I’ve eaten a lot of vegetarian chili in my life, and while most of it is good, this is the best one I’ve ever had. Unlike most that rely on meat substitutes or too many beans, this one is made of veggies, with a couple of secret ingredients. There are several steps to this that [...]
This easy strawberry salsa recipe makes the perfect addition to your chip and dip table. Picture this. You are tasked with bringing an appetizer to a potluck or backyard barbecue. You pick up a bag of chips and salsa, because who doesn’t like chips and salsa? That’s the problem. Everyone loves chips and salsa, so [...]
Cheesy cauliflower potatoes make a healthy version of a traditional side dish that everyone will love. I like vegetables and try to eat as many as I can, whether in a giant salad, roasted as a side, or blended into soups. That being said, I find myself going through periods where I don’t eat many. [...]
An easy green lentil soup recipe gets creaminess from coconut milk. Perfect for a light, healthy meal. There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup. Potato, broccoli, or even a hearty chili are staples in my household. But one of my favorites is lentil soup, even though let’s face it, lentils don’t seem all [...]
An easy asparagus puff pastry appetizer that everyone will be reaching for seconds. I love spring. The weather starts to get warmer after a long winter. But also because it’s the beginning of produce season. Some of my favorites are happening right now. Strawberries. Rhubarb. Fresh herbs. And one of my favorite veggies: Asparagus. You [...]
Jalapeno potatoes au gratin? Yes, please! After not having traveled anywhere for two years, my husband and I have started traveling again. We have a couple of pretty big trips planned but started with a small trip last weekend. I’ll spare you the details, but what started off pretty rough ended with an amazing breakfast [...]
When you think of a pizza bread recipe, my guess is it’s something along the lines of a French bread pizza. This is not that. At all. This is a loaf of yeast-raised bread with pockets of sharp white cheddar, a spicy pizza seasoning, and crunchy edges that taste like the best part of a [...]
Homemade whole wheat bread is the perfect way to get started to a healthy new year! Making bread is something that can be intimidating. It’s not quite as simple as making muffins or cookies or something where you just mix and bake. There’s a lot of science involved, and sometimes things out of your control [...]
Curried browned butter turns plain old toast into something special. I’m a fan of different types of toast. Avocado toast. Tuna on toast. Even just peanut butter toast makes an appearance on my lunch repertoire some days. Sometimes toast can become more than just toast. In this case, you start with some good hearty bread [...]
A savory sweet potato side dish is perfect for holidays or anytime! I am not gonna lie — I am all about a sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top. It’s the perfect holiday side dish to balance out all the savory, salty dishes. But there are definitely better uses of sweet potatoes, and I sometimes [...]
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