By Allison Frahn Fans of Chinese food are guaranteed to have come across this favorite: Kung Pao Chicken. Spicy bite-size pieces of chicken and peppers, combined with peanuts and the fresh taste of ginger, it’s no wonder this is high on the hit list. The beauty about cooking this dish at home is that you … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn It’s time to step up the game good old pork chops and applesauce. Not only do the caramelized apples and walnuts provides a visual elegance, they add a robust delicious flavor to really amp it up. Pork chops can be cooked a variety of ways, but the way that I find them … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   A good old-fashioned pumpkin pie is almost guaranteed to be a dessert feature during the holidays. While pumpkin is incredibly healthy, all the added sugar and high fat ingredients that typically go into creating a cheesecake, make it a high calorie treat. Now, it is certainly okay to indulge and treat … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   As we get into the colder seasons, a nice big bowl of soup becomes a more frequent meal of choice. I’ve heard that many people shy away from making soup because they think that it takes such a long time…but I’m here to prove that wrong! Not all soup preparations will … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   Crisps or Crumbles are typically fruit based desserts that have a crust-like topping instead of a crust on the bottom. There are so many varieties based on the fruit, filling, and topping ingredients chosen. I went with a Cherry Walnut Crisp because it happens to be one of my favorites. I’m … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   Cauliflower has become extremely popular recently, but not just as simple additions to meals – it is actually being used as a replacement for many popular ingredients to transform dishes into healthier options. For example, in one of my previous recipes I used it as a healthy pizza crust. In this … SEE MORE

By Allison Frahn   I love foods that have the perfect amount of “spicy” – enough heat without being so hot that it burns my tongue. Poblano peppers are somewhere between a banana pepper and jalapeno, so they are perfectly palatable with just the right “kick”. These Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers are balanced with the … SEE MORE