Author Archives: Jenny G

Perfect Avocado Toast

Here’s a simple and satisfying recipe for a Perfect Avocado Toast. A hearty slice of fresh sourdough bread gets buttered up and toasted first. Top with smashed avocado, cottage cheese and thick slab of juicy tomato. Finish with a sprinkle of salt in all the right places, a pinch of crushed red pepper, a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a drizzle of good olive oil. I seriously can’t wait to get out of bed to eat this.

Vieques Island & Finca Victoria

Just returned from my second trip to Vieques Island where I finally got to stay at Finca Victoria, a property that has been on my list for years. If you’ve never heard of Vieques, don’t be surprised. It’s still one of the best kept secrets for hidden-gem off-the-beaten path beach vacations. Finca Victoria is theContinueContinue reading “Vieques Island & Finca Victoria”

Roasted Beet and Carrot Couscous with Chickpeas and Labneh

Roasted Beet and Carrot Couscous with Chickpeas and Labneh is stunning to look at and satisfying to devour. This vegetarian main dish combines roasted red beets, carrots and smoky chickpeas with fluffy couscous and kale. Sliced almonds bring just the right amount of crunch to round it all out.

Tofu Meatballs for Spaghetti

This recipe for oven-baked tofu meatballs will make you wonder why you haven’t always use tofu for meatballs. Extra firm tofu gets processed with breadcrumbs and the same Italian seasonings you would use for beef or pork meatballs. The texture is just right and I promise you the meat lovers in your family will never know the difference.

Cured Salmon Avocado Toast

Start your morning off right with delicious Cured Salmon Avocado Toast. A buttery piece of sourdough toast gets topped with smashed avocado, cottage cheese, arugula and cured salmon. Finish with a generous squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of chili oil. It’s worth the time required to make buttery sourdough toast!