I don’t know about you, but when I think of comfort food, my mind tends to stray toward things like mac and cheese, pizza, and fettuccine Alfredo. But delicious as all of those things are, they aren’t exactly super healthy, are they? I think “comfort food” tends to be conflated with “heavy, cheesy, unhealthy food,” but the great news is, it doesn’t have to be. (Definitely great news in the… Continue Reading
Banana-Spice Pancakes
Okay, I know I’m a little behind the times with just having discovered banana pancakes. But discover them I have, and in case you are also woefully unaware of these wonderful things, I’m here to help you out. The thing is, I don’t really like bananas. (Probably why it took me so long to climb aboard the banana pancake train.) BUT now that I’ve discovered what AMAZING pancakes they’re capable… Continue Reading
Apple Juice Oatmeal with Caramelized Plantains
Oatmeal made with apple juice and caramelized plantains – literally comfort in a bowl. There isn’t a more perfect breakfast for a snowy winter morning. (Or for when you want something wholesome after a morning workout. Or for when you wake up late and want a simple but delicious brunch.) There are actually a lot of circumstances in which this twist on a breakfast classic is the perfect fit –… Continue Reading
Blueberry Lemon Muffins with Tarragon
Blueberries, lemons and tarragon – oh my. I stumbled across this combination of flavors one day while I was feeling creative in the kitchen and looking for a wholesome but zesty way to start off my morning. First, a word about tarragon: tarragon is my current favorite herb. It has a rich, almost licorice-like taste, and can be used in a variety of dishes, from pasta to meat dishes to… Continue Reading