Last Saturday my church held a Women’s Retreat – a time for the women in the community to gather and talk and share parts of our life stories with one another. It was a really fun and energizing day and I am so glad I got to be a part of it. Like last year,Read more
This has been one of my favorite go-to breakfasts lately. I’ve made it three times in the past couple of weeks. The third time I made it was for brunch with my grandpa and Mom. Mom told Grandpa we were having a frittata and he said, “these names get so fancy you don’t hardly knowRead more
This is rapidly becoming a favorite meal. It’s based off of these tofu lettuce wraps, but combined in a bowl for a more filling/less fussy dinner. I made it twice in a week, it’s that good. It’s super flavorful and customizable to what you have on hand. And while I know that tofu isn’t everyone’sRead more
Sometimes cooking problems turn in to the opportunity for some kitchen creativity. When baking for the January Carroll Cafe, I got distracted and over-cooked my cornbread scallion muffins. They weren’t burnt, but they were definitely unattractively dark and therefore not suitable to sell. But I hated to waste all that food, so I got creativeRead more
With summer approaching and the temperatures rising, you can bet I will be eating a lot more of this tofu. This is super simple to prepare, it’s refreshing and cold and light. This goes great with a salad (I’d recommend an Asian cabbage salad like this or this or this) for a quick, light summerRead more
Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? It’s definitely a favorite of mine and one of my favorite comfort foods. This stovetop mac and cheese is wonderful. The macaroni is cooked in milk, which makes it creamy and easy; and the combination of cheese is salty, creamy, melty deliciousness. I’m getting cravings just writing this! OneRead 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
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
This is a wonderfully simple soup. The flavors are delicate and warm. I think it would be a great soup for when you’re feeling a little under the weather, or when you just need a light but delicious soup. Roasting the carrots brings out their sweetness, and the ginger and thyme infused vegetable stock addsRead more
The enjoyable thing about the School of Christian Living’s vegan challenge is that it forces me to get creative and adapt recipes to work within the limits I have set. This pasta dish was loosely based off a recipe, but to make it vegan and fit in my price point, I took quite a fewRead more