*spring* soup season The calendar date may say that it’s spring, but it sure doesn’t feel like it in my neck of the woods. I’m making the best of the cruddy weather by squeezing in as many winter/spring crossover recipes as possible before I’m feeling more springy. And that definitely includes some nourishing soups like …
A leek dilemma, resolved Do you ever find yourself cooking with leeks but feeling super guilty about using only about half of the vegetable? Most recipes call for just the onion-y part of the stalk and to discard the dark green leaves. It makes sense, considering the light parts of the leek are full of …
in seventh heaven This is one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipe, and I honestly can’t think of a single year in my life when we didn’t have these on our cookie platter. The nice thing is they’re super easy to make, and the result is gooey, delicious bite-sized cookies. The recipe only requires–you guessed …
soup season is here! Breaking news, Zesters: while homemade bone broth is wondrous, it’s super easy to make really, really flavorful broth in less than 20 minutes. And the evidence is this recipe I’m about to give you. With an aromatic base of green onion, ginger, and garlic, this broth builds up to be a …
loco for coco The only thing I like better than a shrimp dinner is a coconut shrimp dinner. Seriously though, shrimp is one of those easy proteins that isn’t super expensive, we know it’s good for you, and it’s extremely easy to cook. Pan-fried or grilled shrimp is always my go-to when I don’t have …
While I’m not a vegetarian, I try to keep my meat consumption to a minimum, especially on weeknights, for health reasons. The fun thing is trying to find plant-based protein alternatives that are delicious and satisfy my appetite! Chickpeas are one of those protein-packed foods that add amazing depth to a dish. And this wild …
Are you ever just craving an afternoon pick-me-up? These coconut tahini bites are the perfect healthyish sweet snack. They’re super easy to make, just requiring a few key ingredients, plus they can be modified a ton of different ways to still result in a satisfying energy boost mid-day. making coconut tahini bites All you need …
When I look at the forecast in the morning and it’s shaping up to be another hot day with temperatures reaching well into the nineties, the only thing I want to put in my body is something cold. Make it fruity and filling, and you’re looking at a grade A breakfast. And there’s nothing like …