I’m a vegetarian and my boyfriend is omni. He’s a good sport though. I’m not afraid to make him some meat, if he wants, but most of the time he happily obliges to eating vegetarian while at home. Because, you know, who is going to complain when someone is cooking a full meal (besides children, obviously)? On days where… Read more →
Category: Recipes
Recipe | How To Properly Prepare Jackfruit
Jackfruit has been popping up all over the place the last couple years. For some, it’s some elusive fruit? Vegetable? Vegetarian/vegan meat substitute? WHAT IS IT. That’s why I’m here. Let me break down what it is, where to get it, and how to prepare it. It’s a fruit, technically. It’s also super ugly. But, you can buy it… Read more →
Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Jars
Even though I’m not really a dessert person, there’s just something about single-serve desserts that get me. Especially if they’re cheesecake. Spring is coming and I’ve been in the mood for something fruity, but something heavier than just a fruit bowl. So, I decided to search for some options. I found a recipe and then edited it to something… Read more →
Recipe | Baked Mac n Cheese
Nope, it’s not vegan (but it is vegetarian). Nope, it’s not healthy, either. You see, sometimes comfort foods shouldn’t be messed with. Everyone is always on a mission to find “healthy” alternatives for food that we all love. But, why? The outcome is never as satisfying and typically not much healthier. I think there is something to be said… Read more →
Recipe: No-Bake Protein, PB, and Gogi Berry Granola Bars
Whew. That’s a long-ass title. But there are so many good things in these, I couldn’t decide which to showcase. So many blogs put some story here to talk about their day and why they decided to make the recipe. I don’t know, I don’t think you need that context. Here are the important things I do want to… Read more →
Recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
You guys. It turns out I really, really like quinoa. You’re probably sick of almost all my recipes including it. But, as a vegetarian, it’s a really great source of protein and it’s just so damned delicious. So, deal with it. I’ve made this for many, many people. Meat-lovers have raved that it’s just as good as their version (or better)… Read more →
Recipe: Roasted Tomato, Basil and Artichoke Soup
Last year, I had a few trips to Santa Barbara/Montecito for work. For one lunch, we went to the Montecito Wine Bistro and I ordered this incredible roasted tomato soup. I haven’t stopped talking about it since. This weekend, I discovered a beefed up version at The Sycamore in Columbus, OH (where I live). It had basil and artichokes.… Read more →
Recipe: Quinoa Citrus Salad
It’s healthy. It’s filling. It’s easy. And it’s delicious. My recipes are always kinda “a little of this, a little of that”, so take that into consideration when it comes to how much veggies to use. I promise, you’re not going to pack this too full. It’s tasty no matter how many veggies you add. … Read more →
Recipe: Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Everyone’s doing it – overnight oats or chia seed pudding. The problem (for me) with overnight oats is that it’s packed with carbs. Not that I’m a carb-hater – I’m actually a carb-loader. But I try to stay away in the morning to avoid bloating (and also allow more in my diet later in the day). And chia pudding? I… Read more →
Recipe: Quinoa Frittatas
I’m pretty awful at eating breakfast. I mostly drink as much espresso as possible and jam out on work until lunch (early lunch because I’m crazy hungry by 1130am). Sometimes, I’ll eat a handful of almonds – that’s about as serious as it gets. Now that it’s winter, I find myself craving something heartier in the morning. I’ve been… Read more →