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
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Oh my goodness. Let me tell you something, friends – last night, the boyfriend and I were thinking about what to make for dinner, and what we ended up creating is my new favorite food. Seriously. So. Good. I wanted pasta, he wanted butternut squash (shout-out to him for his fabulous idea.) So we compromised and put the two together, along with some cheesy goodness, some mushrooms, some peppers for spice,… 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
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
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
As it turns out, sweet potatoes are good for something more than just being smothered in brown sugar, butter, and marshmallows. Not that there’s anything wrong with that delicious approach, but the fact is that sweet potatoes are actually super healthy, and can act as a meal in and of themselves when paired with the right ingredients. I’ve always loved twice baked potatoes, but never ate them terribly often because… Continue Reading