Cooking healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. 2020 has been a year of improvising like a madman (or madwoman), and this recipe is no exception. I used “salmon” fillets I got from the frozen section of the grocery store sometime… probably a couple of months ago, and I was one short. The broccoli
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Wintertime is the perfect time for soups, stews, chilis, and other hot dinners that are low-effort and easy on the wallet. Winter is also an important time to make sure you’re getting vegetables in your diet, particularly leafy greens. Escarole soup is a delicious meal that’s quick to make and, despite looking like a bowl
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If you like the idea of eating healthier but never know what to do with spaghetti squash once you buy them (other than, you know, make spaghetti), then this recipe is definitely for you! Prepping the squash is easy, and you can mix up the spices however you like from basic salt and pepper for
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Heads up: This isn’t your typical set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe!There’s some preparatory pan work and a bit of finishing required for this recipe. It’s still super easy, mostly self-cooking, and definitely delicious. Ingredients3 lbs Stew beef1 tbsp Olive oil1 tsp Salt1 tsp Pepper1 tsp Garlic powder1 tbsp Butter4 cloves Garlic, minced1 large Sweet onion, sliced7
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Continuing our sourdough-a-palooza, we’re going to get flat this week with some homemade pizza dough that will have you turning your nose up at store-bought doughs from here on out. If you don’t already have a sourdough culture started, learn how to make one here. In previous posts, we’ve covered the basics of how to
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The title is a bit of a troublesome mouthful, but the dish itself is one you’re not going to be able to get enough of. Summer is the start of squash season, and what better way to make an easy, hearty, flavorful soup than to use the local fresh produce at the farmer’s market? I
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Here is yet another recipe featuring fresh jalapenos, this time, Korean BBQ style! Fresh peppers add a touch of heat to a delicious classic dish. Served over rice and with a drizzle of teriyaki or soy sauce, you can’t go wrong with this craveworthy chicken marinade, no matter what time of year it is! Ingredients2
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I’ve got a backyard garden growing this year, and it’s that time in the summer when I’m picking almost more than I can use. Currently, my jalapeno plant seems to be playing a game of how many peppers can it grow at once. I’ll try to space them out a bit, but be prepared for
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During our time in stay-at-home quarantine, we’ve eaten a lot of potatoes. Like, if you took all the potatoes we’ve eaten since March and placed them in a pile, you could probably climb it and see into a second-story window. It’s obscene… but it’s also cheap, which is what brings us here today. Potatoes can
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Chili, as I say every time I upload a new recipe for some, is one of my go-to meals. There are at least five different recipes for various styles of chili on this blog, and in five more years, I’m sure that number will at least double. I cannot be stopped. This time, though, I’m
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