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EGG-FREE MAYO
America is a land of possibilities where pickles, potatoes and mayonnaise somehow create a “salad.” I generally dislike processed mayo, though my basic self occasionally loooves some spicy mayo on a sushi roll. That being said, homemade mayo presents a nicely fatty compliment to acidic ingredients and makes a great base for condiments and dips. Since Boyfriend can't eat [...]
LINGUINE & CAULIFLOWER
This garlicky and cheesy pasta dish is an important family recipe that we've eaten my entire life. My Very Italian & Matriarchal Great-Grandmother always prepared “linguine and cauliflower” for her family and taught my grandma how to cook it. Eventually, my grandma taught me and my brother how to make the dish, which has evolved a bit over time. [...]
DIY DUPING FRUIT ROLL-UPS
Fellow 90's kids, isn't it amazing what companies marketed as snacks that were good for everyday lunches? Products like Fruit by the Foot™ or Fruit Roll-Ups™ are basically candy. Tasty, colorful, overpriced candy. Aside from health benefits, the best parts about making your own fruit leather are that it's economical, can be made from ingredients already in your home, [...]
QUINOA & CRISPY CHICKPEA SALAD
On Meatless Mondays, this bowl full of quinoa, roasted chickpeas, carrots, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon dressing delivers that lean, mean, bean-y protein for lunch or dinner. This dish is a great option for people who want to like salad but can't seem to enjoy yummy cruciferous greens. Feel free include sliced cucumber or your preferred leafy greens if [...]
FENNEL JAM
Did you know that you can caramelize fennel as you would onion, even though they are unrelated vegetables? That's how this bright, tangy fennel jam makes a fabulous alternative to onion jam. Frankly, I'm a fennel fanatic; although onions can often aggravate GI conditions like IBS, fennel is linked to improving digestive health and alleviating cramping. Remarkably, every part [...]
ARANCINE? ARANCINI?
I love making risotto, especially when one batch can yield multiple meals' worth of delicious leftovers, but sometimes I get a hankering for some crispy, crumbly CRUNCHINESS after having creamy risotto for a few meals. These arancini, a street food originating from Sicily, are fried rice balls stuffed with gobs of mozzarella and other delicious fillings. Traditionally, you would [...]