When I was a kid, taco night was my favorite night of the week. It wasn’t always on a Tuesday, but we at them about once a week, I’d guess, and they were a hit every single time. Back then, the tacos were simple — crunchy taco shells, beef seasoned with the packet of taco [...]
I love oatmeal, especially in the winter, and especially if it’s the baked variety. I make it often, but like to change it up a bit. Fruit is a fave, but this time, I thought I’d try something different for a treat — peanut butter and crunchy sea salt, with a bit of chocolate. The chocolate [...]
I’m a fan of sauces, and think a good sauce can make a meal. But when it comes down to it, a busy night when you’re tired and don’t want to clean the kitchen does not call for a sauce. Unless it’s as easy as this one. Seriously. No blender, no continuous chopping and dicing, [...]
In trying to eat healthier this year, one of my goals is to eat more beans of all types. They’re nutritious and tasty, and anything but boring when paired with a flavorful tomato sauce and lots of garlic and herbs. This lima bean recipe fits the bill perfectly. I normally use canned beans because they [...]
A few years ago, I worked at a bakery that made blueberry chocolate chip cookie bars. Everyone always thought it was a weird combo until they tried them — and then they were hooked. They were one of the most popular items on the menu even. While the cookie bars themselves were great, the combination of the [...]
There are a lot of things to like about bread, but one of my favorite things about a good loaf of bread or pizza crust or anything made with yeast is well, the flavor of the yeast. One way I’ve found to get that same savory umami flavor without all the carbs is by mixing [...]
Ginger tumeric tea, or what I like to call “sick tea” is a staple in my house in the winter. I call it that because it’s the perfect remedy when you’re sick. Fresh ginger and turmeric are steeped with some spices, honey, and lemon, with a dash of apple cider vinegar at the end to [...]
I’ve made a lot of gluten free desserts in my day, and it’s usually hit or miss whether they’ll be good. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve made some good ones (like these!) but you never know until you try it. But these. Oh, these blondies. They’re fudgy and chewy and rich. With a buttery, nutty [...]
I love soups that are delicious and super healthy, and easy lentil soup recipe fits perfectly. It’s full of hearty lentils, quinoa, and veggies, so it’s perfect for a cold Monday night after a long weekend of over indulging. It uses tons of garlic, and both lemon juice and zest give it a bright and [...]
A vegetarian sausage and pepper pizza is probably my favorite pizza, since having it at a local place near me, but I could never get it right myself. Mostly because the sausage was never right. Sausage is one of those things that should be easy to replicate with seasonings, but that’s not always the case. [...]
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