This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs. More often than not, I think about how lucky we are to know and have the influence of global cooking. There are endless flavor possibilities, ideas, and fun to be had. I preface with this because these Turkish Eggs are not traditional (but calling this...
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Berbere Sweet Potato Farro Bowls
This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more information. There’s nothing like a hearty grain bowl filled with vegetables, grains, and beans. It hits all the points and makes for such a delicious and filling dinner. This particular bowl has some of my favorites (roasted sweet potatoes! farro!) with a bit...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Loaded Potatoes with Spiced Chickpeas and Yogurt
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. All opinions are 100% mine. If you dig far enough back through the site, you’ll see I love a good loaded potato (usually smothered with some kind of chickpea mixture). I think it’s a perfect, filling meal that can usually satisfy the...
Cauliflower Fritters with Herb-Sunflower Spread
This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more information. Maybe on day I’ll stop sharing fritter recipes but probably not considering we eat them almost every week. This fall version features cauliflower, rolled oats, and a lovely sunflower cream sauce. Fritters for every season I love having fritter recipes for every...
Bulgur Tomato Frittata with Feta
I realize that by mid-September, the feel of fall is in the air. The temperatures are dropping, the trees are just beginning to change, and we’ve had months of summer produce. And yet, here I am, sharing a tomato recipe. I actually find this time of year magical. It’s the time when summer and fall...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Adobo Acorn Squash, Crispy Quinoa, and Chimichurri
When it comes to roasted squash, I'm all about big flavors. Give me all the spices and herbs. This adobo acorn squash is the perfect example. The squash is roasted in a great mix of spices and finished with one of my favorite herb sauces. Perfect as a side or add a cup of pinto...
Quinoa Chard Frittata with Balsamic Onions
Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. I know most people obsess over the holiday dinners. There are schedules and multi-day prep routines. Depending on your personality, it can feel energizing or it can feel completely overwhelming. So what happens when you also have to think about having guest stay over,...
Savory Scones with Chives and Feta
100% whole wheat savory scones that are delicious and have amazing texture? It’s not too good to be true. All you need is a bit of flour knowledge! Recently, I was part of a small workshop about local flours/grinding. It’s something I’m quite passionate about for many reasons, not limited to taste and nutrition. For...
Chickpea Curry Stuffed Pita with Dill Yogurt
I think one of the hardest things in daily cooking is making and eating a solid lunch. I have no problem with breakfast and feel solid in my dinner game. And yet, when it comes to the mid-day meal, I’m either really on it or eating out. These chickpea curry stuffed pita are one of...
Spinach Quinoa Cakes with Garlicky Yogurt
There is a direct connection to having a toddler and uptick in the amount of finger foods we eat in our house. Granted, even some foods I wouldn't consider finger friendly become so but that's just life with a small child. However, sandwiches, quesadillas, and fritters are all weekly staples. These quinoa cakes have been...
Pear Custard Tart with Cinnamon
Post sponsored by California Pear. See below for more details. It's rare that I post dessert recipes but don't be fooled, I love my desserts. This custard tart has been around for years and has made it's way through all the seasons. However, this pear version is my favorite. Using slices of bosc pears makes...
Blueberry Chia Jam with Yogurt and Sunflower Crunch
One of my favorite coffee shops in town serves two hot food items: waffles and yogurt bowls. If I had my way, I'd eat both, everyday. The waffles are perfect and they make a homemade jam for topping which they also use on their yogurt bowls. Since it's not cost-effective for me to eat there...
Garlicky Yogurt Green Beans with Walnuts
While I have my favorite summer produce (sweet corn), green beans are a close second. I know that may sound strange but I absolutely adore fresh green beans. I grew up with mostly only eating canned green beans at holidays and even that was sparse. I didn't fall in love until the CSA where I...
Spelt Porridge with Roasted Blueberries
If I had my way, my morning routine would be about a three-hour affair. I love quiet, leisurely mornings and most of the time they end in a filling, whole-grain breakfast. This spelt porridge takes a bit of time but it's primarily hands-off cooking. If you've never tried spelt in the morning, it's a favorite...
Curried Chickpea Bowls with Quinoa
I'm sometimes hesitant to share these types of recipes on the site. It could easily be categorized as 'too simple' but I'm finding as a busy family, I crave the 20 minute meals. This recipe is a solid start for more involved meals but I find it perfect as-is. A couple of notes. This recipe...
Potato Chickpea Croquettes with Garlicky Sunflower Dip
I know I've mentioned before that I have a penchant for fried foods. It's a once-in-awhile treat but there's just something kind of magical about a crisp outside and a perfect inside. Given this love, it's a bit surprising I've not shared croquettes before given the literal definition (bread + fried, made with potatoes). It's...
Green Curry Noodle Bowl
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ricotta Butternut Squash Pizza with Spinach
If you've caught on by now, you might have noticed that many of my components I share also happen to work well with pizza. Olive tapenade, garlicky greens, and romesco are a few of my favorites. And obviously this, roasted butternut squash (with this pizza!) This pizza is a version that finds itself in rotation...
Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Poppy Seed Cream Sauce
Post sponsored by Frontier Co-op. See below for more details. There are some items I don't use terribly often in my kitchen. These are the items that make their way to the back of the cabinet, the items that when you need it you have to pull everything out and hope your memory isn't faulty...
Chocolate Almond Drop Cookies
Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. I used to be a big cookie baker during the holidays. Sugar cookies, thumbprints, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies were always on hand. And yet, over the years, my passion for baking has faded a bit. Now that I have a son, I'll teach him a...
Bulgur Lentil Ragu with Parsnip-Rutabaga Mash
I will start out saying I'm a bit hesitant to call this ragu given there's no meat and it's not served on pasta. And yet, here I am, calling it lentil ragu primarily because it's the closest thing to describe this bulky sauce. Traditional ragu is made using stewed meats but do a quick search...