New Orleans Style Vegetarian Chili for #SundaySupper

My trip to New Orleans last month left me totally and completely inspired, in more ways than one. The most influential part, though, was definitely the preparation of food. The heat, the layers of flavor upon flavor, the list of ingredients so simple yet still so alluring… It was pretty cold while I was there, […]
Sesame Glazed Cauliflower

Yesterday’s Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cherries, Pomegranate and Pepitas was not all Mom and I made for our night of watching Olympics Opening Ceremony, which, as I said, was utterly fantastic. The Russians really know how to put on a beautiful show. I thought it was so cool how they told the history […]
Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cherries, Pomegranate and Pepitas

As much as I absolutely hate the cold, I spent last weekend visiting my parents in New Jersey. Yes, it was below 30 degrees. Yes, I saw snow for the first time in three years. Yes, I wore three layers everywhere I went. And yes, I wore snow boots, a scarf, gloves, and an earwarmer/headband. […]
One Dish Dinners: Spicy Lentil Mushroom Ragout

Before I share today’s recipe, I have to give a huge shout out to my parents. It is so cool to see how my blogging has inspired both of them to cook more and try new foods. I’m so proud of them! They’ve always cooked, but it feels like only recently they have taken a […]