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 [...]
Ginger, garlic, lemongrass, red curry, and coconut brighten up this plant-based pumpkin soup. Sometimes you just gotta respect a soup that is full-flavored but low effort! The light pumpkin broth allows a smooth, creamy [...]
Although tapenade (roughly top-uh-nod) originates from Provence, France, it has become a top-tier condiment across the globe. The scrumptious blend of capers and olives elevates aperitifs and entrees alike. Normally, Niçoise olives are traditional, but [...]
Fresh cranberries are the perfectly tart, yet sweet, component to autumnal and wintry meals. I'm the Cranberry Bog Witch of the holiday season, gleefully conjuring up baked goods, savory dishes and cranberry sauce. If [...]
Pretzels are perfect all year long, but they suit the Oc(k)tober season above all else. These seasonal pretzels can be served as appetizers with savory dips, alongside dinner, or made into spiced sweet treats. [...]
Unlike many pumpkin (or autumn squash) soups, this soup is not intended to taste like liquid pumpkin pie and leans into Mediterranean flavors. Pumpkin soups exist all around the world with quite diverse seasoning [...]
This autumnal poppy seed dressing is good for much more than just salads full of spinach and strawberries. While tasty on such salads, it also makes a mean marinade and dressing for roasted vegetables. [...]
As Americans, we usually think of pesto in the green, garlicky Genovese style, but there are heaps of variations throughout Italy. I love traditional pesto (and Sicilian pesto agli agrumi), though the olive oil [...]
Throughout my childhood in hot Georgia summers, it was always a good time when my mom made her version of this cilantro bean dip. Upon moving out, I began making this to serve to friends [...]
Chili is super satisfying, super cost effective, and super easy to customize. However, living with IBS makes it super foolish for me to try chili from a restaurant or at a cook off without [...]
