Green Banana Blog   Years ago my grandmother called me and told me she found a black bean burger recipe she wanted me to try and make. I did, it was delicious, and over the years it has turned into this infamous family recipe. Delicious and filling this Black Bean...

Green Banana Blog     If I had to pick one food item that would define my college experience, I would say tater tots. For my roommates and I, tater tots were the center of our culinary world. Ten years later and tater tots are still one of my favorite parts of any...

Green Banana BlogThis salad is light, refreshing and full of flavor. Perfect for a light meal on hot summer days, or a nice side dish to brighten up your winter dinners. Want to take it to the next level? Top this Grapefruit and Hemp seed Salad with a poached egg for...

Green Banana BlogMarsala is an Italian-American staple and a restaurant favorite, but why can’t you enjoy it at home? Don’t let the bold flavors of this saue intimidate you. Just follow these easy steps and you will be making a restaurant quality dinner in no time. If...

Green Banana Blog     This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thigh Recipe is so full of flavor you will be scraping every last bit off your plate. It is a keto friendly, dairy-free, hearty one pan meal you will find yourself making over and over again.  Ingredients: -6 bone-in,...

Green Banana Blog    This Lentil Loaf is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes.  It is a hearty and nutritious meal that is high in fiber, protein and is sure to fill you up. I love to make this recipe and serve it with a Vegetarian Gravy (see recipe below) and...

Green Banana Blog    About 15 years ago I started learning about nutrition just as my mother started making experimenting with a healthier diet. She came across a recipe that was grain based, with fresh crunchy veggies, and cheese. It was light and delicious and the...

Green Banana Blog     Busy day? No time or energy to cook dinner? Then this recipe is perfect for you. My "No-Mess Seafood Dinner" is ready to eat in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Better yet, the parchment paper packets make it a breeze to clean up! ...

Green Banana Blog   Looking for a great side, packed with flavor, and that is easy to make? Well, look no farther than this Orzo Pasta Salad. With ingredients like walnuts and olives, it is the perfect addition to your meals all year long.     Ingredients: - 1,...

Green Banana Blog     During this social distancing I miss my big loud Italian Family. I miss our gatherings with too many people stuck in a small house, and of course too much food. So to fill that void, I decided to make one of my father’s all time favorite dishes,...