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CategoriesAppetizer Dinner Featured Sauces Vegetarian
Basil and Parsley Pesto
Bright, citrusy, savory, and slightly spicy, this pesto marries basil and pesto in a decidedly delightful way! For Christmas, “Keith the Elf” brought me an indoor herb garden. And, man,
CategoriesAppetizer Featured Side Dishes Snacks Vegetables Vegetarian
Vegetarian Jalapeno Poppers
I have a jalapeno addiction. There, I said it. When they’re in season I go through one or two a day. Quick blender salsas, in roasted vegetables, and – of
Classic Wedge Salad with Super Easy Blue Cheese Dressing (No Mayo!)
A wedge salad covered in bacon, tomatoes, onions, and blue cheese crumbles is pretty much the perfect lunch. It’s salty. It’s creamy. It’s tangy. It’s fresh. And, if you have
CategoriesFeatured Holidays/Events Lunch Side Dishes Vegetables Vegetarian
Blood Orange Ginger Carrots
If you’re looking for carrots that make you want to sit up and applaud, then these are the carrots for you. Hello, orangey, gingery goodness! They’re fragrant, they’ve got a
Chicken Street Tacos
Brick Tamland from Anchorman “loves lamp.” And while I respect his enthusiasm for indoor lighting, I love tacos. I mean, I freaking love tacos. I could eat tacos six nights
CategoriesAppetizer Beans Bread Breakfast/Brunch Cheese Dinner Featured Lunch Southwestern Vegetables Vegetarian
Southwestern Black Bean and Tomato Toasts
If you’re feeling like, “Hoo. The holidays have done a number on my palate! Mama (or Papa) needs some spicy beans and veggies in a hurry,” well, I can empathize.
Chili, Cheddar, and Scallion Popovers with Aleppo Butter
If you’re looking for a little sumpin’ sumpin’ that will satisfy your afternoon craving for a savory snack, these are the guys for you! (Note: They’re equally as good for
Easy and Delicious Homemade Aleppo Pepper Chili Crisp on Shishito Peppers
Spicy. Bright. Nutty. Oniony. Crunchy. Peppery. Oh, my oh, my. Chili crisp, how I love you! Bonus: This is made entirely from pantry ingredients, so you don’t even have to
Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon
These little potatoes are an incredible treat! And by “treat” I mean, no dietician in the world would say, “Hey, girl. You should eat these three times a week.” Why?
CategoriesDinner Featured Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian
Lemony Pomegranate Farro Salad
Oh, farro. How I love thee. Let me count the ways. You’re nutty, healthy, delicious, and provide the perfect canvas for bright flavors. Also, you’re filled with fiber so you
CategoriesFeatured Potatoes Vegetables Vegetarian
Harissa Baby Potatoes and Rainbow Carrots
Last year for Jedd’s birthday we had a big backyard party. I went to town making tons of chicken shawarma, hummus, pickled onions, and harissa carrots. One of our friends
CategoriesAsian Beef Dinner Featured Tips and Techniques Vegetables
Quick and Easy Beef Sesame Ginger Stir Fry
This is the kind of recipe that’s perfect for when you’re just desperate to get food on the table. (Either kitchen, dining room, or coffee table.) It makes the whole
CategoriesBread/Baking Breakfast/Brunch Dessert Vegetarian
Strawberry Rhubarb Turnovers
Have you ever had a week where you’re so tired – and or dimwitted and need to wash your glasses – that you see raw stew meat in the freezer
CategoriesAir Fryer Chicken Condiments/Spices Dinner Farmers Market/CSA Featured Mexican Tips and Techniques Vegetables
Air Fried Chimichurri Chicken Kabobs
Chicken kabobs are hands down my favorite food of the summer. There’s just something about the charred chicken that reminds me of something great from my childhood. (Although, for the
CategoriesAppetizer Condiments/Spices Dinner Farmers Market/CSA Featured Mexican Sauces Vegetables Vegetarian
Radish Greens Chimichurri
You know that magic time of the year when you see plump red radishes at the farmers market or in your CSA box, and they have luscious greens attached? Welcome
CategoriesAppetizer Condiments/Spices Featured Mexican Snacks Tips and Techniques Vegetables Vegetarian
Ancho Chile Guacamole
Ancho Chile Guacamole This guacamole is bright, rich, beautiful, and spicy. Or in other words, the base for a fantastic meal! Hello, Guacamole! Let me extol your virtues. First, you’re