it’s not all gravy, baby Sometimes gravy gives me the ick, but this mushroom sauce is definitely not gravy. Sure, it has the similar methods and the same utility as gravy, but this sauce is delicious and it’s a keeper. Not to mention an absolute staple on my Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve dinner table. This …
let the festivities begin One of my absolute favorite fall-time vegetables is Brussels sprouts. They’re hearty, you can eat the cooked or raw, and there are so many fun and festive ways you can dress them up. Every year I love trying a new Brussels recipe with different ingredients and flavors. Last year I did …
let’s veg out This veggies with feta dish is seriously one of my favorite quick weeknight meals. It is SO easy and also so satisfying, you’ll never question a mostly vegetable dinner again. The best thing about this recipe is that you can really just toss it together without thinking too hard or measuring everything …
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 …
the salad days After multiple consecutive days of going out to eat (not that I’m complaining), I’ve been really craving a nice, big salad. Sometimes you need a few days of dirty eating to remind you how amazing fresh veg is. The bright romaine and crunchy veggies make this salad feel so fresh, and the …
All I want for dinner is shrimp and tomatoes I saw this recipe in a food magazine, and I knew I just had to try it. One of my favorite seafoods—shrimp—combined with ripe, seasonal stewed tomatoes and yummy fresh herbs sounded like a winner to me. Also, add feta to basically anything, and I’m sold. …
baba who? We are nearing the tail end of eggplant season, so I’m trying to squeeze out as much enjoyment from this delicious nightshade as possible. Seriously, roasted squash and eggplant is one of my favorite dinner sides, and there really is nothing better than fresh, seasonal veggies. I used to be way more of …
not quite japanese I just came back from Japan, and this seemed like a fitting first recipe to post after a 2-week hiatus. However, I will tell you I didn’t see “teriyaki” once on a menu in Japan. I did some research, and while it is a traditional Japanese style of cooking, the teriyaki we …
barbecue of champions Talk about a refreshing summer meal…spicy cajun shrimp with juicy, flavorful pineapple salad takes the cake for sure. Although you don’t need a grill to master this recipe, if you do have a grill, this is the perfect backyard alternative to barbecue. Shrimp is rubbed in a spicy cajun blend and grilled …
An egg-celent idea I firmly believe that one of the best breakfast ideas is a nice little egg bake. It so easily comes together, plus it’s extremely adaptable. All you REALLY need are a bunch of eggs and some milk. From there, you can pretty much adapt however you like. For this recipe, I kept …