Sam Sam’s Sourdough Recipe
I learned this delicious sourdough recipe form one of my best friend Sammi. The best part about this bread, it’s a NO-KNEAD sourdough! It is the perfect recipe for beginners! I love making bread, but am always coming up with an excuse not too! This recipe has showed me just how simple bread making can be. All it takes is keeping a starter alive, 30 minutes before bread to make your dough, and 45 minutes in the morning to bake your bread! You can customize each loaf by adding new fun toppings to the bread or even folding in things like olives or roasted garlic. Original recipe courtesy is from Feasting at Home! Here is a link for making your sourdough starter from Feasting at home, which you will need to do the day before making your bread.
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa
Here is my recipe for a delicious roasted vegetable quinoa. It is full of yummy flavors and packed with nutrients. I created this dish in a time of needing to feel nourished. Try using different vegetables depending on whats left in your fridge or what you are craving. Play around with what spices and herbs you use. You cant go wrong with adding extra vegetables to this dish!
Asian Snap Peas + Broccolini
The perfect recipe for a bright green side dish. It only takes two simple steps and 4 ingredients! Feel free to add in any extra vegetables you would like!
Cherry Tomato + Cucumber Salad
This is the perfect recipe for the base of any protein or can also be served as a perfect side dish for lunch + dinner. This dish is only 5 ingredients! Feel free to mix in a few leafy greens or extra herbs. I preferably like this mixed with arugula as a base to a piece of broiled salmon! Enjoy while fresh and crisp!
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This is a great recipe because it works for almost any vegetable! These are perfectly cooked brussels with a delicious sweetness from the balsamic vinegar. I also love to use this exact recipe on asparagus! It makes the perfect side dish for any lunch or dinner. Share with me what you try it on!
Tahini Roasted Purple Cauliflower
This my favorite way to prepare cauliflower! Sometimes its rare to be able to find these big beautiful purple cauliflower heads, which is okay! You can use this recipe for almost all vegetables. Rubbing tahini on your vegetables is a great way to bring a creaminess to your dish. The tahini with the maple syrup caramelizes in the oven creating that perfect bite! Let me know what vegetable you try this recipe on!
Lemongrass Thai Steamed Halibut
This simple Thai dish can be made in your own kitchen! It's versatile in what seasonings you can use. Also feel free to experiment with other types of fish. The halibut being steamed with the Thai flavors gives your whole house a nice aroma and brings a delicious juicy flavor to the fish. Enjoy with a side of sautéed beans and mushrooms! Enjoy!
Quinoa + vegetable stuffed portobello
This is a perfect protein replacement for vegetarians! The quinoa is loaded with plant protein, plus all the protein you get from the vegetables themself. Feel free to play around with any vegetables you want to fill the mushroom with. This dish is easy to make and delicious every time.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
This is the perfect recipe for an afternoon snack or yummy side dish! I personally love white sweet potatoes, but you can try any potato you would like! Make sure to keep an eye on your fries the last 10 minutes of cooking, remember, every oven is different and some cook faster than others. Make sure you don’t forget fresh herbs at the market for garnish, I promise they make the dish delish!
Spring Pesto Spaghetti
Southern California decided to be 58 degrees all day on the first day of June. So I decided to create something decadent and warm for dinner. My boyfriend and I had been craving pasta so I decided to surprise him with this yummy dish! I created a delicious creamy spring pesto spaghetti. I Love topping my dishes with the delicious basil from the farmers market. You wont believe this dish is vegan with how creamy it tastes! The Banzas chickpea spaghetti used in this recipe adds protein to the dish and makes it gluten free! Enjoy!
Creamy Lemon Spaghetti Squash with Baked Halibut (dairy free)
Looking for a yummy cream sauce that is dairy free? This dish is a great option if you're craving pasta with a rich decadent sauce, but don't want to feel heavy after you eat! Sub spaghetti squash for the base with fresh halibut and volia you have a delicious creamy lemon spaghetti squash with baked halibut!
Pistachio + parsley crusted salmon over a fennel + kale salad
This is one of my favorite ways to prepare my salmon. The pistachio and parsley crust on the fish is truly the perfect bite. I love adding in the kale and cooked fennel underneath the fish. It gives this decadent fish the perfect amount of acidity it needs. Feel free to enjoy the fish or salad on their own!
Middle Eastern Lentils
This lentil recipe is very easy to prep and quick to cook, but tastes like it's been cooking for hours. I love the flavor cumin brings to this dish. These lentils can be used as a side dish or a main. Lentils are loaded with protein and nutrients leaving your body feeling nourished! Enjoy them with a side of veggies or on top of basmati rice!
Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies
Here is my simple chocolate chip cookies loaded with goodies. I love adding different textures to my desserts. I folded in walnuts, coconut flakes, and chocolate chips to make these cookies extra yum! I typically try to create my desserts dairy free, and sometimes vegan. This recipe has eggs but can easily become vegan by replacing the eggs with a flax egg! I also recommend ALWAYS topping any cookie with a bit of flaky salt before baking. It gives a perfect sweet + salty flavor to the cookie. Enjoy!
Vegetable Stack with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
This is the perfect side or main dish for any Italian night! Try whatever vegetables you prefer in the stack. I absolutely love this pesto recipe, but the fun thing about this dish is you can do any type of sauce you would like in-between the vegetables. It all melds together and develops a delicious flavor. I love to add fresh basil on top at the herb to bring in the perfect freshness!
Stir-fried Sesame Eggplant
This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any Asian + Japanese dinner night! This dish is one of my favorite ways to prepare eggplant! I made this dish on sashimi night with my family. I wanted to add a yummy vegetable dish to the spread. If you love a sweet + spicy dish this recipe is perfect for you.