Butternut Squash Farrotto with Sautéed Mushrooms, Fried Sage and Shaved Parmesan is healthy and vegetarian.

This copycat Whole Foods Chantilly Cake is made with a moist yellow cake with fresh berries and mascarpone cream cheese frosting.

Impress your St. Patricks Day guests with this impressive bite sized appetizer: Baked Sweet Potato Chips with Goat Cheese and Cilantro Pesto

These Chewy Chocolate Hazelnut energy bites are the perfect afternoon or post workout snack. Plus the easiest way to peel hazelnuts.

Cauliflower crust pizza with sautéed bell peppers, mozzarella, goat cheese and basil on a bed of roasted red pepper sauce. gf

Homemade maple cinnamon raisin swirl peanut butter – I made a batch yesterday, and it’s already gone. It’s that irresistible.

Fried Shrimp Steamed Bun with Wasabi Aioli and Pickled Cajun Holy Trinity

This classic beef stew is one of my favorites from culinary school. This hearty comfort food will please even the pickiest beef eaters.

Homemade twix candy bars sprinkled with fleur de sel; sweet, salty, crunchy perfection

This classic cajun soup made with lobster and shrimp stock will transport you to my hometown of New Orleans.

These low fat, Swiss meringue bones with sweet and slimy raspberry guts make a perfect spooky treat for halloween (only 4 ingredients!)

A festive fall cocktail made with simple, easy to find ingredients.

Warm and flaky mini quiches with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Gruyere cheese.

Move over Ben & Jerry’s. This is by far the best, creamiest, most delicious peanut butter ice cream I have ever had; and, it’s so easy, too!

Mix up your routine with this surprisingly delicious seasonal Pumpkin Pie Smoothie that is high in fiber, protein and Vitamin A!

At 67 calories a pop, these indulgent, flourless chocolate muffins are the perfect breakfast or snack to satisfy your chocolate craving.

Sound too weird to be good? Think again! These candied bacon chocolate chip cookies are the perfect balance of salty and sweet.

Have cereal in your cabinet that you can’t get rid of? Don’t throw it out! Make these super easy, healthy and delicious bars, instead!

Ratatouille inspired orzo with sautéed eggplant, peppers, onions and tomatoes, mixed with feta and topped with parm. A great fall side dish!

Addicting maple almond butter that’s easy on your budget and your waste line; Naturally gluten-free, vegan and paleo friendly.

Crunchy pumkin granola that’s perfect for getting in the fall spirit – but without the guilt!