Tortilla Soup with Black Beans
The sun is streaming down as the bugs bite and the birds chatter; They say it’s going to be hot today followed by late afternoon thunderstorms. Are you a fan of thunderstorms? An afternoon thunderstorm after a hot day instigates both a rush of excitement and simultaneous coziness, so naturally, I am a fan. Also, thunderstorms [...]
Spinach Ricotta Calzone
Have I told you about our local pizzeria? It’s absolutely dreadful on every level: The ingredients are deplorable, the seasoning is inconsistent, their cleanliness is questionable and everything is appallingly overpriced. Even the upscale “brick” oven pizza place that’s close to us is highly unpleasant. They are a bit cleaner than the others, and they (at a glance), have a better menu. [...]
Peperonata Potatoes
I had some peperonata rustica (recipe from Keller’s Ad Hoc) and some leftover potatoes sitting in the fridge from last night’s dinner and so I just put them together for a very simple brunch this morning. I served it with poached eggs and sprinkle of Manchego and it was absolutely one of my most favorite brunch [...]
Mongolian Spring Vegetables and Tofu
This recipe is one that I’ve waited to make for a while. I was scouring books and online recipes but just wasn’t able to find that special recipe that would work with all the adaptations I intended to make to it. Months went by as the snow was blowing and the wind was biting and [...]
Lemon Pepper Oat Rice Cakes and Cumin Sour Cream
Thank you Babble for declaring me one of their Top 100 Food Mom Bloggers! While I attempt to gasp for air and snap myself out of shock and maybe not totally geek out if I can help it (have you seen who’s on that list?! WOAH!), I will share with you a little recipe that’s [...]
Cake Pan Pizza
This flaky and tender golden shell of a crust surrounds rich mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. It’s filled over an inch high with whatever you can imagine and topped with a hearty and flavorful tomato sauce of your choice; it’s one of my most favorite things to both make and eat, honestly. I make it [...]
Spicy Balsamic Tofu Wrap: A Faux Summer Dish
I have spring fever. I don’t mean that it’s so nice and warm out that all I want to do is go outside and play, though that would be nice. No, I mean, it’s going to snow tomorrow and that makes me want to scream a bit. Don’t get me wrong. I love snow and [...]
Kung Pao Tofu and Broccoli
The firey amber glow stared back at me as I heard my beloved ally grasp at life. I noted an audible chugging and ticking as it attempted to preheat as commanded. One hundred degrees fahrenheit, it said. For twenty minutes, I waited for that number to rise, perhaps in denial that such a thing could happen. My oven…broken?! It couldn’t be, [...]
French Onion and Portobello Soup with Melted Gruyere Baguette Slices
Stay warm fellow east coasters! We’re cozy in front of the warm, crackling fire while the aroma of this soup meanders through our home. A hearty and comforting hot dish with a glass of pinot noir for dinner is just what this snowstorm requires. We’ll be popping some popcorn and finishing the evening with the highly appropriate feature [...]
Sausage and Peppers
Avert your eyes, fellow vegetarians. I’m making sausage and peppers in the name of love. It’s my husband’s most favorite meal…ever. I know most vegetarians are vocal in their opinions and will often have meat free homes. Not me. I like to let people do whatever makes them happy and this dish makes my family [...]
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