5 8 Published Apr 10, 2020, Updated Sep 14, 2021 I really am enjoying being home with my family, but sometimes I feel like I spend all day in the kitchen either prepping for meals, cooking or washing dishes. Anyone else? Lucky for you (and me), this greens and grains bowl is easy peasy and requires minimal kitchen time. It’s made with just 10 ingredients, dirties up only one pan and is ready in about 20 minutes....
4.5 2 Published Jul 13, 2023, Updated Jul 29, 2024 Now don’t get me wrong, I love my apple cider vinegar chicken recipe, but everyone needs a basic grilled chicken recipe in their back pocket. With a simple marinade made from pantry staples (that you probably already have in your kitchen) and a quick grilling time, this chicken is incredibly flavorful and versatile. Say goodbye to dry and bland chicken, and hello to juicy, tender chicken that’s packed with flavor....
I have partnered with ALDI on this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I hope you all had a happy Halloween earlier this week! We had a blast in our neighborhood! M was a genie and J was Spiderman. We got together with a bunch of neighbors in the cul-de-sac up the street and had snacks and pizza and plenty of trick-or-treating! The kids were up way past their normal 7 p....
5 6 Published Apr 03, 2023, Updated May 22, 2024 This salmon meal prep bowl is a new favorite of mine (and soon to be yours)! It’s super easy to whip up and packed with flavor thanks to the roasted veggies, maple mustard salmon and lemon vinaigrette. Why You’ll Love This Recipe The maple mustard salmon is chef’s kiss and really what takes this recipe to the next level! Easy to meal prep in advance for quick assembly during the week....
4.52 37 Published Jul 17, 2019, Updated May 24, 2024 That’s why it’s key to have a few tried and true basic smoothie recipes that always taste yummy – go-to recipes that you can build off of if you’re feeling creative. This strawberry banana smoothie recipe is a great example. The combo of strawberry and banana is such a classic and tastes so delicious on it’s own, but there’s definitely room to experiment and make it your own if you want!...
4 14 Published Mar 09, 2020, Updated Aug 03, 2021 If tempeh is new to you, be sure to check out this tempeh 101 post. I chat about what tempeh is, the health benefits and some delicious vegan recipes. I’ve been a fan of tempeh for years but I know it’s an intimidating ingredient. Trust me when I say, you’re in good hands. This is a great recipe to try out tempeh for the first time!...
I heart veggie burgers big time. And I’m not even a vegetarian! It’s just been a long-lived obsession. As a college freshman, in fact, it was part of my go-to dorm cafeteria meal. I would have them cook me a veggie burger and while I waited, I would get a bowl, fill it with pasta and whatever veggie mix was available that night (usually some combination of peas, carrots and either corn or green beans) and then go and get my cooked veggie burger and plop it right on top....
but you can adapt it for any holiday–red and green for Christmas purists, white and red for Valentine’s Day, green for St. Patrick’s Day, red, white, and blue for the 4th of July, the list goes on and on. Clear out an entire shelf of your fridge. Take 4 small plastic food storage containers; you can use any shape and you can even mix and match. Spray them with non-stick cooking spray and set aside....
I don’t know about you, but I prefer my apple pie with a crumble topping. There is just something so fun and delicious about it! And when an apple crumble pie gets paired with some non-dairy vanilla ice cream, forget it! So, so good. Now, for this Gluten Free Vegan Apple Crumble Pie, I use my pie crust, but you could also turn this into an apple crisp by forgetting the pie crust entirely....
Paratha is one of the easiest things to make when you are a beginner cook. And no one can tell you better than me. I and my husband survived on paratha for almost 3-4 months after I got married till I learned to cook the basic meal. You can read about that episode here. But one thing that this inexperienced novice cook mastered that time was Paratha :D. Paneer paratha, gobi paratha, methi paratha, Dal paratha, and list goes on....
Just slice it thin and mix it up with a little olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. Do this step first so it can sit for a few minutes while you prep the rest.
We are going to have a scorcher here in N.C. today and that seems unfair since it’s mid-September. I’m over the mid-90s temperatures and ready for some cooler weather. And sweaters. And boots. And all the cozies! But whatever the weather is doing outside, I can bring a few autumn vibes indoors. Specifically, in the kitchen, if you didn’t see where I was going with that. Today’s recipe for this harvest farro salad is chock full of some of my favorite fall flavors!...
So when this whole sweet potato fry craze started, I was not really onboard. I just had unfortunate semi-repressed sweet potato memories of Thanksgivings gone by and I figured life’s short, I shouldn’t have to eat foods that make me cringey even if they are super cool. But as a perpetual victim of peer pressure, I gave in and tried them and it turns out that much like Sam I Am and his green eggs and his ham, I am quite keen on sweet potato fries....
4.29 24 Published May 25, 2016, Updated Jan 21, 2024 Summer is almost here and before we know it, the temps are going to be crazy high and we’re going to be sweating through our clothes as soon as we walk outside. In case you didn’t know, that’s what the summer months are like here in Richmond. It’s lovely… if you have a pool. Sadly we don’t, so we have to find other ways to cool off, like eating copious amounts of fro yo, ice cream and popsicles....
After some gloriously warm weather last week, we had a chilly weekend and it was really kind of nice. We made a fire pit, snuggled with blankets and watched a movie, enjoyed some soup and stayed super cozy. ❤️ And this week, we are looking forward to Valentine’s Day, the end of the kids’ basketball seasons and some fun extended family birthdays to celebrate! So of course, to celebrate, I had to bring you a chocolate goodie!...
4.8 11 Published Jun 14, 2019, Updated Oct 12, 2023 If you didn’t grow up in the south you might be wondering what the heck watergate salad is, so let me fill you in real fast. What is Watergate Salad? This “salad” goes by a lot of names… I’ve always known it as Watergate Salad but apparently, it’s also known as Pistachio Delight, Shut The Gate Salad, Green Goop, Green Fluff or Green Stuff....
Kate and I have talked before about some of the funny misconceptions that exist when you’re a food writer and blogger. One of the most common, is that we must cook everything from scratch and spend hours in the kitchen for all of our super fancy organic meals. If you’ve read this post from this past Mother’s Day, you know how far off the mark that is! While Kate and I have been working together over the past 5 years, we’ve actually never lived in the same state....
Welcome back to another batch cooking round of homemade baby food! Today we’re making quinoa, peaches, avocado, pumpkin and cottage cheese. All wholesome and easy-to-make introduction foods for your baby. (Here’s my baby food introduction schedule for what solid foods to introduce when. And here’s my full list of favorite baby food combinations if you’re ready to start mixing foods together.) And just like round 1 with homemade baby food peas, green beans, applesauce, butternut squash and oatmeal, we’ll be making all 5 of today’s foods in just 20 minutes!...
It’s one of those make-ahead salads for Christmas that lets you spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating. With Honeycrisp apples adding a juicy crunch, it’s a delightful mix of flavor and festivity. Not only is this salad low-carb and gluten-free, but it also checks all the boxes for elegant Christmas salad recipes. Simple, festive, and so delicious, it’s bound to be a 5-star Christmas salad recipe you’ll return to every holiday season!...
5 2 Published Dec 21, 2021, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Why You Need to Make This Recipe It’s so easy to make your own almond butter at home and tastes so much better than store-bought! You just need one ingredient and a food processor or high powered blender. It can be customized to your liking and enjoyed in a variety of ways! Ingredients Needed raw almonds – I recommend using raw almonds for the best flavor....
