I’m the first to admit that I’m a creature of habit. Habits are easy and comforting, and in this case, delicious. For the past couple of years, when I’m at home, I tend to eat the same thing for breakfast every day: avocado toast. It’s to the point where, if I don’t have any ripe […]
Coconut Ginger Almond Granola
Granola is one of those things that I’ve become so used to making myself, I can’t imagine regularly buying it pre-made. Store-bought granola is often pretty expensive, and usually way too sweet for me. Plus, once you find a basic recipe you like, there are tons of ways you can change it up to keep […]
Cheesy Broccoli Kale Quinoa Casserole Recipe
If somebody had offered me kale and quinoa when I was a kid, I probably would have rejected them, even though I’d never had them. But if somebody put this casserole on my plate, without telling me what is in it, I think I would have dug right in. Covering it in cheese saves the […]
Grain-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies
These Grain-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies happen to be grain-free and dairy-free, but the first time I made them, I was just trying to use up some hazelnut pulp, left over from making hazelnut milk. Though I’m a vegetarian, I have no problems with regular dairy, so I had no real reason for making the hazelnut […]
Thai Peanut Kale Salad Recipe
Have you ever massaged your vegetables? Like a real deep-tissue massage, by hand? I’m obsessed with massaging my kale. It’s not weird at all. Okay, maybe it is. But it takes kale from rough and tough, to soft and tender. Here’s my kale before massaging: And after: My obsession began with this kale salad recipe, […]
Red Pepper, Portobello, and Artichoke Heart Pizza
Skip the complicated, fancy recipes and make heart pizza for Valentine’s Day.
Rosemary-Infused Vodka Martini Recipe
Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but I need a drink. I just finished grouting the floor I tiled this week (it was grueling!), and I have a ton of projects I want to get done in the next several days. So the stiffer the drink, the better. Have you ever had a real […]
Gingerbread Overnight Waffles with Lemon Curd
Overnight gingerbread waffles with lemon curd make a wonderful weekend brunch.
Miso Almond Chocolate Bark
If you have holiday gatherings to attend, chocolate bark is one of the easiest homemade treats you can bring. Basically, just melt chocolate and add things to it. There are standbys that are always good, but you can get really creative with your choice of add-ins. We had a party yesterday, and I made candycane bark […]