The garden is booming and I’m trying to cram as many veggies as I can into every meal. Thankfully, the nights are getting cooler and …
Let’s Veg Out
vegetarian
Chop, Chop!
The eggplants are looking fabulous in my garden these days, and just begging for a little kitchen love. Now I ADORE my usual eggplant dishes—eggplant …
Cool Summer Spaghetti Salad
We’re in the depths of summer here in Iowa, and the heat and humidity can make anyone feel sluggish. With that said, pasta is usually …
Beet Ya to It.
My husband and I bought a new house and I was devastated to leave my garden behind at the old place but was able to …
Getting Saucy in the A.M.
This is one of my absolute favorite brunches on the weekend—a simplified spin on Middle-Eastern/North African shakshuka and the Italian classic, eggs-in-purgatory. It’s bright, bold, …
Make Mine a MUSHROOM burger
Barbecued portobello cheeseburgers are my ultimate spring and summer comfort food. I’ve been eating these things since I was a kid (mainly when my fam …
Baked Herb Frittata Pitas with Beet-Tahini Salad
Crazy for Cauliflower Rice
I know cauliflower rice might seem boring. And I know it’s been around the block as a trendy, diet-friendly, veggie-full alternative to carbs like rice. …
Pre-Primavera Baked Ziti
We’re about to head into grilling season, so I am trying to get the last of those cold-weather comfort food cravings out of my system. …
Pizza Is For Lovers
Oh, Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday I rarely take time to celebrate, but this year I turned our traditional Sunday pizza into a valentine for …