This dish was invented to use up some produce on its last leg in an exciting, new way. I encourage you to do the same! Change it up by adding any of your favorite seasonal vegetables or vegetables on the cusp of going bad. It’s perfect for a weeknight as […]
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Peanut Butter Banana Bread
There’s nothing better than some banana bread with your morning coffee. Reduce waste by using overripe bananas and composting the peels! Strat by mixing the dry ingredients. I use a mixture of whole wheat and oat flours. Make oat flour by blending quick-cooking or old fashioned oats until you’re left […]
Turkey Chili
Comfort food doesn’t have to be bad for you. This turkey chili is full of protein, fiber, and flavor. Serve with rice, potatoes, or elbow macaroni to complete the meal. Pickled red onions bring some relief from the smokey heat. I also top with some shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop […]
Leftover Beef Birria Ragù
Turning leftovers into new dishes is both fun and economical. I saved both the broth, or consomé, and the meat from my most recent batch of beef birria and turned it into an Italian beef ragù! Since the beef is already flavorful and tender, and the consomé is already rich […]
Beef Birria
The flavor of the beef and the consomé, or broth, is outstanding. Yes, there may be a bunch of ingredients, a lot of steps, and a lot of time required. Yes, these cuts of meat can be pretty expensive. The taste makes everything worth it. I like to use a […]
Wonton Soup
Few things in life are better than wonton soup. And this is even better than takeout wonton soup. I made pork and vegetable wontons to go in my soup. Yes, making all of these wontons is a labor of love. But, I plan to freeze them to have wontons ready […]
Butternut Squash Soup
There’s nothing better than a full bowl of velvety butternut squash soup on a chilly fall or winter night. Butternut squash is loaded with health benefits. It is high in fiber and potassium, which can help regulate blood sugar and blood pressure, respectively. This recipe is also 100% vegan. Start […]
Seared Sesame Tuna Rice Bowl
Earlier this week, my dad’s friend generously gave us some of the tuna that he caught that afternoon. I’m usually not the biggest fish fan… until now. There is nothing better than freshly caught fish with local produce. As with any of my recipes, feel free to substitute any vegetables […]
Apple Cranberry Pie
There is nothing better than fresh, hot apple pie. Except fresh, hot apple pie with cranberries… This is a thanksgiving favorite, and it’s the only apple pie recipe I ever use. It’s that good. To make life easier, use store bought pie crust. Make your own if you can, but […]
Orange and Hot Honey Chicken
There is nothing better than a roast chicken on a cool, fall night. The use of homegrown herbs, orange zest and juice, and hot honey makes for one flavorful bite. Feel free to change up the seasonings and come up with your own compound butter! You first want to pat […]