I love to explore flavors from around the world. Pack your bags, we’re heading to Chile.

Pack your bags, we’re heading to Chile. Chile is quite a large country and I would imagine the cuisine varies by region. But in my Google search, Porotos Granados consistently appeared as a popular dish to try when visiting Chile. Here’s my version of this thick and deliciously smoky bean stew. I was surprised to learn that this popular stew is actually served on hot summer days. I can see why because it would be such a shame to reserve this delicious stew for winter months only.

It’s been a cold and snowy April, here in MN, so I’ve been digging through cookbooks looking for what I would typically consider fall and winter recipes. Move over traditional stuffing, there’s a new dish in town that’s loaded with traditional flavor and combines two holiday favorites into one.

Fusilli Alla Puttanesca is an Italian pasta dish invented in Naples. I reinvented a whole-food, plant-based version with no oil or added salt which makes it a healthier version of an old world favorite. It’s delicious, or as I like to say, “restaurant worthy”, and comes together with just a few pantry items.

Your next dinner has arrived! This Edamame Stir Fry is made with loads of veggies and a light tamari-ginger sauce. This takes thirty minutes to throw together and tastes great over a bed of brown rice or quinoa. It’s packed with so much goodness, and if you’re looking for some extra punch, drizzle sriracha on top.