TL/DR – Bean Dip Duo. Salsa Verde Pinto Bean Dip and Roasted Red Pepper White Bean Dip. Both simple to make and great with veggies, chips or as burrito or wrap sauce. – One thing I try to make at home instead of buying pre-made is …[read more]

TL/DR – Bacon Egg Noodle Bake. Part kugel, part quiche. Bacon Egg Noodle Bake has all of the greats: cottage cheese, bacon, egg noodles, eggs, sour cream, chives and dijon. – OK so this is one of those things that came to me in a …[read more]

TL/DR – Chimichurri Grilled Chicken. Like a flavor tornado, this chimichurri recipe has added lemon zest and fresh oregano. A very versatile dish, the grilled chicken can be served with a couple of sides, as a sandwich or atop a salad. – This Chimichurri Grilled …[read more]

Tl/DR – Tomato Pesto Naan Pizza. Tomato pesto is an easy alternative to pizza sauce with tomato paste, pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil and garlic. Any toppings work, but fresh mozzarella and basil are fantastic. – I first made tomato pesto because I really, (and …[read more]

TL/DR – Kale White Bean Ramen. A quite easy and incredibly satisfying vegetarian broth with beans, kale and ramen. Use a hand blender to achieve amazing broth status. – I’ve learned that ramen broth is about flavor layers.  Yellow miso and tomato paste are both …[read more]

TL/DR – Mushroom Swiss Quiche. An easy quiche made easier by using organic store bought crust. The flavors of swiss and thyme meld magically with sautéed mushrooms. – I am not into making my own crust. (I know!) Too messy. Maybe that makes me a …[read more]

TL/DR – Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread. This is a one-bowl easy quick bread with pecans and mini-chocolate chips. – Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is great for breakfast, snacks, or slicing and freezing between parchment paper pieces in a freezer bag to have a slice whenever …[read more]

TL/DR – Salsa Verde Posole. A riff on a traditional hearty Mexican soup, this version has ground pork, chicken thighs, miso (What?!,) salsa verde, hominy, peppers, onion, garlic, broth, and a dose of cider vinegar. Easy enough for a weeknight. – I was actually surprised …[read more]

TL/DR – Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. This is an easy appetizer or side for dinner. The filling is goat cheese, butter, lemon juice and zest, fresh thyme, salt and pepper, and they are topped with Panko crumbs. – While not the most attractive things on …[read more]

TL/DR – Artichoke Pinto Bean Dip. All you need for this amazing dip is a food processor, pinto beans, canned artichokes, lemon juice and zest, cream cheese, mayo, fresh thyme and oregano. It can be served cold or baked. –     Blend all ingredients until …[read more]