Vegetarian (or easily adapted) Recipes

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Andouille, Lentil & Vegetable Stew

The dump-and-cook approach makes this healthy and hearty soup extra easy to prepare - and the flavor might just make it a new family favorite! Easily adapted for vegan diets too.    Who in your household does the weekly food shopping? If it’s you, what type of grocery shopper are you? Where do you go to check…

Healing Ginger Tea

Simmer a potful of this delicious elixir at the first sign of a sore throat or stomach woes, or simply enjoy as an alternative to your favorite herbal tea. The warmly spiced tea is soothing, therapeutic, and caffeine-free and can be easily adjusted for those who enjoy a little extra zing. Once a week, I…

Immunity Boosting Green Soup

Whether it’s something in the broth, the greens, the spices, or simply the hydrating nature of soup, this soul-warming recipe has been a go-to in our house when fighting off fatigue, achiness, and the telltale scratchy throat we all dread. The flexible recipe is also a great way to reset from the holidays - and…

Winter Breakfast Bowl

This easy, no-cook breakfast turns the typical yogurt bowl upside down, using the yogurt as a binder and encouraging heavier use of fruits you may not ordinarily consider.     Right off the bat I can think of quite a few reasons I’ve been starting my day so frequently with a cool, colorful breakfast bowl…

Overnight Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake

Classic yet super simple, this longtime family favorite tastes just like a good coffee cake should. The prep-ahead option offers added convenience!     Dinner has always been the focal point of our extended family celebrations on major holidays and, fittingly, where much of the time and effort is placed. Breakfast, however, has always been…

Crustless Cranberry Pie

Festive, seasonal and so easy to make with pantry staples, this sweet-tart treat is fruit forward like a pie but somewhat cakier in texture.   This recipe is rooted in practicality: Years ago, I had fresh cranberries that needed to be used before we left town for a week. (I later learned cranberries freeze well!)…

Spiced Glazed Nuts & Pretzel Mix

Sweet and spicy mingle with salty and crunchy in this crowd-pleasing cocktail snack that doubles as a convenient hostess or holiday gift.   Want to add a gourmet touch to your next batch of chocolate chip cookies – or brownies or caramels for that matter? Dust the surface with the faintest bit of flaky sea…

Easy 2-Ingredient Fermented Sauerkraut

2-ingredient homemade sauerkraut is loaded with gut-healthy probiotics and incredibly easy to make thanks to these step-by-step instructions. If pork & sauerkraut is part of your New Year’s Day tradition, you’re in luck!      I wear many hats in my role of food writer and recipe development. Writing, photography, editing, managing a website, the proverbial…

Fruitcake Quick Bread

Finally…a fruitcake you’ll want to eat! This quick and easy batter bread is packed with fruit and nuts but unlike traditional fruitcake is lighter, less sweet, and more mildly spiced.       A name isn’t just a name. It’s an identity, and with that, it conjures up feelings and memories.  In some cases, it also carries baggage. …

Salty Sweet Gourmet Sprinkles

Sprinkles are all grown up thanks to this stellar 3-ingredient combination that’s perfect for holiday gift giving! 🎁   The season of gift giving is upon us, and so often we need just a little something to give to a teacher, a co-worker or party host. But it’s fun when that “little something” has a…

Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Balsamic Honey Glaze (or just carrots)

Need a healthy, prep-ahead side for your holiday table? This colorful dish has you covered! Don’t have parsnips? Use all carrots. Lately things have been looking rather orange around here. Tis the season, I suppose! Root veggies, winter squash, and Halloween-themed eats provide a golden glow that feels fittingly fall. (For those who are missing…

Stuffing Balls

Clever, portion-controlled, and a surefire hit on a holiday table or alongside poultry and pork dishes throughout the year. Stuffing balls are easy to make for any size crowd and offer prep-ahead convenience.      The term “Friendsgiving” first entered my lexicon the November after I graduated from college, when my friend Megan organized a small army…

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