Get more veggies and plant fiber into your diet without sacrificing flavor with dinner bowls bursting with everything from falafels and hummus to fresh tomatoes and roasted cauliflower. It's a meal that's almost too pretty to eat!
Looking for a simple grilled side dish? Look no further. 'Tis the season for eggplants of all kinds. Get yours on the grill and slather it with an amazing miso butter while it's still hot. You'll be wanting to make it every week!
I love creamy risotto, but not the long simmer time and sore arm I get from all that stirring. So when things get busy, especially during the holiday season, I like to skip the rice and turn to orzo for a deceptively good stand in that's faster and low effort.
If you haven't cooked much with lentils, it's time to embrace their versatility, vibrance, and — well — deliciousness! While I love them in everything from salad to casseroles, my first lentil love is soup. If you've not experienced what they can do for a bisque, get ready for a treat!
Sometimes, a recipe gets something special from fresh ingredients. Sometimes, it's actually better to turn to specific preserved ingredients for certain recipes. The noodle recipe in this post uses dried shiitake mushrooms and wouldn't be as good with fresh!
Sometimes life surprises you when it sets a challenge before you and you rise to the occasion better than you had anticipated. Sometimes life is hard and you are ready for that. And sometimes … the challenge just answers itself and you barely need to do a thing to succeed. We all need those challenges too!
Anyone who has been following this site for a while knows I love using mayonnaise in everything from sauces to biscuits to fried fish. This time around, I show how it makes eggplant parmesan a snap to make.
Did I mention I enjoy soup and other great comfort food in January? The holidays are in our rear view mirrors and Old Man Winter has us in his clutches. Fight back with lots of wonderful soups, including a creamy parsnip bisque with super crunchy kettle chip croutons!
Lest you think quick food during the holidays has to be loaded with fat and calories, check out this fantastic vegetarian dish that doesn't remind you it's healthy and can be whipped up in about a half hour. It's just what you need during this busy time.
When gardens and farm stands everywhere are putting fresh produce before you, it's time to enjoy it splendidly. Do just that with some delightful fritters brimming with tender sweet corn and spicy peppers.
