Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Corba)
I’m on the record as stating that soup is not a meal, in and of itself, with very few exceptions. This is one of them. (My mom’s baked potato soup is basically the only other) I also don’t like lentils...
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To continue the semi-healthy kick I’ve been on, we have this really interesting main dish/side dish/salad option, chock-full of different flavors and textures just begging to be devoured. I’d found...
View ArticleGrilled Balsamic Chicken…on my own grill!
I’ve wanted a grill for as long as I’ve lived alone. In my head, a grill was all that stood between me and these awesome meaty dinners every night of the week. Now, I can privately admit that that’s...
View ArticleTomato Grilled Chicken with Barley Corn Salad
I couldn’t quite figure out what title to put on this post, because “tomato grilled chicken” just sounds weird, and “barley corn salad” doesn’t exactly scream “party in your mouth”. But trust me, this...
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It’s really starting to feel like I’m back! I’ve spent the last two months being almost singularly-focused on my hip surgery. I had two weeks to get everything lined up for my out-of-state surgery and...
View ArticleFrittata with Beets, Leeks, & Feta
Sometimes you just need to go back to basics. A few (very insane) weeks ago I was still figuring out how to do things for myself after my surgery, just coming back to work (officially) full-time,...
View ArticleRoasted Vegetable Mac & Cheese
I used to be really scared of making mac & cheese. I mean the legit baked kind where the sauce starts with a roux and there’s whisking involved. Whisking is one of those things that kind of...
View ArticleRosemary & Garlic Roasted Salmon
It feels like spring! I think the weather is finally turning for good, and this weekend was truly glorious. I was tempted to pull out my grill, but instead went for a meal that was bright and...
View ArticleHeirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
I have to squeeze in one last burst of summer! I got these beautiful heirloom tomatoes at the farmer’s market and I wanted to do them justice. After thinking about different ways to use them, I decided...
View ArticleTurkish Red Lentil Soup (Corba)
I’m on the record as stating that soup is not a meal, in and of itself, with very few exceptions. This is one of them. (My mom’s baked potato soup is basically the only other) I also don’t like lentils...
View ArticleKale & Quinoa Salad with Feta & Pecans
finding time for cooking Kale & Quinoa Salad with Feta & Pecans Healthy fooooooood! That’s right, after biscuits, creamy chicken pasta, and more pasta (con pesto), I bring you this deeeelicious...
View ArticleRoasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Gorgonzola
finding time for cooking Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Gorgonzola To continue the semi-healthy kick I’ve been on, we have this really interesting main dish/side dish/salad option,...
View ArticleGrilled Balsamic Chicken…on my own grill!
finding time for cooking Grilled Balsamic Chicken…on my own grill! I’ve wanted a grill for as long as I’ve lived alone. In my head, a grill was all that stood between me and these awesome meaty dinners...
View ArticleTomato Grilled Chicken with Barley Corn Salad
finding time for cooking Tomato Grilled Chicken with Barley Corn Salad I couldn’t quite figure out what title to put on this post, because “tomato grilled chicken” just sounds weird, and “barley corn...
View ArticleGrilled Chicken with Fresh Herbs
finding time for cooking Grilled Chicken with Fresh Herbs It’s really starting to feel like I’m back! I’ve spent the last two months being almost singularly-focused on my hip surgery. I had two weeks...
View ArticleFrittata with Beets, Leeks, & Feta
finding time for cooking Frittata with Beets, Leeks, & Feta Sometimes you just need to go back to basics. A few (very insane) weeks ago I was still figuring out how to do things for myself after my...
View ArticleRoasted Vegetable Mac & Cheese
finding time for cooking Roasted Vegetable Mac & Cheese I used to be really scared of making mac & cheese. I mean the legit baked kind where the sauce starts with a roux and there’s whisking...
View ArticleRosemary & Garlic Roasted Salmon
finding time for cooking Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Salmon It feels like spring! I think the weather is finally turning for good, and this weekend was truly glorious. I was tempted to pull out my...
View ArticleHeirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
finding time for cooking Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Salad I have to squeeze in one last burst of summer! I got these beautiful heirloom tomatoes at the farmer’s market and I wanted to do them...
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