I can hardly believe the holidays are right around the corner! My brain is all like “whaaaa?!”. But it’s also excited! I absolutely love this time of year (!!!), so I’m really trying to soak it all in. There are so many fabulous aspects of this season to drink up; What’s your favorite part? Despite…
Continue ReadingItalian Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Dumplings
DUMPLINGS! Just typing that word makes me giddy. I hope you guys are excited for them, too!? I became a hardcore dumpling fan a few years ago, and since then, we make them at least once a week. Finger food is just the best! Although chopsticks are fun, too 😉 Last weekend I put a tasty…
Continue ReadingWhole Wheat Pear, Ginger, and Thyme Buckle
Is there anything better than a dense, rich, buttery cake studded with seasonal fruit and topped with a crispy crunchy lid? How about one that’s also packing whole wheat flour, ground & crystalized ginger, and even some thyme! Oh, and it travels like a dream. A major plus for this holiday season that is truly…
Continue ReadingFried Calamari with Tabasco and Honey Drizzle and Cilantro Aioli
I love ordering fried calamari when we eat out, but I have to admit, it’s one of those things I’ve always feared doing myself at home. This is mainly because I HATE frying; it scares the heck out of me. But also, buying squid just seems… intimidating. Is that weird? Maybe I have fish issues…
Continue Reading(Vegan & Gluten Free!) Chocolate Coconut Cake Doughnuts
To say I’m anything less than OBSESSED with these fudgy, rich, absolutely amazing chocolate coconut cake doughnuts would be a lie! I’m just so utterly into them. It’s almost ridiculous. The fact that they’re vegan and gluten free is just extra gravy on the awesome train.
Continue ReadingWhite Bean Chicken Chili
It snowed yesterday! The first snow of the season. And such a pretty one, too. I soaked in the giant, wet flakes on my morning walk, and by the time I got home, I knew some chili was a MUST! Warm, spicy food just seems right when it’s a snowin’! Even though the feisty freezing flakes…
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