 40 minutes (20 prep, 20 cook) Intro Initial Inspiration There’s an amazing Italian restaurant in Pasadena, California called Gale’s that my family likes to take my great-aunt to for lunch when …

Mushroom Toast

This herby and garlicky Mushroom Toast will sate your protein cravings at breakfast while providing a lot of vitamins and minerals. Originally Posted: March 5th, 2025 Total Time: 1 hour Intro If you’ve seen my other recipe posts, you may already know that I’m a huge fan of mushrooms: I love making mushroom gravy for …

Whipped Cottage Cheese with Herbs, Garlic, and Shallot

This Whipped Cottage Cheese with Herbs, Garlic, and Shallots can serve as part of a healthy breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. Use as a spread or as a dip. Originally Posted: March 5th, 2025 Total Time: Maybe 20 – 30 minutes, including prep time (slicing all the ingredients) Intro I first started making whipped …

Quinoa & Feta Salad

Quinoa & Feta Salad: A quick side dish that pairs with almost anything. Originally Posted: Dec. 6, 2021 Total Time: about 30 minutes Intro This easy side dish is based on a simpler version that my mom used to make for us; her version was just quinoa, diced tomatoes, and feta cheese. One night we …