Roasted Carrots with Tahini Lemon Yogurt

An unexpected combination that can turn carrots into a magical, fancy side dish for entertaining (or making weeknights feel special!) employing my signature sauce-on-the-bottom to “fancify” trick.

Easy Garlic Baked Cod with Fresh Dill, Lemon, and Tomatoes

Ironically, white fish tends to be the black fish of the seafood family. When faced with options like salmon, ahi tuna, prawns, etc… few people will pick the common white fish like cod or tilapia or halibut. I think this is because it’s extremely easy to overcook it or under-season it and end up eating […]

Smoked Salmon and White Bean Quinoa Salad with a Basil Lemon Vinaigrette

Smoked salmon, white beans, and basil are probably not a combination you’ve had before, but very worth a try with this salad!

Magical White Bean Hummus

Magical white bean hummus 🌟 it’s smooth, it has two kinds of white beans, and you don’t even need tahini!

Lemon Bars

Wishing you had an easy, 5 ingredient desert for tonight? These lemon bars are sweet, tart, custardy perfection!

Lemon Asparagus & Pea Risotto

Lemon asparagus & pea risotto. Grab that white wine again and pencil in a happy hour glass while cooking with it tonight!

Fresh Squeezed Lemon Dill Hummus

Homemade hummus is super easy and customizable. This is lemon and dill since that’s what I have on hand… but the possibilities are endless!

Pat’s Famous Pesto

A quick and easy weeknight pesto — no pine nuts (or any nuts!) required.

Lemon Roasted Almonds

Almonds are a great and healthy snack whether on the go or on the couch. Marinated and baked almonds? Even better. These lemon almonds have the perfect tang and will become a staple in your snack (or desk!) drawer.