Welcome to 2023, zesters! I don’t know about you, but by the end of last year I was ready for a hard reset. 2022 was one of the best years I’ve had so far, with tons of traveling, lots of friend and family time, and my wedding in France in October. While it was a …
These sweet potato latkes are the ultimate comfort food. They’re perfectly crispy on the outside, slightly soft on the inside, with a savory and sweet flavor profile. Yum! Latkes are traditionally a classic Jewish food that are commonly enjoyed during Hannukah. I’m not Jewish, but I did grow up enjoying potato pancakes that my Ukrainian …
I don’t always eat muffins for breakfast, but when I do I enjoy them homemade, moist, and delicious. It’s an added bonus if I make a seasonal recipe, like these maple pumpkin muffins that are getting me in the mood for Thanksgiving later this week. I don’t think I have to tell you that pumpkin …
I feel like smashed potatoes have been all the rage lately. I keep seeing them pop up in my Instagram feed and on restaurant menus. Once I decided to try making them, I fully understood the hype. Smashed potatoes are like a mix between French fries and baked potatoes. They have skins and bake in …
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which has gotten me thinking about some of my favorite dishes. Turkey is great, but at least for me, Thanksgiving is all about the sides. Honestly, if my turkey got burnt in the oven or I just forgot about it, I would still have a fabulous dinner and probably …
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One thing I absolutely love about this season are all the beautiful, colorful fall vegetables that fill the farmer’s market tables. I get so excited when I see freshly dug beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips, etc. and can’t wait to cook up some delicious and cozy recipes. This crispy galette, brimming with root vegetables and …
When it’s butternut squash season, I definitely don’t go easy on cooking up new recipes with the autumnal fruit. Whether it’s soups, pasta, lasagna, or just some good old roasted squash, I never tire of it and savor the few months they’re overflowing the bins at the grocery store. While I’m no stranger to cooking …
Chickpeas are some of those versatile ingredients that are great by themselves but can also be used in various different recipes. They’re filling and nutritious, and if you adhere to a vegetarian lifestyle, their high protein content makes them an awesome meat replacement. I know chickpeas. what is falafel? Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern …
The weather in the Northeast these last few days has been ROUGH. It can only be described as cold and raw, the worse possible weather when all you want is spring. Because of this cold, wintery weather, I’ve been craving warm, comforting soup. Turns out, this homemade chicken noodle soup is the best idea for …
When I was younger, one of my favorite comfort meals was broccoli cheddar soup from Panera in a big bread bowl. Yummmm! It always hit the spot on a cold winter’s day. Not to knock Panera, but when I got older and started to pay attention to the ingredients in my favorite foods, I realized …