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…

Baked Pancake Pizza

This nutritious pancake batter can be poured into a cake pan and baked as a pancake “pizza” that’s as fun to make and decorate as it is eat. Naturally grain- and dairy-free, the batter can also be adjusted to be peanut- or tree nut-free. If you give a girl a pancake…she might actually want to…

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…

Quinoa Salad with Edamame, Bok Choy & Lemon Soy Vinaigrette

Crisp bok choy and edamame add fresh crunch to this tender quinoa salad. Tossed in a light lemon-soy vinaigrette, the versatile side pairs perfectly with salmon or chicken—or stands alone as a protein-rich meatless meal. When dinnertime rolls around, it’s easy to fall into a rhythm of the familiar meals we know by heart and…

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…

Baked Pancake Pizza

This nutritious pancake batter can be poured into a cake pan and baked as a pancake “pizza” that’s as fun to make and decorate as it is eat. Naturally grain- and dairy-free, the batter can also be adjusted to be peanut- or tree nut-free. If you give a girl a pancake…she might actually want to…

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