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I am a multicultural Southern California native with a lifelong passion for entertaining and all cuisines. A retired corporate executive, now loving life as a recipe developer and food blogger.
Micheline
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Garlicky Kale Pasta (Shrek Pasta)
With its vibrant green color, this Garlicky Kale Pasta, also known as “Shrek Pasta,” is a flavorful and healthy dish made with a silky smooth sauce of fresh lacinato kale, fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, and parmesan cheese. Creamy, comforting, and packed with savory flavor, this easy pasta recipe transforms simple ingredients into a surprisingly delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. And, it can easily be made gluten free!
Spinach Feta Egg Bites
These Spinach Feta Egg Bites are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Made with fluffy eggs, fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a secret ingredient to make them puff up like little soufflés, these little egg bites are light, savory, and tasty.
Apple Kale Smoothie
This Apple Kale Smoothie is a refreshing, nutrient-packed blend that delivers an impressive 42 grams of protein in every serving. Honeycrisp apple adds natural sweetness while fresh baby kale brings a boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, creating a smoothie that’s both deliciously sweet and incredibly nourishing. It’s perfect as a healthy meal replacement to power your morning or post-workout recovery.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Cozy, bright, and made in just one pot, this easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is packed with tender chicken, silky orzo, and a fresh pop of lemon for the ultimate comforting-yet-light meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or whenever you’re craving something warm and nourishing without a lot of effort. A bowl of pure comfort with a sunny twist.
Brown Butter Farro & Butternut Squash
This Brown Butter Farro & Butternut Squash is a comforting one pot vegetarian dish full of rich, nutty flavor. Toasty brown butter brings out the farro’s natural nuttiness, while tender, caramelized butternut squash adds subtle sweetness and warmth. The farro cooks up tender and chewy, creating a delicious and flavorful dish with the luxuriously moist, risotto-like texture—without all the stirring.
High Protein Pear Ginger Smoothie
A refreshing blend of crisp pears, spicy fresh ginger, and creamy Greek yogurt, this High-Protein Pear Ginger Smoothie is the perfect balance of bright flavor and nourishing ingredients. This healthy smoothie recipe is packed with 39 grams of protein and is deliciously sweet with that zing of ginger. It delivers a smooth, invigorating boost to start your morning or power you through the afternoon.
Warm Winter Farro Salad
This Warm Winter Farro Salad is a delicious combination of sweet and savory ingredients. With every bite, you get a satisfying burst of different flavors and textures! This nutrient rich salad is filled with wholesome ingredients like farro, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, dates, pistachios, and fresh mint, which are tossed with a flavorful dressing. For an extra special touch, top with pomegranate arils and feta cheese. This farro salad can be served warm or at room temperature, and many of the ingredients can be made ahead of time. This hearty vegetarian salad is so tasty and it will give you energy for hours. Can easily be made plant based!
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sicilian Pesto
This Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sicilian Pesto is an easy and healthy recipe that is hearty enough for a main dish, or can be served as a side dish. It’s hard to believe that only three ingredients can create such great flavor. My method for roasting spaghetti squash is quite simple and brings out its natural sweetness. The Sicilian Pesto Sauce is garlicky, bright, and slightly spicy with tomatoes, a touch of lemon zest, and lots of fresh herbs. When combined they are a perfect match, resulting in a nutritious bite with huge flavor!
Lively Raspberry Lemonade
Tart lemons and succulent fresh raspberries are blended to give this Lively Raspberry Lemonade its vibrant color and bold flavor. Sweetened with agave nectar (sugar or stevia), this festive drink awakens your taste buds with the first sip. Using only 4 ingredients, this thirst quenching drink recipe can even be made keto friendly, and takes only a few minutes to prepare. Make it ahead of time, and get ready for a burst of fresh flavor with this twist on the classic lemonade!
Roasted Delicata Squash
This easy recipe for Roasted Delicata Squash with a Parmesan and herb crust is a great way to enjoy the bounty of winter squash season. Hence its name, this squash has a delicate skin that roasts beautifully in the oven. Made with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, this squash is finished with a golden Parmesan crust. It’s roasted to perfection with a tender inside and a flavorful crust with irresistible crispy bits from the Parmesan. This recipe will have you hooked on delicata squash for years to come. And, this recipe can even be made vegan!
Golden Milk Latte
This warm and cozy Golden Milk Latte is made of a delightful blend of coconut milk (or almond milk), turmeric, a variety of spices, vanilla, and sweetened with pure maple syrup (or honey). Also known as a turmeric latte, this wonderful beverage uses two secret ingredients to not only make it healthy but delicious. This golden milk recipe is plant based and can be enjoyed either hot or cold. It can even be made keto friendly! Treat yourself to a cup and savor every sip of this spiced golden beverage.
Spiced Applesauce
Whether you enjoy this delightful Spiced Applesauce as a delicious snack or a healthy dessert, you will be amazed at how quickly and easily this homemade applesauce recipe comes together. This perfectly spiced applesauce is made with juicy Honey Crisp apples, lemon juice, aromatic cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom, and a touch of pure maple syrup. The best part? No peeling required! And, this recipe is 100% plant based and gluten free.
Healthy Almond Cranberry Granola
This wholesome Almond Cranberry Granola recipe is loaded with rolled oats, oat bran, flaxseeds, almonds, pepitas, cranberries, honey (or pure maple syrup), cinnamon, and vanilla. This nutritious blend requires zero chopping and is quick and easy to make. So much better than store bought granola, this crunchy and healthy granola makes a great breakfast or snack, and is scrumptious over yogurt and fresh berries, It’s a breeze to make and will give you energy for hours!
Pistachio Cranberry Goat Cheese Log
This Pistachio Cranberry Goat Cheese Log is a tasty and easy to prepare appetizer. Creamy goat cheese is rolled in crunchy toasted pistachios, sweet and tart dried cranberries, and drizzled with a touch of golden honey. Whether it's a festive holiday party, a cozy family get-together, or a casual wine night with friends, this gourmet appetizer is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This quick and easy appetizer takes only minutes to make, and can be made ahead!
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage
Enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of my Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage recipe. This cozy winter dish features perfectly roasted acorn squash, and a filling of succulent Italian chicken sausage, sautéed onions, a vibrant trio of bell peppers, garlic, sage, and a touch of sweetness from dried cranberries. This perfect blend of delicious ingredients makes a hearty and scrumptious meal that cooks in about 30 minutes. And, this main dish recipe can easily be made vegetarian!
Apple Cranberry Smoothie
Celebrate the flavors of the season with my vibrant Apple Cranberry Smoothie recipe! Packed full of fall flavors, like crisp apple, tart fresh cranberries, creamy Greek yogurt, rich almond butter, and a dash of warm spices, this smoothie is truly a seasonal delight that you’ll want to make all year round. Sweetened with a hint of vanilla and a touch of honey (or agave), this delicious breakfast smoothie will literally make your taste buds dance!
Roasted Rainbow Radishes
These Roasted Rainbow Radishes are not only colorful, but so flavorful. This quick and easy side dish recipe is perfect when you want a lighter and healthier alternative to potatoes that is low-calorie and low-carb and doesn’t skimp on taste. The roasting process mellows out the spicy sharpness of raw radishes, resulting in a fork tender, garlicky vegetable dish that is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and keto friendly.
Hasselback Purple Sweet Potatoes
These Hasselback Purple Sweet Potatoes are perfectly roasted with an infused olive oil, which results in a crisp skin and a moist and tender potato. They are finished with a delicious glaze made from the infused olive oil, garlic, fresh ginger, fresh rosemary, and honey. The flavor combination of this sweet and savory glaze is perfect for these Okinawan sweet potatoes, but pairs well with regular sweet potatoes, too!
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese (Two Ways)
This Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese can be made two ways…as an appetizer or an entrée salad. This vibrant salad has a variety of flavors and textures, featuring a medley of sweet roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, delicate micro greens, and the satisfying crunch of roasted hazelnuts. This scrumptious salad is tossed with my luscious balsamic vinaigrette and finished with a drizzle of decadent balsamic glaze.
Caramel Apple Protein Shake
If you like caramel apples, then you will love the flavor of this Caramel Apple Protein Shake recipe! This 5 ingredient protein shake is plant-based & dairy-free, and is a delicious and healthy meal replacement that is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Low in sugar and calories, high in fiber and protein, and rich in superfood nutrients and probiotics, this easy on-the-go meal is a great way to start your day, or keep it going!