Easy Roasted Golden Beets
Like so many people who grew up in the 80s and 90s, I grew up thinking that beets were absolutely disgusting. They were served out of a can and mushy and just not an attractive food. But, now they are...
View ArticleGrapefruit Vinaigrette
I used to be very good about making my own salad dressing. There was a pre-child time of my life when I would scoff at store-bought salad dressing. I will admit that this is no longer the case and if...
View ArticleUltimate Green Taco Sauce
If you’ve ever had really good tacos from a taco truck or even a good restaurant, you’ll know that a bottle or bowl of bright green sauce for your tacos means you are in the right place. This Green...
View ArticleEasy Kimchi Noodle Bowls
I’m so glad that kimchi is starting to become commonplace in America. I guess it’s probably still the case that a majority of Americans haven’t tried the delicious fermented spicy cabbage mixture, but...
View ArticleTempeh Spring Rolls
I love making spring rolls because they look freakin’ amazing. Typically I’ll stuff them with shrimp or even rotisserie chicken but spring rolls are so versatile that even Vegan Spring Rolls can be...
View ArticleHomemade Ginger Margarita
It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend and that means margaritas! I’ve made many margaritas over the years, but generally I try to keep it simple with margs. The real joy of a good margarita is fresh lime juice,...
View ArticleCouscous Tabbouleh
The name of this recipe happens to contain two words that I have to look up every single time I want to spell them. I can never remember if couscous is one word or two (one) and tabbouleh is just an...
View ArticleJar Scraps Peanut Butter Noodles
A few months ago I started doing a fun series on social media called Jar Scraps in which I just try to find fun ways to use up the tail-end of a jar. I don’t really post the recipes, generally, because...
View ArticleCreamy Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
School is out and summer is on. With two kids out of school for the summer, our schedule is a whirlwind of camps, play dates, and rushed impromptu childcare. I’m always on the lookout for easy...
View ArticleThe Rickshaw (Gin and Basil Cocktail)
Sometimes I really miss my previous life as a bartender. There’s something really fun about creating a delicious beverage. In fact, if you like to entertain, one of the best things you can do is have a...
View ArticleFresh Raspberry Lemonade
If you are looking for a delicious, refreshing upgrade from store-bought pink lemonade, look no further than this fresh Homemade Raspberry Lemonade. Using a lemon simple syrup as a base with loads...
View ArticleEasy Mango Avocado Salad
I first made this salad when I had an extra few mangos and avocados in my fruit jar that I thought were going to go bad soon. I thought the combo of ripe, fruity mango and creamy avocado would be a...
View ArticleTomato Crudo
Tomato season is finally upon us and if you are me, you’ve already eaten a few perfect tomatoes just like you would an apple, except maybe over the sink. This Tomato Crudo idea is my classy version of...
View ArticleGochujang Zucchini
We are in the season of abundant zucchini and personally, I can only eat so much zucchini bread. This Crosshatched Zucchini glazed with a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze has been my favorite side dish...
View ArticleHow to Cook Perfect Quinoa
Quinoa is one of my favorite side dishes to serve with dinners. It’s very fast to make, goes well with almost any vegetable and protein, and is really healthy! Plus, leftover quinoa stores really well...
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