Zucchini with Burrata & Chili Crisp

September 27, 2025 Amanda Plott

Say hello to your new favorite slide—Zucchini with Burrata & Chili Crisp. It’s like your standard side just got a glow-up worthy of a Michelin star, but with zero guilt and all the yum.

Why This Recipe Rocks

Zucchini is the unsung hero of the veggie world: low-cal, vitamin-packed, and endlessly versatile. Grilling it brings out this smoky, tender magic that will have you second-guessing your burger bun choice. Then, enter burrata—a creamy, dreamy cheese that’s basically mozzarella’s fancy cousin who lives for indulgence. Finally, we drizzle on chili crisp, that fiery, crunchy condiment that adds just the right punch of heat balanced by a little crunch. It’s a knockout combo that’s light, fresh, but totally satisfying…

Masabacha

November 5, 2023 Amanda Plott

Check out this Masabacha! It’s a Middle Eastern delight that will transport your taste buds to a whole new level of culinary ecstasy. This traditional Levantine dish, hailing from the heart of Palestine, is a mouthwatering blend of creamy chickpeas, rich tahini, and fragrant spices.

Imagine a velvety base of warm chickpeas, cooked to perfection and enrobed in luscious tahini sauce. The combination of earthy chickpeas and nutty tahini creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your senses craving for more. But the magic doesn't stop there. Masabacha comes garnished with a myriad of toppings that add an explosion of vibrant colors and textures. Think fresh drizzles of olive oil, tangy lemon juice, and a sprinkle of za’atar and parsley that not only elevate the dish's visual appeal but also bring a stunning balance of flavors to every bite.

Marinated Chickpea Pita

March 14, 2023 Amanda Plott

It’s Spring break week here and we’re sticking pretty close to home which I’m totally fine with. Spring time is one my more favorite times of year. I don’t care for the allergies that come along with it, but I do enjoy the brighter lighting of the sun, the blooming trees and flowers, and also the berries that start to pop up. With Spring rolling in, I always like to lighten and brighten things up myself, and that’s where this Marinated Chickpea Pita comes in.

This Marinated Chickpea Pita is light, and bright, and full of flavor. Being as this is made with mostly whole ingredients and seasonings, there isn’t much to do here to make it much better-for-you. Though I did go with a wheat pita in place of a regular one…

Artichoke Salad

July 24, 2022 Amanda Plott

I was looking for something light and bright, and that didn’t involve the stove, for dinner and maybe even lunch this week. This Artichoke Salad has some big Mediterranean vibes and it really is so simple and delicious to make. It also ends up being gluten free and vegetarian too! One of the best parts is, that this salad can be made ahead of time, and any leftovers make a great grab-and-go lunch.

This Artichoke Salad starts off with its namesake - artichokes. It’s then got loads of other tasty bits like roasted red bell, tomatoes, and garbanzo beans. It can be served as part of a main meal or even as a side. I decided to serve mine over some baby spinach and baby kale and topped it all off with a few pieces of shaved parmesan…

Garlic Parmesan Air Fried Chickpeas

February 18, 2022 Amanda Plott

Looking for a tasty sticky-snack that’s quick and easy to make? Well, look no further. These Garlic Parmesan Air Fried Chickpeas are perfect to have on hand. They’re gluten free and vegetarian too! Plus they take hardly any effort to make and have a big bold POP of flavor. The air fryer perfectly cooks them up so that they’re just a little soft on the inside and have a crispy cheese crunch on the outside.

For these Garlic Parmesan Air Fried Chickpeas, I used my own homemade seasoning blend and some parmesan cheese. Yep, really that’s all you need to make these other than a little bit of oil. Just 4 ingredients to a healthy snack that anyone can enjoy…

Greek Chickpea Salad

March 24, 2021 Amanda Plott

With warmer weather starting to roll in, I’m craving fresh bright flavors more and more. And this Greek Chickpea Salad is as fresh and bright as one can get. It’s a garbanzo bean based vegetarian ‘salad’ that’s mixed together with bell peppers, onion, feta cheese, and a homemade easy to make vinaigrette dressing.

This dish ends up being naturally meatless, vegetarian, and gluten free too. Plus, there’s under 300 calories in a full serving so you really can’t go wrong with it whether it’s for lunch, snack, or as a side for dinner!…