Post sponsored by GE Appliances. See below for more details. It's no secret that I love a good noodle bowl, especially when it's topped with an egg. However, I realized I've never shared one of my favorite ways to eat noodles: bathed in a delicious broth. These noodles get help from my favorite green curry...
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Sesame Turnips with Soba Noodles
I get stuck in my ways. I eat the same type of salad dressing. I order the same item from a restaurant menu. I roast my vegetables. These aren't inherently bad but I have to remind myself there are other things to try and ways to explore. Enter these sesame turnips. This is a fairly...
Beet Salad with Broiled Feta and Sesame Sunflower Seeds
I think one of my subconscious goals in life is to create as many salad recipes as possible (so I'm sorry if you don't like salads, we can't be friends). Almost any ingredient can be made into a delicious salad, so why not experiment? There's a lot going on in this beet salad. It has...
Avocado Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
Post sponsored by California Avocados. See below for more details. We're currently in the slow process of looking to buy a house and our family agrees: backyard space is a priority (for our little guy and outdoor dinners). During the warmer months, there is nothing better than a backyard get-together that runs late into the...
Grilled Scallion Avocado Halloumi Tacos
This recipe is in partnership with Nugget Markets. See below for more details. It's hard to play favorites among recipes because there are so many wonderful combinations to explore. However, given the option between halloumi tacos and anything else, there's a 99% chance I'd choose the halloumi tacos. Grilled halloumi is pretty much perfect in...
Coconut Rhubarb Amaranth Porridge
I have mentioned before that when I first started using amaranth, it wasn't love at first bite. Amaranth was definitely a grain I was slow to add to my cooking. However, this porridge was one of the first recipes that I really learned to love this pseudo-grain. One of the major flavor discoveries along the...
Pesto Asparagus Egg Skillet
Post sponsored by Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. See below for more details. This time of year always feels a bit like waking up from a long nap. Coming out of winter, my family still has slow weekend mornings often filled with lots of coffee on the patio and a solid mid-morning brunch. Even though...
13 Vegetarian Beet Recipes
13 Vegetarian Beet Recipes Whenever I hear people talk about spring produce, it's usually centered around two items: asparagus and strawberries. I'm not saying that's bad, it's just there are so many other wonderful spring/early summer items that deserve a share of the spotlight. One of my favorites: beets. They are irresistible at the farmers'...
Avocado Chickpea Salad
Post sponsored by California Avocados. See below for more details. The second the temperature gets above 60˚F, it's hard to pull me back inside. In fact, as I'm writing this, I'm sitting on my patio, soaking up a bit of afternoon sun. So it should come as no surprise that I start to also focus...
Breakfast Tostada
I am pretty excited to share this recipe with you. If you've been hanging around this site for years, you may remember I had a web design company that I co-ran with Melissa from The Faux Martha. We met in person after following each other in 2012, for a Joy the Baker book signing in...
Einkorn Risotto with Roasted Asparagus
I try and use as few pans as possible when I cook. So when I was writing out this recipe, I realized I dirtied a lot for this einkorn risotto. But, it's worth it for a delicious spring dinner. There's nothing better than roasted asparagus during the spring months. Pair that with the warming einkorn...
Scallion Roasted Carrots with Quinoa
Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. I've made it no secret that I have a deep love for roasted vegetable grain bowls, preferably with hummus and eggs. This is one of about 5 meals I could eat everyday (which, I pretty much do). I often switch up the vegetables and...
Pesto Butternut Squash with Oats
I've been hanging onto the right time to share this recipe and in doing so, I fell into spring. So consider this my last winter recipe. From here on out it's all asparagus and strawberries. However, I wanted to share this recipe just incase you happen to have one last lonely squash hanging around. This...
Spelt Cornmeal Pancakes with Strawberry-Lavender Chia Jam
Post sponsored by GE Appliances. See below for more details. Some time back, my son came to me and requested pancakes with strawberries (very sternly). He helped me measure the batter and watched as the pancakes bubbled on the stovetop. It's these moments that I feel I'll hold onto (and most likely recount to him...
17 Ways to Use Up Cilantro and Parsley
Cilantro and parsley are always on my weekly grocery list. Spend a couple bucks and you have a cheap flavor boost for so many meals. I keep them stored in an airtight glass container with a damp tea towel and I've had my bunches last for a couple weeks. Even with my favorite storage technique,...
Smoky White Bean Carrot Dip
Post sponsored by Lundberg Family Farms. See below for more details. I usually show up to a party with two things: wine and a vegetable-heavy dish. Even for events that are laden with greasy fried things, I'm still there with vegetables (but don't get me wrong- I'll still eat the fried things too). It's in...
Avocado Romaine Wedge Salad with Pickled Radish
Post sponsored by California Avocado. See below for more details. There are certain thins I didn't learn about food until I moved to California. Looking back, I lived a rather sheltered food life in the Midwest. Citrus, pineapple, and avocados were magical year-round food that all was shipped long distances. I never questioned it because...
Harissa Roasted Carrots with White Beans
I think whole-roasted vegetables are beautiful. Keeping the stems/greens on are a perfect way to highlight the notion that root to tip are edible. Carrots are one my favorite vegetables to do this with but I've found over the years that I much prefer to quarter the carrots. Serving someone a whole carrot to cut...
Roasted Radish Salad with Butter-Thyme Dressing
It feels only right to share such a beautiful spring salad on the first day of spring. This roasted radish salad may seem simple in flavors but everything comes together in the best way possible. I made this salad for two but ended up eating most of it myself. And if you've never roasted a...
19 Vegan Spring Recipes
Whenever I think about my time living in the midwest, I think about the weather. I know, the weather can be such a surface level topic but for me, it kept me grounded. There was always that day in March. I'd throw open the windows, turn on the music, and breathe that first spring breathe....
Farro with Chili Roasted Broccoli and Hummus
I'm popping in today with this quick recipe that banks on the chili roasted broccoli I posted a couple days ago. To be honest, this feels like phoning it in a bit. BUT, these are two items I am never without: cooked grains and hummus. Add some kind of vegetable and I'm set (with about...
Chili Roasted Broccoli | Cooking Component
We roast broccoli on a weekly basis during the cooler months. It's a perfect go-to base when I'm not sure what I want to make for dinner. I now make two batches (one with heat and one without) but both work well in a myriad of meals. I make an extra large batch to use...
Introducing: Grove Haus Studio
If you follow me on Instagram, this news is slightly older but today I'm making it official: I'm opening a studio space in Sacramento! Over five years ago, I made the jump from a steady job to working on this site full-time. I wanted to see where it would take me and what I could...
Kale Baked Eggs with Dukkah
I have a problem with greens. I always buy them and usually by the end of the week I have a small amount left that doesn't work well for huge amounts of meals or salads. Enter this easy egg bake. I could easily eat this myself but it's also great to split with someone- just...
Kale Bulgur Fritters with Garlic Yogurt + Why I Choose Organic
Post sponsored by Stonyfield Organic. See below for more details. There is a part of me that feels like on a different path of my life, I would have been a farmer. I think there is nothing quite as powerful as the ability to connect with the earth enough to grow food. Even something as...
Pinto Squash Stew with Chimichurri
We had a thunderstorm yesterday. I know that doesn't sound super out of the norm but when you live in California, rain comes occasionally but I've only been through a handful of thunderstorms. I love spring thunderstorms and it's one of the things I miss about the midwest. This stew is my idea of a...
Onion Frittata with Goat Cheese and Arugula
Post sponsored by Anolon Cookware. See below for more details. I don’t watch a ton of television but I have a soft spot in my heart for older cooking shows. There is a realness and perfect messiness to the older shows- something that appears to be gone in our instagram-curated cooking. Of all the shows,...
Sweet Potato Celeriac Pasta with Tarragon Butter Sauce
Post sponsored by La Crema Wines. See below for more details. In the past month, I've eaten more mushrooms and tofu than I've had in the rest of my life combined. My tastes are shifting and while I still won't actively seek those ingredients, I'm not opposed to the meals I'm served. So, when La...
Harissa Acorn Squash with Bulgur and Yogurt Sauce
I grew up watching my mom roast acorn squash halves with a bit of butter and brown sugar. I'd watch with fascination that something so simple could be so delicious. Of course, I didn't get it then (I was in a very big anti-vegetable phase). However, fast forward to present day, and I love simple...
15 Vegetarian Quinoa Recipes for Every Meal
For some time, I backed away from quinoa a bit. It became so popular that it was everywhere (and still is to a certain extent). I moved on from quinoa and dove into all the other grains. And yet, it still remains one of my favorite grains (especially now that it’s being successfully grown in...
Dill Beet Chickpea Salad
I have a problem at farmers' markets: I can never leave without beets. I think that every variety is gorgeous and I'll always find a use for them (both the greens and roots). This is my seasonal, forward-thinking salad. The dill and lemon brighten the salad to make it feel more like a spring dish....
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Einkorn and Soy-Mustard Dressing
During the later winter months, I start moving away from heavy meals. I crave simple, fresh meals. This einkorn salad has been a favorite of mine for years. I love the warmth of the einkorn paired with the Brussels. You could easily leave the Brussels raw and do more of a slaw- also delicious! I...
Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges with Chive Cream | Pretty Simple Cooking
Imagine if you will, traveling 4 hours to stay the weekend with 2 people (and a dog) you had never met. This is exactly how my first time went meeting Alex and Sonja from A Couple Cooks in early 2012. Back when I lived in Illinois, it was only a four hour drive over to...
15 Vegetarian Butternut Squash Recipes For Late Winter
By the time February rolls around, I’m pining for spring produce. This has happened a bit less since I moved to California but I remember how it’s like. It’s the final month of full-on winter because come March, signs of life reappear. I also remember being completely over winter squash and sweet potatoes. However, I’m...
Garlicky Goat Cheese Toast with Arugula
One of my goals is to share more minimal, 1 to 2 person recipes. These are the recipes that I throw together on a whim and usually don't post because they feel too simple. And yet, I think this is what people need more of in their kitchen. Recipes that are ready in 20, full...
Ras El Hanout Farro Skillet
Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. I am in love with eggs baked in tomato bases. Give me a solid Shakshuka with some crusty bread any day of the week. This farro skillet is inspired by the traditional Shakshuka but the farro plays a large role in the substance of...
Wild Rice Soup with Carrots and Parsley
This is the kind of meal that comes together with help from an empty refrigerator. Usually the last two items left are a few carrots and celery. While I typically make stock, I was on a mission to use a small amount of wild rice that I found pushed to the back of my pantry....
12 Vegetarian Millet Recipes
As part of the pantry reset, I had intended to share a video about the three ways I make millet. The video didn't turn out super well so I decided to share the information here with a few millet recipes to use with the cooking methods. Millet is a workhorse in my kitchen. It's a...
Kale Pasta with Sunflower Cream Sauce
My kitchen would not be complete without a stash of nut/seed cream (so much so, in fact, I made a video for the pantry reset series.) It's a lovely addition to soups, porridge, dressings, or sauces. This kale pasta is the perfect way to use the sunflower cream. The pasta comes together fast and also...
Brown Rice Porridge
I'm on a mission to make a porridge from every grain I have in my pantry (not really, but I probably should be). I have my favorites and this brown rice porridge is towards the top. One thing about my porridges that happens to be the case across the board: I like them thick and...