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…
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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…
A Vegetarian Holiday Meal Guide
There is nothing quite like holiday meals. Family, food, and conversation. However, it can be a extremely stressful trying to accommodate everyone’s dietary needs. Whether you’re going with a full plant-based meal or just hoping to get a dish or two to add to the table, this vegetarian holiday meal guide is here to help….
Acorn Squash Risotto with Farro
Popping in on this Friday to share the risotto that was recently the star of my dinner out to Casino Mine Ranch. Grace and I brainstormed that we wanted a rich and filling risotto as the main, with squash puree. She took it and ran for testing then with some back and forth, we ended…
Vegetarian Chile Verde with Garbanzo Beans
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. All opinions are 100% mine. Chile Verde is a stew that is traditionally from Northern Mexico that made its way north in many different variations. As with most traditional chile verde recipes, this stew is usually heavily meat-based featuring pork that is…
Spiced Delicata Squash with Amaranth and Garlic Yogurt
On the site, I try to balance quick recipes you can make for dinner and recipes that maybe push you a little more to explore different techniques or ingredients. I have to say, this squash dish is one of the favorites I’ve made in a long time. Everything just comes together in a delightful way….
23 Vegetarian Soup Recipes for Fall
One thing about living in California is that soup weather slides in almost unnoticed. We still have warm temperatures during the day but at night, it cools quickly. Sweaters come on, blankets come out, and dinners become a bit richer. Below is a solid start for my favorite soups, stews, and chilis. I didn’t mean…
Tofu Satay with Cilantro-Peanut Sauce
This post is sponsored by the National Peanut Board. I received compensation, but all opinions and content are my own. One of my favorite things about the holiday season is having parties where I can feed the masses. I love a good party, and most of the time I’m in the kitchen. This easy tofu…
Sweet Potatoes with Sesame-Pistachios and Miso-Citrus Dressing
This post is in partnership with California Grown. During the cooler months, I consume more sweet potatoes than I probably realize. I really can’t get enough. This dish is a solid side but if you’re me, you could easily eat it as a main. California Grown Produce Back in September I was able to tag…
Cabbage Noodle Bowls with Fried Eggs
Noodle bowls are one of those meals I’ll make time and again for myself. I almost always have some variety of noodles in my pantry and the vegetables can be almost anything you have available. Cabbage! One of the things I like about using cabbage is that I inevitably can’t resist at the market but…
Pumpkin Shakshuka with Feta and Pepitas
Post sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. See below for more details. There’s nothing better than creamy baked eggs, especially when the weather starts to get cooler. This recipe makes for a delicious breakfast but I actually love this recipe for dinner. Pair it with a side salad and some crusty bread (a must…