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 …
just another pumpkin recipe… I promise I’ll lay off the pumpkin recipes…soonish. But I can’t let All Hallow’s Eve go by without sharing one of my faves–pumpkin hummus! It’s a beautiful and colorful addition to any mezze platter, served with a bounty of raw veggies, pita, and apple slices. I hope you enjoy this savory …
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 …
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 …
say zucchini fettuccine ten times fast… Or just make this delicious pasta recipe now and thank me later. You’ve heard of pesto and tomato sauce, but have you heard of zucchini sauce? One of late summer’s most desirable veggies is here to get emulsified into a heavenly, creamy sauce that works so well with thick, …
bowl or bust Inventive dinner bowls are my go-to weeknight meals, and this “deconstructed” fajita dish is one of my new faves. It’s everything you could possible want in a fajita – seasoned chicken, pan-seared peppers and onions, zesty yogurt sauce – all piled atop a bed of wild rice and rounded out with fun, …
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come see kumquat you’re missing Baked white fish can be either really bland or really life-changing. In order to make it life-changing, though, you need a good sauce. An accompaniment that knocks your socks off and leaves you wanting more and more. Well, guess what? I think I’ve found the secret ingredient to make your …
There’s a healthy food store in my hometown of Akron, Ohio called Mustard Seed Market that has amazing chicken salad. I know it doesn’t sound like anything special, but it’s a creamy, hearty mix that goes great on a crispy piece of toast or in a full sandwich, or just by itself. The key ingredient? …
This recipe is a delicious, creamy cucumber sauce that comes from my grandmother’s recipe arsenal. Although I think it’s more traditionally a Polish dish, it’s also a popular Ukrainian side dish and one that my mother grew up with and then I grew up with. This one took me a few tries to make–because it’s …