While I love cooking, sometimes you need a dinner that comes together quickly when you’re just not in the mood to cook. You won’t want to wait for takeout when you’ve got all the ingredients for this Whole30 Tangerine Beef Stir fry.
Stuffed pork chops are one of my favorite things to cook for a dinner party. They look impressive, but they’re actually pretty easy. And you can change out the flavors based on whatever is in season. Right now, that means persimmons! So try out my…
I find that you either love or hate brussels sprouts, and that likely stems from how your parents cooked them. If your parents steamed or boiled the sprouts, you’re probably in the hate camp. But, if you were lucky enough to have roasted brussels sprouts,…
I’m always on the search for more savory cranberry recipes, especially if there’s no added sugar in the recipe. This can be difficult, though, because it can be hard to balance the super tart cranberries without adding some kind of sweetener. My Sausage and Cranberry…
There’s no doubt that winter is around the corner. There’s snow on the ground (in Alaska, anyway), and the nights are getting longer and longer. Which means, soup season is officially back! I mean, I’d eat soup year round, but truly, there’s nothing better than…
We officially had our first snow of the season in Anchorage! And as cooler weather sets in, I naturally start to crave more warming, filling meals. My Whole30 Butternut Squash Chili will warm you up on those cold days at the end of the year.…
While it’s still technically summer everywhere else in the US, Anchorage seems to have moved into its rainy season. But I’m not complaining, because that means the return of soup season! Is there anything more comforting that a steamy bowl of soup when it’s cold…
The zucchinis have started to take over the farmers market! Once the zucchinis start rolling in, it’s time to get creative with how to use them. Fortunately, this isn’t hard to do, as zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables out there. And while…
This Blueberry and Lamb Bolognese may sound like a step too far, but I urge you to get out of your comfort zone and try blueberries in a savory dish. We don’t often think of blueberries in a savory way, but they provide two important…
Risotto is one of those dishes that sounds fancy, but is easy to make once you learn the techniques. It’s also a blank slate that can be used to highlight whatever is currently in season. Asparagus and mushroom risotto is one of my favorite ways…
As we get closer and closer to our Alaska moving date, my days are getting especially hectic. Between work, moving preparations, buying a new car and arranging shipment outside the contiguous US, there’s a lot needed to get done in a short amount of time.…
Quinoa bowls are fantastically versatile. Have one random, leftover chicken breast? Toss it in. Half a bunch of asparagus? Sauté it up. Leftover mushrooms? No problem. This ramp and asparagus quinoa bowl is a flavorful way to repurpose pre-cooked spring veggies, or lots of little…
