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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]