This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. All opinions are 100% mine. There’s a distinct smell to my Grandmother’s very blue kitchen that I remember: Baked Beans. Thinking back, I feel like nearly every time I went over to her house, she had a pot of beans on and...
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Olive Pesto Pasta with Breadcrumbs
As the site ages, I'm attempting to go through and update/retest some of the recipes I believe should have some staying power. These are the recipes I've love. This olive pesto pasta came about as a fluke, a dinner desperation. Ever since then, this pasta has become a staple, primarily for how easy and quick...
Spinach Quesadillas with Spiced Pinto Beans
I'm finding myself away from home throughout the day more, which means dinner needs to happen in about 15 minutes. I'm relying on family favorites that I can easily make without fuss. These spinach quesadillas are at the top of my list. Often I'll make a larger batch of the beans which speeds up the...
Pea Pasta with Shallot Cream Sauce
Over the past few weeks, I’ve posted a couple times about this pasta on instagram. I have a similar summer pasta but everyone seemed extremely interested in this spring pea version. I love this pasta. The sauce is kind of heavy but there’s just enough to coat the pasta. It comes together quickly and is...
Marinated Halloumi Skewers with Summer Veg and Chipotle-Lime Peanut Sauce
This post is sponsored by the National Peanut Board. I received compensation, but all opinions and content are my own. Chances are, during the summer, I’m grilling halloumi skewers once a week. There’s nothing like putting fire to vegetables and cheese. I love the charred flavor and crisp cheese. In this recipe, I’ve paired the...
Crispy Tofu Bowls with Sesame Bok Choy
I love a good rice bowl and I'm finding that more often than not, I'm most happy when it's topped with vegetables and a handful of crispy tofu. This recipe is a solid addition to your weeknight meals. Bok Choy Bok choy is one of my favorite plants to watch grow. I love how concise...
Cream Cheese Roll-ups with Crepes and Vegetables
Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. As we prepare for Mack to head to school, I’ve been working on my tiny-finger lunch game. He’s a solid eater but I do like having fun options. Plus, these vegetable crepes aren’t just for kids. I love to pack these cream cheese roll-ups...
19 Vegetarian Lentil Recipes
When it comes to the cheap and easy plant-based bulk bin items, you can’t go wrong with lentils. These powerhouse protein legumes are always on hand at our house. I keep red, green, and either black or French on hand at any given time. Each lentil variety has a place in these lentil recipes. Vegetarian...
Garlic Roasted Potato and Spinach Salad with Eggs
Spring is a wonderful time to simplify- to throw open the windows, linger a bit longer outside (enjoying the sun), and go back to the basics of cooking. I think it's easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to recipes. I see some recipes on Pinterest and I can't help but think how long the...
Asparagus Polenta with Dill-Pistachios and Burrata
This asparagus polenta can be ready in about the time it takes to cook the polenta. It's also perfect for the still slightly cooler spring evenings. Best of all, it’s highly adaptable for what you already might have on hand. Polenta: your options No matter the season, I’ll always be up for a good bowl...
Kale Egg in a Hole
Post sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. See below for more details. Egg in a hole, the most straightforward recipe name When it comes to breakfast, I’m a savory eggs and toast kind of person. Normally I do a simple fry with toast on the side but occasionally I crave a little more. Not...
Spring Vegan Recipes for Lunch and Dinner
Beyond the fruits and vegetables at the market, the core recipes I make are cyclical. During the winter months I go heavy. Extra cheese, butter, and more pasta than I care to admit. Then, when spring comes around, I find myself overly craving fresh and loads of greens. Why Spring Vegan Recipes? I also find...
Harissa Cauliflower Lentil Stew with Lemon
Lentil Stew: my go to recipe I always feel like I’m never cooking with lentils enough. Sure, we make these lentil bites in some form every couple of weeks. However, for something so cheap and easy, I feel like they should be a one to two times a week meal. This lentil stew is flavorful...
Avocado Egg Sandwich with Hummus
When you live in a household that’s favorite meal is breakfast, creativity knows no bounds. This egg sandwich is the perfect breakfast treat and I’ve even been known to wrap it up and take it on the road. Fried Egg Sandwich: the beginning I love a good breakfast egg sandwich but anytime I’m out and...
Garlicky Beets with Dill Bean Puree
I wish I had a sexier name for this dish but when you start combining things into a dish that really doesn’t have a name like ‘taco’ or ‘grain bowl’, a name with all the ingredients is the best I can do. However, it's delicious. We've eaten it as a side but I've also been...
Amaranth Porridge with Caramelized Bananas and Pecans
I gravitate towards the savory breakfast, even to the point of eating leftover dinner in place of waffles, pancakes, or sweet porridges. However, sometimes my sweet tooth gets the best of me. Luckily, I can make a mean bowl of breakfast porridge and amaranth is one of the ways to my sweet-breakfast heart. Amaranth Porridge...
Sunflower Carrot Risotto with Hazelnut-Pea Shoots
This dish rings in spring in the best way possible. A creamy carrot-sunflower puree helps keep the risotto vegan while the fresh pea shoots bring the greens. Making a creamy carrot risotto While I love making a delicious, cheese-based risotto, there’s something magical about taking this classic dish and making it vegan. My first attempts...
Broccoli Salad with Couscous and Tahini Dressing
Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. The Brassicas For these types of salads, I would typically use cauliflower. However, I wanted to keep the color vibrant. The broccoli provides that and I love the texture of the roasted broccoli. Of course, you could always mix in cauliflower, romesco, or even...
Herby Kale Omelette with Manchego Cheese
Green Sauce When it comes to experimenting with recipes, sauces are up there as a favorite. It can be easy to completely shift a dish (or many dishes) with one simple sauce. I don’t use a lot of kale outside of a few recipes but using it in sauces ensures I use it all before...
Sweet Potato Pasta with Vegan Walnut Cream Sauce
As we wait patiently (or not so patiently) for spring, I’m sharing what feels like a bit of a last-hurrah for winter recipes. This pasta with walnut cream sauce came out of one of my instagram recipes. People liked it so much, I felt like it deserved a place on the site. It’s rich sauce...
Lentil Rotini with Garlicky Kale and Goat Cheese Sauce
Post sponsored by Barilla. See below for more details. Before spring starts to show, I wanted to share one last cozy pasta meal. This lentil rotini pasta features easy garlicky kale, a no-cook goat cheese sauce, and Barilla Red Lentil Rotini. The spirals in the rotini are perfect for soaking up that saucy-goodness! All the...
Pinto Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas
I've shared these a few times on instagram and now I've finally put pen to paper to write the recipe. These sweet potato enchiladas are about the most comforting meal I cook, without an overload of cheese. The sweet potato and beans provide the filling while and easy homemade enchilada sauce brings it all together....
Roasted Chipotle Sweet Potato and Sorghum Salad
Sorghum Salads I realize sorghum is not your every-day grain but I love showcasing recipes to try and get it used a little more in the kitchen. The flavor isn't big but it does provide a little warmth to a dish. I find, my usage of sorghum is more about texture. Sorghum has a similar...
Fried Egg Cauliflower Grain Bowl
Post sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. See below for more details. It is really amazing that I do not have more grain bowl recipes on this site. A grain bowl is by far the biggest staple meal for our family. Need a filling breakfast? Grain bowl! How about a last-minute dinner made from...
Vegan Baked Beans on Toast
For whatever reason, I feel like I’ve made it my mission to share the joy of beans on toast. I realize, it’s a bit of a funny mission. However, beans on toast is a magical thing and if you like beans, you should eat them on toast. Growing up in the midwest, baked beans were...
Winter Date-Night Dinner Ideas
In the grand scheme of weeks, my husband and I don't get out very much. We work, we hang out with our son, we repeat. However, our times after our son goes to bed are ones we cherish. It's the time we unwind. The time we connect with each other about our day. That time...
Chickpea Casarecce Pasta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chimichurri
Post sponsored by Barilla. See below for more details. When it comes to pasta in the winter, I tend towards pasta with cream sauces or loaded up on cheese. It’s a hold-over from all those snowy days in the Midwest. However, now I occasionally opt for something I can throw in the car for a...
Kabocha Ricotta Pancakes
During February, I start to get the itch. While it’s still snowing in many parts of the country, the Central Valley in California transitions into spring. And I really shouldn’t even say transition. It’s more you wake up one morning and there are blooms on the trees and flowers everywhere. And so, I start impatiently...
Ginger Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Farro
Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. I feel like not much needs said beyond winter and soup. It’s almost a testament to how creative one can be during the cooler months: just how many different soups can I make? This sweet potato soup is minimal on ingredients but features one...
Black Olive Red Lentil Pasta
Post sponsored by Barilla. See below for more details. When it comes to vegetarian pasta dishes, it can feel a bit harder to get protein into the meals. I typically opt for making a side salad loaded with chickpeas and occasionally I’ll make a version of lentil Bolognese. However, sometimes I just want a simple,...
Chickpea Crepes with Roasted Vegetables and Chipotle Compound Butter
I love recipes like this one. There are three components, all in their own way delicious and solid. Straight-forward roasted vegetables look like the star but I actually think it’s the chickpea crepes and the chipotle compound butter. Compound butter and do a little dance There’s nothing quite like compound butter. Butter is pretty fantastic...
Roasted Sweet Potato Baked Eggs
Some recipes are born from a love of making some of my recipes easier. I love to whip up a good quiche or frittata but sometimes I like to keep things simple (really simple). This baked egg dish is about as easy as it gets, once you get quick at dicing. The Sweet Potatoes Don't...
5 Ways to Cook Vegetables
Preparing vegetables will always demand some extra time and care. However, these days we’re all trying to get more vegetables into our daily lives. Knowing more general ways to cook them only works in our favor. The transformation from raw to cooked never ceases to inspire and once you learn the overall cooking processes, you...
Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Chickpea Casarecce
Post sponsored by Barilla. See below for more details. There is nothing quite as delicious as a simple bowl of pasta tossed with a bit of pesto. This take with an easy broccoli pesto pasta is one of the ways I keep the pasta/pesto combination alive during the colder months when basil isn’t as abundant....
Chili Chickpea Smothered Toast
I like every recipe I post on this site. There are countless recipes that never see the light of day. They are probably good, I just don’t like them. On the opposite side of the spectrum, there are recipes I love. Like, I could eat this everyday kind of love. These chili chickpeas get that...
Saving the season: Lemons
There’s nothing quite like having an abundance of citrus. I think it accounts for about 50% of all joy during the winter months. The pucker-inducing flavor, the vibrant color, the bright fragrance: there’s nothing quite like it. And, if you’re like me, you like to have some of these flavors year-round. I use lime/lemons in...
Sunchoke Hash with Tarragon and Chickpeas
I've made mention that if I were to ever open a cafe, it would serve breakfast and lunch. These are the meals I enjoy most and the meals I feel I could endlessly create. I also love updating classic breakfast recipes to fit within a seasonal mold. During the winter months, I'm drawn to sunchokes....
Chipotle Red Kuri Squash with Chickpeas
Over the past few months, I've been sharing off-the-cuff recipes on instagram (which I save in highlights). This has primarily been because at the heart of cooking, I don't measure anything. Exact recipes aren't my thing (which may come as a surprise, given I've run this site for 10+ years). While I'm more than happy...
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup with Chimichurri
While you may be thinking to yourself in a sarcastic voice, "just what we need need, another butternut squash soup!" I urge you to think of this more as inspiration and less as a direct soup recipe. Take your butternut squash soup recipe and jazz it up. Add some spices. Use a sauce. It doesn't...
Chickpea Pasta with Chili-Butter Tomato Sauce
Post sponsored by Barilla. See below for more details. When it comes to the winter months, I always crave pasta. For the most part, It’s an easy dinner to get done in 30 minutes and it’s easy to please even the pickiest eater. Because of this, I’m excited to team of with Barilla and highlight...