Chili cornbread skillet
This recipe is one of those ones I concocted in my sleep…or rather in the middle of the night when I couldn’t sleep and I was pondering what meals to make for the week. Yes, this is how I spend most of my restless nights …
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Curry baked kabocha
I would be remiss if I didn’t blog about my latest obsession. My curry baked kabocha. I have been making it at least 2-3 times per week, and nope, I haven’t gotten sick of it yet! It’s absolutely divine! – spicy, salty, sweet, rich, nutty, …
Preserved lemon vinaigrette
One of my favorite healthy ways to jazz up any dish with lots of flavor is with a vinaigrette. Not only do I toss my salads in fresh, homemade vinaigrettes, but I also drizzle them over roasted veggies and use them as marinades for all …
Dumpling-less chicken and dumplings
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite meals my dad would make for us was his chicken and dumplings. All the creamy, inner goodness of a chicken pot pie baked either in a glass dish or his famous deep cast-iron pan, topped …
Rosé-raspberry shortbread bars (grain-free, vegan)
I’ll be the first to admit that I have never been a fan of shortbread cookies. They’re notorious for being dry, tasteless, and boring, so I usually just write them off and opt for a more exciting cookie, like chocolate chip. But, perhaps I’ve just …
Sweet & spicy wings
My husband loves chicken wings. And he also loves the classic combination of sweet and spicy flavors. He’s part Thai, so he grew up with bold dishes boasting of sweet, sour, spicy, salty all in one bite. Oftentimes I struggle to create something for him …
Cacao thumbprint cookies with Christmas jam
Ahh, it’s that time of year again, the most wonderful time of the year! I don’t know about you, but growing up, we kept the tradition of baking Christmas cookies. My mom would set aside a weekend early in December to get all of her …
Vanilla bean-pear baked oatmeal
I absolutely love oatmeal. I went through a phase a few years ago where I ate oatmeal for breakfast every morning, Monday through Sunday, all seasons of the year. No matter how hot it was in the summer time, it was oatmeal for breakfast. And …
Blueberry oat bars
I know it’s not berry season by any means, but there’s never a wrong time for a warm crumb cake fresh out of the oven. Blueberries happen to be one of my favorite fruits that’s almost even better when cooked down and caramelized. I don’t …
Cacao brownies
My husband and I have recently discovered brewed cacao beans. Cacao beans ground up and brewed just like coffee beans. Pure genius. Absolutely divine. I only wish we had come up with this idea years ago! It’s still kind of a new thing just emerging …