Flaxseed is my new obsession! I always thought people just sprinkled flaxseed in their cereal and in smoothies to make them healthier but as it turns out, flaxseed can also replace or reduce the amount of eggs, oil and flour in many recipes. Beyond the fact that I am eating gluten free these days, I […]
Jalapeño Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
Sometimes the simplest recipes have the most impact. And sometimes the fresh vegetables and fruits in my garden inspire those recipes. I know, I know…more garden recipes! I just can’t help myself. I’ve even started freezing some of the herbs and vegetables because I know I just can’t use them all before the season is […]
Shaved Zucchini Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing
Another great recipe inspired by my garden! My zucchini plant, which is practically taking over my garden, is finally growing beautiful green squash and I am jumping for joy. Since I really know nothing about gardening, I’ve been doing a lot of online research and I learned something very interesting about zucchini. The bigger they […]
Meatballs and Green Tomato Sauce
This recipe was inspired by my garden, which is really blooming now! Every morning, I check on the garden and pick anything that is ripe and ready to eat. So while picking some cherry tomatoes and jalapeños I was staring at those huge green tomatoes (which are really just underripe red tomatoes) and I decided to […]
Roasted Branzino Rice Paper Tacos
From the time my husband brought home a package of rice paper wraps a few months ago, I started jumping from one recipe idea to another, trying to decide what to make with these delicate and crunchy sheets for Kitchen Tested. You already saw the delicious Thai Rice Paper Rolls that I made with Chef […]
Salmon Burgers on Tomato Basil Buns {Gluten Free}
As many of you now know, I am trying out a gluten free lifestyle and so far, it’s been amazing! I don’t think gluten free is for everyone and I’m still testing if it’s right for me, but I can honestly say that I’ve never felt more in control of the food I eat. I’ll […]
