Opa! I always thought Spanakopita would be so hard to make, but let me tell you - this is one of the easier appetizers I’ve ever cooked. My mom, a vegetarian who loooooves spanakopita more than most other foods, said it’s the best version she’s ever had, beating out her favorite Greek restaurant in the area. So there you have it. Make this, make your mom happy (and pretty much everyone else).
Read MoreGround Turkey Lo Mein
Experimenting with food during this quarantine period has been a silver lining for me. And since we haven’t done any takeout, I’m forced to make things I used to have delivered to my door…like this super simple lo mein recipe made with spaghetti noodles. It’s healthy and you can substitute any meat that you’d like for the ground turkey. Hell, you can add whatever vegetables you want to it as well. I wish this wasn’t so good…because now I’m going to be forced to cook one of my fave delivery dishes instead of ordering it.
Read MoreAvocado, Corn and Tomato Salad
This is the perfect summer salad, almost like a souped up guacamole. Make it in the morning and allow it to sit in the dressing and meld flavors together all day long. This can be served as a side at a BBQ or the main dish if served with grilled chicken or shrimp. Regardless, there is nothing wrong with this gluten-free, super healthy, vegetarian, but decadent-tasting bowl of joy.
Read MoreLemon, White Wine and Fennel Chicken
This dish is a slam dunk, and a really easy one-pot wonder. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy this lemony, garlicky chicken dish served over your choice of pasta or grain. It’s easy enough to make during the week, but the butter gives it a little bit of a weekend decadence feel.
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