Love in an Instant!
The rising popularity of the instant pot has many family cooks evaluating wants versus needs in the kitchen. I will be the first to say you don’t need an instant pot, but it has been my favorite tool for more…
4 Vegetarian Show Stoppers
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole 1 cup uncooked quinoa2 cups water or low sodium broth (for cooking quinoa) 4 cups fresh broccoli florets 2 tablespoons butter 1-1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons oat flour (all-purpose will…
Make Now, Bake Later, Enjoy Anytime!
The busy-ness and stress of the holidays are real. If you love a good cookie swap or like to have cookies for co-workers, teachers, and neighbors throughout the season, a little baking now can save the day later. Many cookies…
3 Main-Course Salads
Quinoa Spinach Salad 4 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped 1-1/2 cups cooked quinoa (cooked according to package directions) 3/4 cup butternut squash, chopped 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or pecans 3 tablespoons dried cranberries…
3 New Family Favorites
Goguchang Chicken Skewers 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs ⅓ cup goguchang paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and set…
4 Summer Sidekicks
Broccoli Salad 6 slices smoked, thick-cut bacon 2 heads broccoli, cut into ½-inch florets 1 cup cheese, shredded 1 shallot, minced ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon bacon drippings (optional) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon…
Cooking Up Summer Yum
What’s the first meal you remember regularly fixing for yourself when you were a child? At our house, it was breakfast. On weekends especially, many parents want to sleep in a bit longer. That’s when kids can spring into action…
Bowled Over for Mother’s Day
Egg and Greens Bowl 2 to 3 teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil 2 to 3 eggs 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 to 3 cups baby greens (spinach, kale, or your favorite green) 1/2 cup roasted cauliflower or roasted…
Minding Mealtime
We all do it. We rush through our day and at dinnertime, we throw food in the oven and slap dinner on the table – only to hurry through the meal and get on with the next thing. Finding a…
Mexican at Home
Mexican Wedding Cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely ground 1½ cups powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Using a stand mixer and…
