I go through somewhat extreme phases when it comes to food. For example, I ate brussels sprouts every week for months (maybe even years) but randomly hit a brussels sprout wall and didn’t touch them for like 6 months following. I’m finally back in brussels sprouts land, and diving in head first. This recipe is nothing new, … More Sweet and Spicy Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Happy new year!! A little late I suppose, but better late than never! 😁 In just 6 days, I’m headed on a vacation to Phuket and Bangkok, Thailand and Bagan and Yangon, Myanmar. My fiancé, our friends and I have had this trip planned for awhile now, so I’ve been dreaming of noodles and other … More Healthy Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Lately, Andrew and I have started incorporating one meatless or vegan meal into our weeknight repertoire. Typically that means we focus on legumes like lentils or beans, so when I found this recipe for a coconut chickpea and sweet potato curry I was sold instantly. Not only does it come together pretty quickly (the active time … More Chickpea & Sweet Potato Coconut Curry
Football has begun! Besides focusing on my two fantasy teams, I’ve been totally immersed in finding great football watching snacks, meals, sweets, and drinks. A lot of my previous gameday recipes require standing over the stove, or heating up the oven. Since New England isn’t quite ready to give up on summer (not complaining!), I thought … More Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos
One of the most satisfying things in the world is discovering that something you’ve bought 1,000,000 times is one of the easiest things to make in your own kitchen. I mean don’t get me wrong, I always knew pickles were just cucumbers soaked in vinegar (for the most part…), but I just never took the … More Bread and Butter Pickles
When I first started my blog, I shared a brussels sprouts recipe that, at the time, was one of my very favorites. While I do still eat a ton of roasted brussels sprouts, I’ve fallen in love with eating them raw. Shredding the brussels sprouts (by slicing them into julienne strips) gives them a super palatable texture … More Brussels Sprout Salad with Grapes & Almonds
Now that the days are longer, and it’s supposedly starting to get warmer out (it was like 40 yesterday, so hoping that comes soon…), I find myself craving more fresh veggies and lighter meals. I’ve been making this salad for a few years, ever since I saw it posted on Lottie + Doof. I love the … More Snap Pea and Radish Salad
While everyone around the U.S. is happy that Spring has begun, apparently Boston didn’t get the memo, considering we woke up to about 5 inches of snow. So, before I get too excited about all the spring foods and my garden which will be overflowing with herbs in just a few short…months, I wanted to … More Roasted Carrots with Feta and Pomegranates
Two or three years ago, Andrew and I were having dinner at a new restaurant in our neighborhood, and one of the dishes on their appetizer list was roasted chickpeas. We aren’t super into hummus, or other chickpea-based things (only on occasion, when the mood strikes), so we were kinda like ‘meh’ about ordering them. When … More Cheesy Roasted Chickpeas
Even though I’m on the road a lot for work, I do manage to eat/make a couple weeknight meals at home every week. Probably about 75% of my weeknight meals involve brown rice, veggies, and some protein, and this is one of my favorite variations. I wasn’t sure about sharing this because it’s such a … More Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
Over the past few weeks, behind the scenes, I’ve been working on redesigning my site. Nina, one of my best friends (and super talented visual designer), hooked me up with a design that looks fresh, clean and modern – which is exactly what I was looking for! Luckily, she accepted my payment in the form … More New Site Design! (and Crock Pot Butter Chicken)
At the end of September, as you guys might remember, I cut dairy, gluten, and added sugar from my diet for 20 days. Most of those days the only sugar/sweetness I consumed was in the form of fruit, but towards the end I found that my tummy (or brain?…) needed something more. I found a … More Honey Almond Butter Energy Treats
Whenever I’m craving something a little decadent, but know I need to get some greens, this is my go-to recipe. I know, kale is NOT decadent on its own…but the bacon and spices compliment it so well, that I actually really enjoy this preparation. All you need is a TON of kale, bacon, and some … More Bacony Kale
I’m on day 17 of my 20 day reset and all I want is some pasta, bread and cheese 😛 In the meantime, I made this super garlicky spaghetti squash. Honestly – it was SO delicious, and I almost (almost…) forgot I wasn’t eating pasta. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the squash in a … More Garlicky Spaghetti Squash
The last time I posted a carrot recipe, it was one of my all-time favorite recipes ever. Again, I found myself at Trader Joe’s staring at the multi color carrots and was reminded of that lovely salad. I made it last week and am still enjoying today! With the leftover carrots, I decided I’d give … More Spicy Maple Roasted Carrots
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