One of my favorite things about the weekend is being able to roll out of bed and take my time making a delicious breakfast. I put on some tunes, start brewing some coffee, and get in the zone. It’s pure bliss. Speaking of bliss, these lemon ricotta pancakes are about as close to a perfect …
I’ve come to realize in life that not everyone is a breakfast person. Some people stick to a “coffee breakfast” or just forego it altogether with lunch being their first meal of the day. As hectic as some morning can be, I have a difficult time skipping what’s been said to be the most important …
There are few things I love more than tacos. Yearround, you can ask me what I’m craving to eat, and I’ll probably say tacos! And I love every kind—pollo, pescado, carnitas, vegetarian—you name it. So when taco Tuesday comes around, as it does once a week, you know I won’t think twice about whipping up …
Say aloud the coziest winter meal that comes to mind, and I’ll bet you anything you say chili. (Okay, not anything, I’m sure there are plenty of other cozy winter meals.) But you have to admit, hot chili on a cold January evening sounds like heaven. Chili always reminds me of my home in Ohio …
I apologize for the raw meat photo, but you have to admit raw meat and vegetables are much more photogenic! Plus it’s very difficult to get a good pic of pork after it’s been in the oven for 4 hours—it gets all mushy-looking, but that’s what makes it so good! In all seriousness, though, this …
Mmmm…I love a good vegetarian meal. Plus, anything with black beans and feta cheese is my bread and butter. These black bean and chard patties are so wholesome and flavorful, it is not a recipe you should pass over! The patties are extremely easy to make, just combining wilted chard, mashed black beans, egg, Panko, …
Quinoa bowls are always on my go-to weeknight meal list when I’m short on time or lacking imagination. Don’t get me wrong—this recipe isn’t unimaginative. I’ve just made so many grain bowls it’s like second nature for me now. I especially love this recipe, because it’s super hearty, and even though it’s vegetarian, I feel …
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Creamy, cheesy, and packed to the brim with umami. What’s not to like? Risotto is a classic northern Italian dish that feels like pasta but is actually rice, slow-cooked in broth until it becomes soft and creamy. Make it rich and flavorful by adding in cheese and mushrooms, seasoning to perfection. While a traditional risotto …