My friend Tim and I decided to cook dinner instead of always getting carryout. Since I had a cauliflower in the fridge to use up, I went looking for an interesting new recipe and found this one on Gobble. Since their boxes come with some of the items pre-prepped, I had to guess on the … Read more
This is a super simple preparation for rice that adds a ton of flavor. Saute a smallish onion (don’t overdo it) + a few cloves of garlic in oil. When they start to soften, add 1c of rice and 1/2t cumin (don’t underdo it!). Add 2c of chicken broth and a can of black beans. … Read more
This was a TikTok recipe. She recommended adding curry powder, but I don’t like it that way so I omitted it. She didn’t give any amounts so I don’t either. Just don’t skimp on the apples! Make a dressing of Greek yogurt, lemon juice and salt & pepper. Slightly some chickpeas, then add shredded carrots, … Read more
Oh. Em. GEE. These have got to be the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten. Even if they were high-calorie and unhealthy, I’d have to snack on them. But they’re neither of those two things!!! A whole jicama fruit (root? bulb??) has only 250 calories, THIRTY-TWO grams of fiber and more than 200% of the … Read more
This is a really simple but super yummy side dish. It’s also healthy and filling! 1 clove garlic, minced 1t Italian seasoning mix1/2c farro1c water (use half chicken broth)1 bunch kale, trimmed and sliced into ribbons Saute the garlic and seasoning mix for 30 seconds in a drizzle of olive oil. Add the farro and … Read more
This is so unbelievably crazy good. It was only so-so until I added the parmesan, and then something just happened. Suddenly all the flavors were perfectly balanced (whereas before the rosemary had been a bit overpowering). 1-1/2 c sliced mushrooms (I like baby bellas) 1/2T butter 2T chopped green onions (I used shallot and only … Read more
Asparagus is super-yummy just tossed in a little oil and salt and roasted at high heat in the oven. But if you’re looking for a little variety, here are a few ways to dress it up: With Brown Butter and Lemon This one isn’t too terribly interesting. It’s basically just adding some lemon juice and … Read more
Like most roast vegetables, roasting radishes is incredibly easy – after cleaning and trimming them, chop them into quarters and toss in olive oil and a little salt. Roast at 400° for 15-18 minutes and serve. However, unless the radishes themselves are suuuuuuuper flavorful, they don’t taste like much. Enter, this tapinade recipe!! BTW the … Read more
I wasn’t sure I loved this recipe; but the leftovers were super delicious the next day. So it warrants being added to the blog! 2T apple cider vinegar 1/2T smoked paprika 3/4t sea salt 1/2t cumin pinch of cayenne 1-1/2T olive oil 1T honey 1lb carrots, scrubbed & trimmed 1/2c plain Greek yogurt Whisk together … Read more
