Southwestern Cheese Panini

A slightly spicy take on grilled cheese, made even better by being stuffed with more veggies than cheese:
Southwestern Cheese Panini

Asparagus Pesto with Tiny Potatoes and Pasta

I was in the mood for pesto, but I was looking for a new version - something light and fresh and ready for spring. With asparagus season quickly approaching, this is the perfect spring pesto:
Asparagus Pesto with Tiny Potatoes and Pasta

Seared Scallops with Crispy Leeks

In keeping with the idea of expanding my recipe repertoire (but still keeping everything simple!), this dish is fool-proof delicious:
Seared Scallops with Crispy Leeks

Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

I'm always trying to expand my recipe repertoire. The fact that I categorize dinners according to "Pasta" or "Not Pasta"... let's just say that I think it's pretty obvious the areas in which I need improvement! This recipe is my answer to Thai food cravings - I love to drench my rice in peanut-y goodness, so I make extra peanut sauce and serve it with rice.
Tofu with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

Sauteed Kale

Eat more kale!! It's always a good idea to know the basics, and this dish is as simple as it is delicious. An easy way to enjoy winter greens:
Sauteed Kale

Basic Risotto

In all of my raving about risotto, I have yet to include the basic recipe. I love to make this when I have a main dish with an especially flavorful sauce - like Cod with Tomato Cream Sauce. This risotto makes a perfect vessel for fully enjoying all of the creamy sauce:
Basic Risotto

Blueberry-Coconut-Macadamia Muffins

Sometimes, you just need a little "snackie cake"...
 Blueberry-Coconut-Macadamia Muffins

Fennel-Crusted Salmon on White Beans

Fennel is one of those things that I've been meaning to experiment with and just haven't had a chance. This dish gave me an easy way to try it out:
Fennel-Crusted Salmon on White Beans