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…
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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…
Miso Carrot Pasta with Arugula
When it comes to pasta, I’ll try almost anything as a sauce. It’s led to some interesting fails but also some fantastic, funky ideas. This carrot pasta uses two of my favorite components, which makes this an easy 15-minute meal during the week. Carrot Puree I always feel like I overdo on carrots but for…
Carrot Amaranth Polenta with Parsley Oil
When it comes to January meals, I’m about as veg-forward as I can be. More hearty vegan meals, bright in color and full of flavor. This polenta is made with the help of amaranth, instead of traditional polenta. It’s not quite the same but delicious nonetheless. Amaranth It’s no secret that I love mixing up…
5 Tips for Eating More Plant-Based Recipes
While I’m not a fan of ‘let’s change something major at the first of the year’ mentality, I do believe there is benefit in setting a few small intentions for the upcoming months. When I talk to people about this, something around food always comes up, usually with an emphasis on eating more vegetables. Given…
Spiced Delicata Breakfast Salad
Seasoning This salad is really meant to be paired with the spiced delicata squash bowl. I used the same seasoning and was hoping for using leftover squash. Of course, it doesn’t have to go that route. You can always make this recipe from scratch. One thing: you really should really make a larger batch of…
Homemade Harissa Paste | Component Cooking
When it comes to adding a boost to meals, I rely heavily on homemade pastes. Not only can you make them extraordinarily flavorful and vibrant, they often freeze well. The ability to freeze pastes means you can make a large batch, freeze in small amounts, and have these flavors available to you at all times….
21 Breakfast Recipes for the Holidays
I love a good breakfast, doubly so during the holiday months. There’s something special about sharing a freshly brewed cup of coffee and delicious breakfast with people you might only get to see occasionally. My love of this also might stem from a deep love of breakfast. It always feels less fussy than holiday dinners…
Sweet Potato Galette with Chili Oil
This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. There’s something wonderfully comforting about a galette. It’s perfectly imperfect. I’ve found over the years that while I’ll occasionally make a sweet version, I veer towards these savory galettes the most. This sweet potato galette takes a bit of work but the end result is a delightful…
Minestrone Soup with Brown Rice and Chickpeas
On a year by year seasonal basis, I go through phases. Some winter seasons, I’m all about pasta. Other seasons I’ve hunkered down and found my way around many different curry recipes. This season? It appears to be all about one-pot stews that warm (and also happen to be good with a solid piece of…
Rye Crepes with Maple Butter Pears
I’ll preface this recipe by saying if you’ve never made crepes, now is the time to start. I think it’s one of the best recipes to master because not only are they fun to make (my opinion) there are many different uses for these thin pancakes. I have a base recipe that I’ve found works…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with California Fig Compote and Pecans
This post is a paid post with California Figs. All thoughts and opinions are my own. With holiday celebrations fast approaching, it’s always good to have delicious sides in your pocket. These Brussels Sprouts are a riff on my favorite maple-hazelnut Brussels. In this recipe, I use a fig compote (made with the help of…