Chicken Shawarma

Middle Eastern-inspired chicken is tender and juicy with crispy edges and will form the base of a flavor-packed plate, bowl, or pita.  Years ago, a friend shared her chicken shawarma recipe with me, and it’s been a family favorite ever since. We especially love it in a Middle Eastern-inspired rice bowl with add-ins like greens,…

Yogurt Tahini Sauce

A quick and easy alternative to tzatziki sauce, this creamy condiment is both nutritious and delicious!  A condiment with protein, wholesome fats, and calcium may seem like an outlier compared to many dressings and sauces, but this speedy sauce, which can be used much like tzatziki sauce, is all that and more. With a base…

Classic Hummus

Make light, creamy hummus like a pro with pantry staples and a few simple tricks—in 10 minutes!  In search of economical, nutritious snack ideas? Or perhaps you could use a new trick or two for your weeknight dinner lineup? And we all have the occasional last-minute appetizer emergency too. In all these instances, a great…

Kimchi Fried Rice

Day old rice, a protein of choice, and a few key ingredients come together in under 30 minutes for a one-pan meal that rivals your favorite takeout.  I was a fan of kimchi long before it became popular (even politicized!) for its many health benefits. In fact, the owner of a local Asian market walked…

Yogurt Tahini Sauce

A quick and easy alternative to tzatziki sauce, this creamy condiment is both nutritious and delicious!  A condiment with protein, wholesome fats, and calcium may seem like an outlier compared to many dressings and sauces, but this speedy sauce, which can be used much like tzatziki sauce, is all that and more. With a base…

Classic Hummus

Make light, creamy hummus like a pro with pantry staples and a few simple tricks—in 10 minutes!  In search of economical, nutritious snack ideas? Or perhaps you could use a new trick or two for your weeknight dinner lineup? And we all have the occasional last-minute appetizer emergency too. In all these instances, a great…

Kimchi Fried Rice

Day old rice, a protein of choice, and a few key ingredients come together in under 30 minutes for a one-pan meal that rivals your favorite takeout.  I was a fan of kimchi long before it became popular (even politicized!) for its many health benefits. In fact, the owner of a local Asian market walked…

Black Bean Dip (or Salsa or Salad)

Enjoy this easy, endlessly versatile recipe as a dip with chips, a salsa for fish or chicken, a super simple salad, or as the foundation of a nutritious, plant-based meal. Perfect for a potluck and can be prepared in advance! Amidst all my experimenting with new recipes, this simple combination of ingredients never grows old…

Yogurt Tahini Sauce

A quick and easy alternative to tzatziki sauce, this creamy condiment is both nutritious and delicious!  A condiment with protein, wholesome fats, and calcium may seem like an outlier compared to many dressings and sauces, but this speedy sauce, which can be used much like tzatziki sauce, is all that and more. With a base…

Classic Hummus

Make light, creamy hummus like a pro with pantry staples and a few simple tricks—in 10 minutes!  In search of economical, nutritious snack ideas? Or perhaps you could use a new trick or two for your weeknight dinner lineup? And we all have the occasional last-minute appetizer emergency too. In all these instances, a great…

Kimchi Fried Rice

Day old rice, a protein of choice, and a few key ingredients come together in under 30 minutes for a one-pan meal that rivals your favorite takeout.  I was a fan of kimchi long before it became popular (even politicized!) for its many health benefits. In fact, the owner of a local Asian market walked…

Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

With whole grains and mashed banana in the mix, I like to think of this cake as two-thirds healthy-but most importantly, this easy cake is 100% delicious and an ideal way to use those over-ripe bananas! For those who may not know, the Fountain Avenue Kitchen didn’t start as a website. I began sharing recipes…

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