Battered and baked blue oyster mushrooms are boldly spiced with Old Bay seasoning and tucked into toasted French bread along with crispy green lettuce, thick slices of tomato, pickles and a tangy remoulade sauce. One bite of these Vegan Mushroom Po’boys and you will be transported back to the Gulf Coast. These po’boys are so […]
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Whether it’s for Mother’s Day Brunch or as a dinner during the weeknight rush, quiche is a fitting dish for any occasion. I love quiche and its versatility and I especially love this quiche. My Sausage, Sundried Tomato and Basil Quiche is full of savory goodness and beautiful textures. Here, the eggs bake into pillowy
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Instant Pot Refried Pinto Beans are a staple in my house. They are inexpensive, easy to make (thanks to the Instant Pot) delicious (thanks to my heavy hand with spices) and good for you too. Pinto beans are not only low in saturated fat, they are a great source of fiber, protein, carbohydrates and minerals
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The days are getting warmer and the sounds of song birds float through the air. Spring has sprung and so has my appetite for fresh, seasonal ingredients. My Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta with Burrata celebrates two early spring vegetables – peas and arugula. The two vegetables pair beautifully in this dish, with the sweetness
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If you like grilled cheese sandwiches, you will love my Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Charred Asparagus. Here, seedy, crusty bread is brushed with an earthy and umami Mushroom and Thyme Compound Butter and filled with charred asparagus and salty and creamy cheddar cheese. This sandwich is full of flavor and a wonderful break from the
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It’s Easter and that means ham for dinner! This year, I purchased the most beautiful smoked ham through Moink, a wonderful online source for humanely-raised meats by family farms throughout the Midwestern U.S. My ham was smoked at an artisan meat processor in Brunsville, Iowa, and boy is it ever good. It’s rich, salty, tender
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This Ramen with Shiitake Mushroom, Tofu and Poached Egg is everything that it should be – rich, hearty, flavorful and totally comforting. This dish is a mainstay in my household and we eat it frequently. It’s got great complexity and hits on flavors such as sweet, sour, umami and salty. It’s so good! This recipe
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This salad is inspired by one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Portland, Oregon, called Kingsland Kitchen. It’s a restaurant that started as a food cart and quickly became everyone’s favorite lunch spot with a massive cult following. Thanks to their success, Kingsland Kitchen became a brick and mortar restaurant in 2017. It’s a great
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Namul is a Korean side dish that comes in various forms, but it’s commonly made with blanched, hearty greens that are seasoned with oil, vinegar and spices. Namul is a simple dish that can easily be tailored to individual taste starting with the vegetables. In this recipe, I use bright green Lacinato kale and Chestnut
If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful lunch or light dinner, look no further than my Mediterranean Tuna Wraps. Line caught, wild albacore tuna is tucked into a whole wheat tortilla along with peppery arugula, punchy pesto, marinated cannellini beans, and cherry tomatoes. This wrap is unbelievably good and good for you too.
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