To make this cozy Tomato Cobbler with Gluten-Free Drop Biscuits, I used diced, canned tomatoes with Garlic, Basil, and Olive Oil. I love how much flavor they have, and their plump, juicy texture. Simmered with onions, celery, and a little butter (always!), the tomatoes make the perfect nest for the biscuits.
Tags: Almond Flour, Tomatoes
February 21, 2018
As some of you may know, seven months ago I made the decision to start fostering cats and kittens for a local no-kill shelter. I’ve learned a lot, but have so much to learn as well. Some things have been intuitive, others have surprised me, specifically with introducing cats to humans and new felines. Above all, their senses are very critical in how they determine safety, so I’ve learned it’s best to approach each sense on its own, one at a time. I’ve come to learn how eating together is actually an amazing way to help them acclimate with each other, and I’m sharing details on how that works, and tips on the transition for resident and new cats.

February 19, 2018
You’re probably familiar with a classic seven layer dip, the one with salsa, refried beans, and guacamole, right? It’s good! But I was looking for a fresh twist, when I found this Mediterranean hummus version in A Couple Cooks new cookbook, Pretty Simple Cooking (more on why I love the book below). It’s everything I was hoping for. Colorful, flavorful, and whole

February 6, 2018
A gluten-free brownie for chocolate lovers. The perfect texture, made with teff flour and topped with a two ingredient, vegan chocolate ganache. They’re irresistible! And no mixer required. With step-by-step video included.

Tags: Chocolate
January 31, 2018
These Instant Pot Pinto Beans are all about flavoring from the inside out, and topping with Mexican inspired ingredients like pickled red onion, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and creme fraiche or sour cream. Like this, they’d make a great side dish, or top with an egg and make it breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I also use the beans throughout the week for making burritos and tacos.

January 25, 2018
All along I thought I needed a deep fryer to make good chicken wings. Wrong.
Over the past few months, I’ve come up just the right combination of technique and recipe to make gloriously crispy baked chicken wings. With flavorful skin on the outside and juicy meat inside – without frying, or a time intensive technique. 

January 12, 2018
Just like building a bloody mary bar, this board can be as personalized as you want. Most important is having a balance of textures and flavors. I built my board around the pepperjack and cheddar cheese and let the sides fill in with all sorts of crunchy, roasted, raw, smoky, briny, and soft accompaniments.

December 29, 2017
I particularly love this recipe because it’s only six ingredients, easy to make, and has just the right amount of of buttery, salty, sweetness. All the nostalgia of your favorite oozy-gooey treat without using corn syrup or white sugar.
The maple syrup adds such incredible flavor, and the walnuts bring a toasty, savory crunch. And even a healthy does of good fats.

December 22, 2017
This warm, Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Sage Butter and toasted pepitas and sunflower seeds is one I’ve recently developed to please a crowd, as I find these two vegetables have a better reputation than ever before. They’re the cool kids on the block, and for good reason – they’re delicious, especially when roasted.

Tags: Cauliflower
December 18, 2017
They’re no bake.
Four ingredients, including dark chocolate.
And sweetened just with maple syrup, rather than a boatload of powdered sugar like many recipes call for.
This variation is less aggressively sweet, with warm flavors from the cookies, and just a touch of salt. It really brings out the peanut buttery goodness.

Tags: Chocolate
December 17, 2017
The recipes I share with you on this blog and Instagram are some of my favorite things to eat. But when it comes to every day meals and how my day flows, I have a rhythm just like you.
What I eat often comes together unplanned (I don’t meal plan, and often wish I did), digging through the refrigerator or pantry.
My food doesn’t always look “pretty” or artistic. That’s not to say I never style some of what I eat because sometimes I want it to be special, and it makes me feel good.
But overall, we’re more alike thank you’d think. Here’s what I eat in a day.

November 30, 2017
Carbs, cheese, and butter are certainly a trio to be reckoned with. Put them into pull-apart, hasselback form…. irresistible. And the fastest way to transform store-bought dinner rolls into something magical. It’s like everyone gets their own personalized garlic cheesy bread loaf.
When you take a bite, you’re greeted by everything you love about garlic bread, with pull-apart magic. And the next bite, followed by the next roll. Pretty tough to have just one. ☺️

Tags: Cheese
November 28, 2017