Za’atar Cabbage Fritters

Uncategorized | July 5, 2021 | By

How impossible does it sound to crave a dish based on cabbage and chickpeas for three days in a row? Especially coming from this gal, who doesn't want more than three servings of the same dish in a week?? Well, it happened and I am pretty darn excited to share!

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Lentil, Sausage, and Arugula Bowl

Pork | July 16, 2019 | By

Lentils sound oh-so-lovely and healthy in theory; but then you remember your disasters: bland, mushy, choke-down-your-fiber bowls of good ideas that just did not work. What went wrong?You may be surprised that the different types of lentils are not just different in color, they all cook with different times and

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Sauerkraut and Ribs

Pork | June 19, 2019 | By

Sauerkraut (sourkraut): people seem to love it or hate it. Fermented foods are found all over the globe and have really taken off in recent food trends. "It's Alive with Brad", is one interesting and hilarious resource to how some fermented foods and beverages are made. Check it out! Sauerkraut

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The Ben and Shanda (Pizza)

Baked Goods | April 22, 2019 | By

P.I.Z.Z.A. Ultimate party food. Perfect comfort food. Reasonable indulgence.What's not to love? You can pile on whatever you love when you make it at home. Favorite veggies, craft sausage, artisan cheese, fresh herbs, the possibilities go on and on. We began homemade pizza night some 8 years ago and have

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Oaxacan Black Bean Bowl

Vegetarian Entree | April 8, 2019 | By

First off- clickable hyperlinks that I wasn't able to include in the recipe card due to the version of WordPress I currently use:Pibil Hot SauceRick Bayless's Tomatillo Salsa Beans and rice. Legumes and starch. Almost every culture has a dish around this theme, and for good reason! It's a crowd-pleaser,

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Tuna Orzo Bake

Seafood | March 28, 2019 | By

Canned tuna...and orzo? This may not strike you as a common combination but is this is one of those happy accident dishes. Born of seeing a teaser of a post by chef Yotam Ottolenghi. We knew it looked good, but had no idea when the recipe would be available! Impatience won out and I decided to test my creativity while knowing I may be creating a flop. I have zero regrets.

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Read It: Mercies in Disguise

Uncategorized | March 23, 2019 | By

I laughed, loved, and cried my way through the Baxter's incredible story. As you can see, I couldn't put it down and just had to find out what happened next that I finished the book at a hair appointment. This family shares their diagnostic journey from unexpected illness to the

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Buffalo Quinoa Bites

Vegetarian Entree | March 12, 2019 | By

When I moved to my current job, it was the first time I found myself involved with potlucks on a large scale. Desserts are more my jam, but those are also a little easier for folk with less interest in cooking to pick up ready-made and bring to the party.

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Pibil Hot Sauce

Condiments, Vegetarian | March 3, 2019 | By

As much as I love to cook, explore new food, and meal plan, sometimes you just want to change up an old favorite. Our house probably eats more chicken wings and chicken strips than anyone would expect. I think we end up grabbing a bag of chicken strips from the

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Broccoli and Blue Cheese Lasagna

Vegetarian Entree | February 24, 2019 | By

Winter seems to be dragging on and I have been looking for home-style dishes that still inject a little freshness, a little life, a little flavor. I have made a few different versions of this lasagna and we look forward to it every time! Bonus: have your oven help keep your house warm by making a bold, cheesy lasagna that will also warm you from the inside out. My husband and I love strong cheese, but this casserole will please most palates by distributing the strong blue cheese flavor with delicious roasted broccoli and crowd-pleasing pasta layers.

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