I was super pleased with how this chicken came out. It’s moist, super flavorful, and warming. This was my first time using a Moroccan spice mix called ras el hanout which I found at the Giant and picked up because I’ve started seeing it in some recipe browsing. I really liked it. It adds aRead more
These cookies are insane. They’re super chocolatey and rich. Brownie in cookie form is definitely a good descriptor. They’re tender with a crisp outside. Absolutely delicious and guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Rich Chocolate Brownie Cookies Makes about 24 cookies Adapted from Taste of Home magazine (Feb/March 2013) 16 oz (about 2 2/3 cup)Read more
This is an old family recipe from my Grandma. Imagine my confusion when I finally heard that borscht has beets in it! Beets?! Doesn’t that make it sweet?? Definitely no beets in Grandma’s borscht. So after a little research I discovered that Mennonites make a type of borscht that’s beef and cabbage based. Glad IRead more
This salad was super delicious. There’s lots of delicious stuff going on in this salad. Tofu and edamame add protein, the vegetables add a variety of color, texture and nutrients, and the dressing adds a punch of delicious citrusy flavor with salty-sweet flavors from the soy sauce and honey. The ground flaxseed adds a reallyRead more
As much as I like salad, all the cold weather recently has made them the last thing I want to eat. So I’m attempting to mix things up a bit and try some new, more creative salads to help me eat more veggies. This salad is a great side dish since it combines whole grainsRead more
This soup is creamy and rich tasting. It feels like a decadent treat, but without the guilt. Pureed soups like this just feel like a hug in a bowl. This soup gets better the longer it sits, so feel free to make it ahead of time and just reheat. Roasted Cauliflower Soup Serves 4-6 AdaptedRead more
These oatcakes are dense and hearty and filled with oat-y goodness. I wasn’t sure what I thought of these at first, but they definitely grew on me. They aren’t muffins, they’re way too dense and substantial to be muffins. But that makes them a great breakfast or snack, they have serious staying power. These areRead more
Last week was Mom and Sister’s birthdays. And while I didn’t get to celebrate in person with Sister (yet) this year, Mom requested a salmon dinner on the night of big day. As you may have guessed from my surprisingly few seafood recipes, seafood is something I haven’t quite mastered yet. And this was anRead more
I am not a raisin fan. Golden raisins are alright, but regular raisins are just not my thing. Despite this, I made these Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, and they are quite tasty. I think they’d be even better without the raisins, but an Oatmeal-Raisin lover I know said these are delicious. If you have a splitRead more
This is a great soup to whip up on a gloomy day or when you’re feeling under the weather or when you just don’t know what else to make. I usually have most of these ingredients on hand, so it can come together quickly and doesn’t take a lot of forethought. The lentils make itRead more