Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which has gotten me thinking about some of my favorite dishes. Turkey is great, but at least for me, Thanksgiving is all about the sides. Honestly, if my turkey got burnt in the oven or I just forgot about it, I would still have a fabulous dinner and probably …
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I have to admit I’m not the biggest cocktail drinker. I’m a bit more of a wine snob, and if I’m feeling saucy, I’ll typically go for a simple gin and tonic or aperol spritz. However, I once in awhile will see a really cool cocktail on the menu and go for it. If there …
One thing I absolutely love about this season are all the beautiful, colorful fall vegetables that fill the farmer’s market tables. I get so excited when I see freshly dug beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips, etc. and can’t wait to cook up some delicious and cozy recipes. This crispy galette, brimming with root vegetables and …
Why settle for regular banana bread when you can make a dessert that’s 100x more decadent – like this marbled banana bread (cake)? We pretty much always have bananas in our household. Besides being a great healthy breakfast, snack, or working lunch, you don’t have to worry about bananas going bad, because there’s always something …
When it’s butternut squash season, I definitely don’t go easy on cooking up new recipes with the autumnal fruit. Whether it’s soups, pasta, lasagna, or just some good old roasted squash, I never tire of it and savor the few months they’re overflowing the bins at the grocery store. While I’m no stranger to cooking …
Chickpeas are some of those versatile ingredients that are great by themselves but can also be used in various different recipes. They’re filling and nutritious, and if you adhere to a vegetarian lifestyle, their high protein content makes them an awesome meat replacement. I know chickpeas. what is falafel? Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern …
One of my favorite breakfast dishes features some of my favorite flavors. Tomato! Garlic! Paprika! Shakshuka is a dish common in Israel, other parts of the Middle East, and increasingly trendy brunch restaurants, but it’s surprisingly very easy to make right at home. And I highly recommend it, given the medley of delicious flavors and …
We’re back in full spring mode, and I’m psyched to be using one of my FAVORITE spring veggies – green peas! Although the weather is slowly turning warmer, we’ve had quite a few cold, rainy days in May. It makes it difficult to enjoy some of the fun, fresh spring produce. Luckily, no one ever …
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up, so it’s time to start planning your menu! If you live in the Northeast like me (or a similar climate), it’s always hard to plan food for MDW. There’s a chance it will be hot, summery weather, but it might also be 50 degrees and raining. So do you …
The weather in the Northeast these last few days has been ROUGH. It can only be described as cold and raw, the worse possible weather when all you want is spring. Because of this cold, wintery weather, I’ve been craving warm, comforting soup. Turns out, this homemade chicken noodle soup is the best idea for …