We’ve all been there. We all had the random leftovers that we’re not quite in the mood for, but then again, we know we have to use them. Whether to prevent food waste or free up space in the refrigerator, it’s important to have recipes…
How often do you use leeks and toss the dark leafy green tops because the recipe doesn’t use that part? Or purchased onions at the farmers market that still had their greens attached and didn’t know what to do with that part? Before you give…
Who’s ready for the Super Bowl this weekend? Even though I’m no diehard football fan, I was hoping that this was the year for the Buffalo Bills (I’ve got quite the story as to why the Buffalo Bills, but I can save that story for…
I make no secret about how much I love sour and pickled foods. Their flavors are incredibly important to crafting balanced, craveable-to-the-last-bite dishes. These Whole30 Spicy Pickled Carrots can be enjoyed as a refreshing snack, or chopped up as a garnish for a roast.
I usually have celery in my refrigerator, since I use it all the time when making soups and stews. But, I knew there had to be a way to elevate celery into something new. This Whole30 Braised Celery is a little spicy, a little tangy,…
I have been incredibly busy these past two weeks. Nothing like the New Year to motivate you to start new projects or push toward finishing old ones. But, despite all the work ahead of me on these projects, I want to ensure that I take…
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…
So you’ve got the family together for a big holiday celebration and now you’ve got to plan for breakfast the next day. The last thing you want to do is make an elaborate, crazy breakfast, and you probably also don’t want anything too heavy. It’s…
Can you believe Thanksgiving is already around the corner? I’m on the hook for side dishes this year, and sweet potatoes are an absolute staple at every classic Thanksgiving spread. While the marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole is a classic, it’s completely loaded with sugar at…
