Simple, but satisfying – that’s exactly how I would describe these delicious little morsels. I had no idea what molletes even were until about six months ago, but once I discovered them, I knew that I’d found a new favorite. If you also have no idea what a mollete is, I’ll help you out – it’s a type of Mexican open-faced sandwich featuring refried beans and cheese. In other words,… Continue Reading
Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
When I say “salmon,” what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Healthy? Fancy? I don’t know how to cook that? All reasonable responses. And NOW what if I say “brown sugar glazed salmon?” Hopefully the first thing that leapt to mind was “yum!” But if not (and if, in reality, it was more along the lines of “yikes”), then today is your lucky day, because I’m here to… 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
Cheddar-Thyme Drop Biscuits
I don’t know about you, but I, for one, feel like we are barreling toward the holiday season at breakneck speed. Yikes. The holidays mean something slightly different to all of us, and naturally we all focus on different things heading into the craziness that is October through January. For me, you may have surmised that the thing I focus on tends to be food. I LOVE planning out holiday… Continue Reading
How to . . . Caramelize a Plantain
If you’re looking for something to add an extra layer of flavor and complexity to any dish (without completely overpowering all the other flavors), then look no further than the humble plantain. I admittedly had no idea what a plantain was, let alone what to do with one, until I was in college. But after making the discovery, plantains quickly became one of my all-time favorite add-in ingredients. The catch,… Continue Reading
Veggie Fried Rice with Hazelnuts and Mint
Fried rice has recently become one of my new favorite foods. Which, for me, is saying something, because until pretty much right now, I’ve never liked fried rice. I’ve always found it kind of greasy and salty and heavy and. . . generally unappealing. BUT, all of that was before this fried rice. This fried rice features the classic add-ins (like mushrooms and scallions and peas), but also has a few ingredients that… Continue Reading
Spicy Noodle Soup with Veggies
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Spicy noodle soup – sure to soon be on equal footing with its more traditional counterpart, chicken noodle soup. I don’t think I’m alone in saying that when I think of autumn, with all its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, I also think about a bowl of piping hot soup. Which makes this recipe just the thing, because yesterday was the first day of fall!… Continue Reading