If you ask any nutritionist or personal trainer, they are going to tell you that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Whether you like it or not, if you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you really need to start your day with a solid breakfast. One of my favorite ways to start out my morning is using my waffle maker! Since today is #WaffleDay (yes that's a thing), I figured I would share one of my favorite nutritious and protein-packed recipes. My latest ... [ Read More ]
Everything Erica’s Ridiculous Garlic Bread (Using Door to Door Organics)
I'm about to change your life (yes food can do that). Remember that Italian Farm to Table dinner party I threw last week (you know, the one where I made that crunchy chicken milanese)? Well, it's time to get ready for part two... Today I'm going to show you how to make the most wild garlic cheesy bread in all the world. And the best part is the entire recipe was made using farm friendly ingredients from my favorite company, Door to Door Organics. Get ready to wow your guests! Start ... [ Read More ]
Vanilla Yogurt Bread
This may be surprising to some of you, but I have a confession to make - I am not the world’s most confident baker. I clearly have a handle on savory food, but sweets leave me all sorts of dazed and confused. Now, Im determined to change that. I’ve decided to step outside my culinary comfort zone and try to perfect my baking skills because I think it’s my duty as foodie to explore all realms of food. This beautiful vanilla yogurt bread was a great start. You can pair it with any glaze, ... [ Read More ]
Chicken Milanese w/ Roasted Tomatoes (Using Door to Door Organics)
One of my favorite Italian dishes of all time is a crunchy chicken milanese. I decided I would give it a try and make it myself this week and it turned out to be easier than I ever could have imagined. It all started when I received my weekly box of Door to Door Organics food box. I was sent the most beautiful fresh arugula, some unbelievably sweet local cherry tomatoes, Gunthorp Farms chicken breasts and a crusty loaf of Red Hen Bread Ciabatta Olio Bread. It seemed like it was the perfect ... [ Read More ]
Ahi Tuna Salad
I love ahi tuna. I think it’s mainly because it’s super tasty and satisfying, but doesn’t make me feel heavy (so I am able to keep powering through my day). Also, having it be one of my favorite raw foods, the crisp coolness of the fish makes it my go-to in the summer. When I first started working with tuna, I felt extremely intimidated. Restaurants just make it look very simplistic and elegant in their preparation. Not saying I don’t trust myself, but this is just one of the many ... [ Read More ]
Rustic Apricot Tart
I don’t know about you, but when summer hits, I get this overwhelming urge to make pies for everyone (is that weird?). I just think they are so stinkin' cute and the perfect gift to bring any host when you go to a summer BBQ. I know what you’re thinking, pies are so much effort. Believe me, I couldn’t agree more. To make pie's a bit easier, I've created a recipe that will give you all the delicious flavor of a pie without all the extra time it usually requires. And let's face it, by not ... [ Read More ]
Basil Burrata Dip w/ Fresh Tomatoes
Whenever I'm having any dinner party or BBQ, I'm always worried about making a memorable appetizer. Not only does the appetizer set the tone for the entire meal, but it's the first bite of food people are taking and you want them to be excited about the remainder of the meal! One of my go-to's is a super simple basil burrata dip with fresh tomatoes. Even though it's comprised primarily of cheese, it tastes really light and is great for a summertime starter. The best part? You only need 3 ... [ Read More ]
Mexican Elote
Every once in a while, I create a recipe that makes me want to give myself a hug. Well guys, this elote is one of them. It all started last weekend when my friend and fellow food blogger, Brett (www.hertastylife.com), said we should have a taco night. Since I'm always down for a good Mexican fiesta and I've heard rumors that this girl can make some serious carne asada, it was a no brainer to say yes. The only fear I had was that my side dish wouldn't live up to her famous tacos (if you ... [ Read More ]
Zucchini Noodle Pasta w/ RAW Tropical Marinara
Last week I did something pretty cool. I filmed a video recipe segment with one of my FAVORITE foodies, Bobby Parish, of Flav City. We had been tossing the idea of filming together for a while and when it finally happened, it turned out even better than I would have imagined. It all started when Bobby saw my recipe for Zucchini Noodle Caprese Pasta that featured the phenomenal Chelsydale peeler and the result was something incredible... A zucchini noodle pasta with a raw (yes raw) tropical ... [ Read More ]
Morel Mushroom & Pea Truffle Risotto
What if I told you that I made risotto from scratch for the first time this weekend? I know, it's kind of embarrassing, but at the same time, it came out perfect and should inspire you to give it a try yourself! I was always so scared to make risotto (don't ask me why), but when my husband requested it by name, I knew it was time to take the plunge. I was inspired to make this specific recipe as I was walking through Green City Farmers Market. I went early in the say and saw they still had ... [ Read More ]