Grilled Veggies with Mustard Sauce

April 11, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Spring is in the air and we all are quarantined to our homes, hopefully this time has given you the beautiful opportunity to cook more with your family. In my family there are two cooks, myself and my younger son, Tyler. Tyler loves to cook, but grilling is his passion. While he was away at […]

Northern Bean, Rainbow Chard and Porcini Mushrooms Soup with dried Porcini Mushroom and Nutmeg dust

March 25, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Soup, it’s what’s for dinner. Here’s a beautiful and simple soup I made for lunch, using http://www.fry-farm.com rainbow chard. This soup takes about 30 minutes to prepare. It’s very versatile and you can use chickpeas, lentils or even add some quinoa to it, allow yourself to be creative. Soups are very forgiving, easy to make […]

Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

May 7, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

What do you do with a large sweet potato and a bag of French lentils and you are just craving home and comfort? Shepherd’s pie and a Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie. So let’s get a bit familiar with this pie: Shepherd’s pie, common and inexpensive British dish originating from the sheep country in Scotland and northern […]

Asparagus with a Ground Mustard Champagne Vinaigrette

April 20, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

As I promised here is another healthy Easter side dish you can prepare super fast, but fast doesn’t mean you are skimping on flavor. Yes, I love how the shaved parmesan pulls this dish together. Enjoy and Always Set the Table with Love. 💕 Happy Easter. TIP: The vinaigrette will last for a week in […]

Easter Side Dish ~ Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

April 15, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Easter is in a week and everyone is getting their menus ready. The typical Easter dishes usually includes, of course a Baked Ham with Brown Sugar , Classic Deviled Eggs, Macaroni and Cheese and perhaps Scallop Potatoes. Just listing all of that makes me hungry. I love these dishes and I will definitely be making […]

Orecchiette Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Parmesan, Mint and Lemon Zest

February 13, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

So in the state of Georgia we all felt last week that Springtime was coming a little early, that wasn’t the case, of course. But that doesn’t mean a girl didn’t get inspired by the warm days to whip up something little and refreshing. This is one of my favorite spring/summertime pastas to make. Don’t […]

Winter Detox Soup

January 19, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

This is simple and super easy! But here’s the twist. You eat this soup for breakfast!! What?!! Yes, breakfast. Soup for breakfast has incredible health benefits. Having soup in the am helps with better digestion and elimination. When we are cleansed from the inside , we have more energy and our immune system is able […]

Beet Salad with a Parsley and Walnut Pesto drizzled with Orange Vinaigrette

November 1, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

I adore beets. They are loaded with lots fiber, vitamin C and they help with inflammation in the body, which mean they are good for you, but they also taste amazing. I love to add beets to my salads, smoothies, and they are awesome sautéed, roasted or just raw. Today I was craving a salad, […]

Spicy Orange Ginger and Garlic Cauliflower with Orange Ginger Cauliflower Rice

August 30, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

This week it’s all about the cauliflower. Here’s the recipe, running out for an event, but wanted to share this with you guys. Always Set the Table with Love. INGREDIENTS • 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets • 2/3 cup water • 1/3 cup cornstarch, plus 1 teaspoon • 1/3 cup flour • 3 tablespoons […]

Easiest Stovetop Maple Granola on top of Sweet Potato Pie Oatmeal

August 16, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Who doesn’t love granola ? Okay, put your hand down, Lol 😂. But for us granola lovers, here’s a keep it simple and a bit sweet easy recipe. You can also find this recipe and others delectable pictures of yummies on my Instagram page Life with Lisa Washington: Easiest Stovetop Granola: Maple Granola with Pumpkin […]

Easy Sausage, Potatoes, Peppers and Onions

August 7, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

It’s back to school and here’s an easy recipe that will be a go to for you and your family. I love making this for my family because it’s quick, healthy and fills their bellies. When school starts back we all are in the grind of life, adjusting to a new school year schedule. There […]

Back to School Healthy Breakfast Ideas

August 1, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Today I had the opportunity to do a television segment for Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta, because back to school is upon us and we want to give our kids a healthy start to the new school year. Well, I got you covered. Try out some of these recipes with your kids and see how […]

There’s more than one way to use vegetable skewers

July 16, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

How can you take 4 prepackaged vegetable skewers and make several meals? What I love about using the skewers is they have all my favorite veggies, big plump portobello mushrooms, crunch red bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash and red onions. The first day I marinated them in a balsamic glaze with olive oil and herbs […]

Keto Zucchini Cakes the Vegetarian Way

June 14, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

I had such a beautiful afternoon spending time with my girlfriend Sarah and talking about her amazing weight-loss using the keto lifestyle plan. She has lost 40 pounds using this plan. So in honoring of her big victory, I decided to make her my keto savory zucchini cakes. We did a Facebook Live, where she […]

Sun-dried Tomato Olive and Goat Cheese Scones

March 2, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Who doesn’t love a delicious scone? One of my favorite scones to bake is blueberry with a lemon zest icing. But today I was interested in something a lot more savory, so I decided to make these sun-dried tomato, olive and goat cheese scones. They are packed with so much flavor and you can have […]