Do you think meatballs are a holiday thing? I sure do. Between seeing them in a crockpotat at all the parties or having them as a Christmas meal, you are sure to see them at some point. These Lentil Meatballs pack some good flavor and are versatile enough to take on any sauce. Do I hear a Christmas dinner option……..
Can we talk about more Thanksgiving side dishes? I’ll be the first to say I’ve never had roasted carrots as a side dish at the Thanksgiving table. To be honest, I’m not really a huge cooked carrot person, until I made these Roasted Carrots with Cumin Yogurt. …
The biggest food holiday of the year is almost here. To be exact, it’s a week away. Knowing how most people wait until the last minute to figure out what they are having at the meal, I figured I’d give you some last minute options to consider for the big day. These Smashed Potatoes with Horseradish Cream are EVERYTHING and a nice twist on the traditional mash. Do as you wish though, or have both. But first, let me explain……..
It’s fall here in Indiana and I can still eat ice cream. Is there something wrong with me? I think not which is why I am posting a Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe while it’s currently 40 degree outside. It’s just so good….and easy! Winning!…
I’ve been eating soup on the regular since it has gotten chilly here in Indiana. This is a delicious version of an onion soup minus the cheese and beef stock. Thankfully, I like simple cooking so you all can have this on your table with minimal ingredients. Let’s make some Caramelized Onion Soup!…
I’m all for seasonal salads. I like to have them for lunches or even serve them as sides when we have friends over. I already have plans to serve this at Thanksgiving and the best part is its a cinch using minimal ingredients. Let me show you how to make this Fall Farro Salad….
If you don’t like take-out, go ahead and skip to another recipe. I’m just being honest and I don’t want to waste anyones time. However, if you can’t live without take-out, you’ve come to the right spot. Sticky Orange Tofu. Let’s do this already….
Give me all of the sweet corn because I can think of 101 ways to use it. This Roasted Poblano and Sweet Corn Chowder is where it’s at. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory, salty and spicy (if desired), and even tastes good on a 95 degree day. I know this because we had it when it was that hot outside and my husband had 3 bowls. Friends, lets make some chowder….
Can you believe it’s the end of the first week of April already? It’s still cold here in Indiana and snowing outside as I type this so naturally it calls for this spring-ish Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto. Make this for dinner, find your couch, and chill. Not a bad plan for Saturday, right? Let’s get to it….
Here is a twist on that classic Fried Rice we are all familiar with. This Garlic Fried Quinoa is packed with protein from the quinoa and edamame to give the meal more sustenance. It comes together in a flash so be sure to have all you ingredients prepared before you start this one. Lets get after it….