This Moroccan-style vegetable stew is so packed with flavor and delicious veggies, you don’t even need to add the meat. BUT if you’re a lamb lover like me, this kofta recipe is not one you’ll want to pass up. It’s super easy to make, it just requires a ton of delicious, warming spices to really …
Happy first day of spring! I’m in a good mood today, not only because winter’s over, but because in my neck of the woods the sun is shining and I have the window cracked open to let some fresh air in. Ahhh, I love this time of year and look forward to the warmer temperatures …
This Ukrainian borscht recipe is something that’s very near and dear to my heart. While there are many different ways to make borscht, this version most closely resembles the one my grandmother, or Bunia, as we affectionately call her, would make when I was growing up. I have fond memories of playing at her condo …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate some Irish food culture this weekend, you must try these delicious egg cups, complete with Irish bangers and Dubliner cheese. These are absolutely delicious to make year round as well, and they’re super quick and easy for a weekend morning. All you need are a few key ingredients, ramekins, …
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 …
Oatmeal is one of those dishes where you can spend 2 minutes heating up some oats and milk and call it a day, but if you spend just a few moments of extra time on it, you can elevate it to a restaurant-worthy breakfast dish. So that’s why, when I’m craving oatmeal for breakfast, I …
The big squash question I always ask myself is “What the heck do I do with spaghetti squash?” And I don’t like to pretend it’s pasta or actually spaghetti. Come on, stay in your lane, squash! So one day, I came across this recipe in an old cooking magazine I had, and it had me …
I don’t want to call it a New Year’s resolution thing, because that means it probably won’t last, but I’ve been on a real salad kick lately. It is true, though, that at the start of the year, after late last year’s holiday indulging, Christmas cookies, and lots of drinking, you kind of need a …
There’s something that feels so cozy and healing about a brothy bowl of chicken, citrus, chickpeas, and herbs. Add a wholesome grain like farro, and you have a hearty soup dish. It might not be backed with science, but there’s something about these ingredients that feel like they can cure any ailment. This lemony chicken …
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When it comes to classic Italian foods like pizza and pasta, I’ll use pesto over tomato-based sauces any day. It’s just so much flavorful, nuttier, saucier, and way less acidic. And while you can find some really great store-bought pestos, none of them hold a candle to a fresh, homemade batch. Classic pesto is super …