It’s so close to our house that I’ve driven by it every day on my way to the studio without even trying. But yesterday Bjork and I actually got out and watched and listened and learned and wrestled with some hard feelings at the intersection where Philando Castile was shot. The news / online narrative about all that’s going on right now seems to be: hate. tension. fear. protests that have become violent....
Do you love pancake recipes? Try these German Pancakes, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, or Apple Pancakes! Why I love these pancakes: Blender Pancakes – All you need is a blender to whip up the best whole wheat pancakes in just 5 minutes! Light and Fluffy – Unlike other whole wheat pancakes that can be dense, these beauties are so light and fluffy, they’re just as good as regular pancakes....
Savory 1.Baked Chipotle Sweet Potato and Zucchini Fritters with Homemade Spicy Mustard (GF with vegan option) – Sweet potatoes are great in any form, including in these baked fritters Roasted Carrot and Red Pepper Peanut Soup (vegan, GF) – Roasting the vegetables gives the carrot soup a depth of flavor that’s intense and smoky, and combined with coconut milk, peanut butter, and peanuts, this soup is hearty and rich...
This quick sausage and veggie skillet gets a gold star because it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is made in a single skillet. It’s a flexible recipe that works with nearly any combination of vegetables you have on hand. So if you’ve got extra veggies hanging out in your produce drawer, throw them into this smoked sausage skillet. Pre-cooked sausage such as chicken sausage, turkey sausage, or kielbasa shortens the cook time and keeps the recipe fast and simple....
Easy Salmon with Roasted Potatoes Salmon and potatoes isn’t typically considered comfort food, but in my book it is. Nothing beats crispy potatoes and flaky, flavorful salmon. This sheet pan salmon with potatoes may be my favorite creation to date. The salmon is so juicy and moist from the butter, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. The potatoes are slightly crisped on the outside and tender in the middle and the smell of roasted potatoes is just so good....
Or if it’s too hot out to bother firing up your oven… But you still need to bring an easy dessert to some get-togethers this weekend, or you’re looking for a way to impress your family, try this Angel food Cake with Fresh Berries. You could make an angel food cake from scratch. Or you could just buy one from the local grocery store bakery and skip turning on the oven....
comment icon 58 more comments That’s right. We’re calling upon that can of JACKFRUIT to impress us with her meaty-textured ways here, and she does not disappoint. What You’ll Need To Make BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Here are your short-ingredient-list essentials for this beautiful towering crunchy-saucy sandwich: a can of jackfruitchickpeasBBQ sauceslawbuns Plus or minus some extras like garlic, a few extra spices, maybe some pickles and/or hot sauce as a topping, and boom....
It’s time to stop. And give gratitude and thanks. Because that is centering and calming and puts things in perspective. Beautiful weather. 70s, sunny, not a cloud in the sky. Blooming flowers, plants, and palm trees. This is why I live in San Diego. I made sacrifices and chose to live here and can’t imagine my life anywhere else. Especially in the winter! Skylar. The joy, meaning, and purpose of my life....
I love it when the baking Gods smile down. I didn’t want to make anything complicated or fussy because I’m on vacation in Aruba. I also wanted to keep it reasonably healthy since every day is a bikini day here. There’s no butter in the cake itself, just 1 egg, and I used banana-flavored Greek yogurt. I was shocked when I saw banana Chob for sale in an Aruban grocery store, and promptly snagged a couple....
comment icon 43 more comments Er, THING. A single thing. Specifically, a kale and brussels caesar that will make spring your favorite eating season. We are talking papery-thin shreds of fresh brussels sprouts and a few handfuls of finely chopped lacinato kale, tossed and thoroughly saturated with a creamy, garlicky, avocado-based vegan caesar dressing that is puckery and briney in all the best ways. All that plus a scoop of the world’s most addicting cheezy garlic croutons and WE ARE ALL IN A REALLY GOOD MOOD....
I was a little nervous about Bjork liking this (or, more accurately, not liking this). After all, it does seem a tad girly considering I took out the meat and replaced it with a delicate butternut squash puree. But not to worry – he told me he liked it and ate the whole piece! How lucky am I to have a butternut-squash-lasagna-liking husband! Or at least one who pretends to like it!...
Confession: I’ve never even cooked with figs. I don’t even know if I have seen them in real life. Where does a Minnesotan buy figs in March? I don’t have the first clue. But I do know that my grocery store sells a nice jar of fig preserves, and that will work just fine for me, especially if this is all going down before 8am! I recently found out how much I love caramelized bananas, and I’m having a hard time leaving them alone....
Easy Cauliflower au Gratin Recipe Cauliflower gratin has everything I want in a great side dish — it’s quick to assemble, can be made with pre-chopped bags of cauliflower florets for even easier prep, and it’s packed with two types of cheese. It’s a hearty casserole disguised as an elegant side dish. I mean, it’s essentially baked cauliflower with a creamy cheese sauce that’s presented in a pretty way. Not that I’m complaining whatsoever!...
What Are Funeral Potatoes? Don’t let the gloomy name of this creamy, cheesy hash brown casserole put you off! It’s a popular side dish that’s believed to have originated in Utah and is definitely NOT just for funerals or funeral luncheons! Funeral potatoes are made with frozen hash browns, two types of cheese for extra cheesiness, and sour cream for creaminess, tang, and richness of flavor. Some recipes call for canned soup, but I can assure you there’s no condensed soup in sight in my recipe!...
Easy Homemade Candy Bar Recipe One of my favorite candies in the entire world are See’s Candies Walnut Squares, and this chocolate peanut candy recipe reminds me of them so much. The recipe is fast, easy, you don’t need a mixer, and if you’re looking for an accidentally egg-free dessert, this one checks all those boxes. There’s a salty-sweet aspect from the salted nuts along with supreme chewiness and just the perfect amount of chocolate to balance things but not overwhelm the other flavors....
Edited to Add: July 21, 2013 – I have a similar recipe that I prefer Softbatch Funfetti Sugar Cookies I’ve wanted to try my hand at a soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe for awhile. Most recipes I see lately for sugar cookies tend to be Lofthouse-style copycat recipes. I do love those big bakery-style sugar cookies but didn’t feel like having to frost cookies, and those almost necessitate it....
Looking for more easy party snacks? Don’t miss my Muddy Buddies, Almond Coconut Chex Mix, Homemade Granola, or my step-by-step guide to Homemade Hummus. Everyone loves a good snack mix, and this homemade Chex mix is bursting with bold flavors, it’s easy to adapt to add what you like, and it makes a ton! You’ll see that I’ve added nuts, cheese crackers and pretzels, but I’ve listed tons of other flavor ideas below....
My warm kitchen filled with the aroma from sweet and spicy holiday treats makes our home all the more cozy and alluring! Some of our easy favorites include Christmas Crack (Graham Cracker Toffee Bars), Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars, and Christmas Cornflake Wreaths. The salty crunch of a pretzel, paired with chocolate and caramel is a match that can’t be beat! What we love the MOST about chocolate covered pretzel rods in particular is that they’re easy and fun to make with family and friends....
Homemade pies are kinda my favorite thing ever! My mom and grandma taught me how to make homemade pie crust when I was really young, and every Thanksgiving since I can remember I was assigned to make Lemon Chiffon Pie and at least one other favorite pie recipe. I LOVED it, and they loved the extra help. This Chocolate Cream Pie is PERFECT in so many ways! It’s perfect for any time of year (even summer time, if you’re looking for an (almost) no bake chocolate pie recipe!...
Except on the days that I eat special things like this. But every work day, it’s oatmeal for this girl. What can I say – I love routine. And cheap breakfast food. I’ve gone through oatmeal-topping phases throughout the last few years of my oatmeal obsession. A few years ago, it was brown sugar and cinnamon and vanilla flavored coffee creamer. It has now expanded to brown sugar, cinnamon, peanut butter, and the occasional spoonful of butter....
