TL/DR – Dill Roasted Potatoes with Whipped Feta Dip. A simple and tasty appetizer or a side dish featuring fresh dill, lemon zest and feta whipped with sour cream and a touch of mayo. A great alternative snack for watching the big game! – I’m …[read more]

TL/DR – Slow Cooker Kielbasa Farro Soup. An easy soup! Cream of mushroom soup is the base, with carrots, farro, garlic, kielbasa and a good combination of seasonings. Try it on a winter weeknight! – This recipe began as an exercise in cleaning out the …[read more]

TL/DR – Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake. A deliciously spiced combination of two fantastic flavors with a cinnamon chocolate glaze. – This Thanksgiving I fed my vegetarian family Meatless Shepherd’s Pie, Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Homemade Hummus, and this cake. It was not traditional, but …[read more]

TL/DR – Green Tortellini Soup. A delicious and easy recipe with sneaky kale and broccoli. Perfect for cold and dark winter weeknights. – Always on the never-ending quest to get my picky eaters to consume green things, I’ve been experimenting with kale. This is entirely …[read more]

TL/DR – Vegan Miso Chili. This delightful comfort dish with umami flare comes together easily in the slow cooker and is topped with simple roasted tofu cubes. – This is an extremely easy vegan meal made primarily in the slow cooker and topped with simple …[read more]

TL/DR – Cheeseburger Mac. A relatively simple version of mac and cheese made decadent by browned ground beef, buttermilk, gruyere and sharp cheddar. Sophisticated enough for the grownups, approved by little ones. – This is a baked macaroni and cheese that requires boiling pasta and …[read more]

TL/DR – Herbed Tomato and Goat Cheese Tortellini Soup. A hearty soup made in one pot, packed with flavor and perfect for a busy weeknight. – This is a great soup for a cold day, especially if you love the tang of goat cheese. Tomato …[read more]

TL/DR – Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. A picky eater favorite! Roasted butternut squash and carrots in veggie broth with onion, garlic, fresh sage and fresh thyme, simmered, blended and enhanced with heavy cream. – Aside from the roasting time, which is entirely hands-off, this …[read more]

TL/DR – Pork and Corn Lettuce Tacos. Crispy brown pork with fresh corn, jalapeño, garlic, garam masala, coriander, fresh ginger, white balsamic and lime juice… not your average taco. – In the world of tacos, there is really no right or wrong. OK, fine, call …[read more]

TL/DR – Lemon Yellow Squash Bundt Cake. A lovely, lemony buttermilk bundt with a nice tight crumb structure glazed with a zingy, buttery icing. Perfect for late summer brunch or snacks. – I avoid the word “literally” for a variety of reasons, but it’s appropriate …[read more]