I, too, am lured by the wonders of tasty looking recipes on the internet. Different ideas or fun combinations get stuck in my brain. Usually, in the form of recipes that make me want to try something new. One of the more recent? This caramelized cabbage. Most likely because I like roasted and grilled cabbage,…
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Bean and Cabbage Tacos with Pickled Onions
Hi. Things are going to be a little different around here for the foreseeable future. I don’t really plan content too far ahead and I get a lot of inspiration from what I have on hand. That being said, the recipes are going to be really pantry heavy and probably pretty simple (since I have…
Crispy Scallion Asparagus Pizza
This post is in partnership with California Grown. I’m finding myself wanting to spend nearly every minute outside as the weather gets warmer. This feeling also includes cooking and in the case of this recipe, using the pizza oven. I love asparagus for the ease in this recipe and the chili oil takes the whole…
Bitter Greens Salad with Miso-Citrus Vinaigrette
Everyone should have a low-stress salad in their back pocket. There are many ways you can go with a salad like this, but this version has become a favorite. I’ve served it at pop-up dinners and also meals with friends. What works with it is the combination of something bitter (the greens), something sweet (the…
Harissa Sweet Potato Ricotta Toast
This post is in partnership with California Grown. I’m slow to transition out of winter produce, especially with sweet potatoes. I love sweet potatoes (which is probably obvious). This toast is a delightful savory breakfast that’s easily adaptable for a different time of year. California Sweet Potatoes February is always an interesting time in California….
Arugula Delicata Squash Pasta
I was the type of kid who put chips on her sandwich (and by kid, I mean fully functioning adult). It’s a texture thing. I like the crunch paired with the softness of the sandwich. This delicata squash pasta is similar in that it’s not really pasta but a salad with pasta in it. The…
Creamy Carrot-Coconut Soup
I’m popping in to share a recipe from a new cookbook I can’t put down. To be honest, it’s hit and miss with new cookbooks. I’m always looking for a book that challenges my ways of thinking about ingredients whether that’s in a new way to cook or new-to-me flavor combinations. Bryant Terry’s Vegetable Kingdom…
Lentil Bites with Broccoli Pesto and Rice
As I continue to work within more of the meal plans, I’m finding ways to use old favorites to create new, delicious meals. These lentils bites have long been a solid staple in my repertoire. The same could be said for the broccoli pesto. So what happens when you combine the two? You get this…
Midwinter III Meal Plan
While winter started awhile ago, I feel it most in January. The holidays are over and the sense of the long winter starts to set in. My penchant for cozy meals really comes out. Soups, stews, and pasta are nearly a weekly occurrence. This week’s plan really shows that. There’s a chili recipe and a…
Pasta and Chickpeas (Pasta e Ceci)
During a recipe testing and dinner one night, my son decided his tomato soup was boring and starting adding cooked pasta I had made for a different recipe. We ended up talking about spaghetti-os (something I didn’t eat as a kid but knew about). All of this led me down the rabbit hole of making…
Vegan Tempeh Chili with Beans
It might be my midwestern upbringing, but I’m a chili fan. It’s warming and filling- you can’t ask for much more. This chili is using one of my favorite tempeh products, and it comes together in about 30 minutes. Serve with cornbread (or peanut butter sandwiches if you’re like my husband). The Tempeh When my…
Midwinter II Meal Plan
When I first started planning meals, I found I would over plan and buy too much. I’d schedule every weeknight dinner, but inevitably, something would come up, and I’d have to shift things around. In return, I’d feel some emotion towards that, and it was usually negative. This feeling led to now, where I keep…
Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Arugula
In the cold, rainy (or snowy) days of January, there’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of noodles. If I could, I’d eat at the excellent ramen places around town, but that’s not always an option. And so, I’ve made these cheater bowls that are big on flavor but light on time. The base: vegetable…
Midwinter I Meal Plan
I find meal planning to be a fun puzzle and it’s where I get extensive use out of my components and base recipes. I think in terms of meal planning/prepping, recipes are too limiting. It’s much easier to mix and match based on what you already have on hand. There’s a freedom that comes from…