The older I get, the more I appreciate a scratchmade, delicious cranberry sauce. I’m not much of a meat or potatoes person, and I can take or leave the heavy casseroles on the holiday table. But give me a spoonful of sweet/tart cranberry sauce and I am in seventh heaven. I mixed up my cranberry […]
Roasted potatoes are the most popular way to eat potatoes in our house – everyone will eat them happily and there are never any leftovers. So I got to thinking: how can I fancy up our roasted potatoes game? The important test here is whether the new recipe is as good or better than […]
There’s nothing more refreshing than a green salad! I like to eat light, so salads are my absolute favorite. Best of all, there are so many different types of greens and lettuces to choose from. There are so many different toppings that you could add – raw veggies, roasted veggies, fruits, nuts, cheeses, proteins and […]
Want to see a family divided on Thanksgiving (or any other holiday)? Start talking cranberry sauce. People hold strong opinions about the stuff; they’re either hardcore ‘canned jellied cranberry’ fans or they’re hardcore ‘homemade is the only way to go.’ There’s a verrrrrry small population of people that want it both ways. I’m hardcore ‘homemade is the […]
Do you have flavors that you just dream about – ones that, if you see in a dish on a menu, you know that’s what you’re ordering? For me, lemon, basil and goat cheese are some of those gotta-have-it flavors, so I’ve combined them into this light, heavenly pasta salad! Since it’s practical summer – […]
When I was maybe 20, I made a butternut squash risotto at my parents’ house for the first time. It used white wine, and my parents don’t drink wine, so we couldn’t get the bottle open. My dad had to run up to the Dollar General in town and try to find a corkscrew! Oh, […]
When it’s cold outside, all you want to do is stay in! These recipes are warming, nourishing, and are full of healthy and gorgeous vegetables. So here we’ve collected 15 of the best vegan soups to break those winter blues! Winter is one of the times when I can shamelessly make soup all the time. […]
Happy Day! Am I allowed to be more excited about this recipe than any other I’ve created? Because I am. This is one of my favorite dishes in the whole world. I make it a lot – especially during colder times of year because it’s warm, healthy, and comforting all at the same time. I […]
Do you know what I love? Fresh vegetables! And the more unusual the better. Rhubarb seems to be everywhere but no one really knows what to do with it. It’s tart and people often describe it as a good replacement for cranberry. It’s native to China but is grown in Pennsylvania. I could go on […]
I am a food blogger, not a Doctor. Please consult with a medical professional before attempting any kind of cleanse. I love a good cleanse but I’m not the kind of gal that can skip meals. I get grumpy and shaky when I skip food for even half a day. Although pushing through this dependence […]
You have not lived until you’ve had slow roasted tomatoes. Seriously, if you haven’t eaten this dish before, you need to stop whatever you are doing right now and get to it! This Easy Slow Roasted Tomatoes Recipe with Garlic and Basil will forever change your life. These tomatoes are the perfect replacement for pasta […]
Looking for a health conscious winter warmer? You must make this Easy Homemade Chick Pea Vegetarian Chili. It’s deliciously flavorful with absolutely no meat and no dairy. It’s easy to make and making a batch will feed an army! It provides so many servings that it’s the perfect meal to share with friends. And it’s […]
I love pantry foods! Anything you can make with a combination of flour, milk, and butter is just fine with me. They are the perfect ingredients to keep around through ugly weather. Last time it was Hurricane Harvey and this time it was a monster cold front that hit the NE USA so much more […]
Nothing says winter like delicious and tart cranberry sauce! Cranberries are so good for you and always in season in the fall and winter. They pair so well with turkey during Thanksgiving and a leftover turkey sandwich after Thanksgiving. I love it as a warm side dish with a Christmas cut of lamb. And my […]
This pasta salad is picnic perfect! It combines a few of my favorite ingredients to make a dish that is flavorful, summery, and perfect for a light lunch. It’s vegetarian and vegan friendly too. That’s right – there’s no meat, no dairy in this fun and colorful pasta salad. Scroll down to the bottom of […]
Nothing says fall like comfort food! My go to is mac & cheese. When it get’s cooler, like this fall weather, I daydream of cheesy warm starchy food. Mac & Cheese is so perfectly decadent and filling. The holidays is the best time to indulge and get away with this level of deliciousness! Here is […]
This Recipe was made possible by iConnect Influencer Management and Litehouse Foods. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. Ah summer! There are two meals that truly say summer – one is the grill and the other is salad. In this recipe, I wanted to combine the two in a really unique way to […]
Summertime means salad season. It’s the perfect time for fresh veggies, delicious fruits on warm nights, and enjoying outdoor meals with family and friends. This Easy Firework Veggie Kabobs recipe makes a fun appetizer, it’s perfect for a potluck, and kids will love it. I could imagine taking this to a picnic and it is […]
