Make-Ahead Meals
Masoori Dal (Nepali Lentils)
This “every day” South Asian dish is healthy comfort food at its best and requires just a short list of basic ingredients. When it comes to sharing cuisine from other countries, I often mention that a given recipe is โinspired byโ a certain country or style of cooking and make no claims to authenticity. The following…
Sausage and Cabbage Stew (with Instant Pot option)
Comforting and loaded with flavor, this one-pot meal has quickly become a new favorite๏ผand it’s loaded with wholesome veggies! One of my favorite job-related tasks is the occasional cookbook review. Pouring over the recipes of a soon-to-be-published book evokes a sort of kid-in-the-candy-store feeling. In that spirit, today’s recipe is complements of Paleo Power Bowls, a…
One Pan Spanish-Style Chicken & Rice
This all-in-one meal is a weeknight favorite thatโs loaded with filling protein, satisfying carbs, healthy vegetables and lots of great flavor. Authentic arroz con pollo requires patience. Enter the following shortcut chicken and rice recipe that delivers great flavor in a fraction of the time. Quick, one pot meals can be a welcome relief at…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Inspired by the tomatoey beef stew that my mom and grandmother used to make, this comforting, all-in-one meal is loaded with tender meat and wholesome vegetables and comes together in snap. Are there certain things you remember from your childhood kitchen? I have an indelible memory of the dark cherry cabinets and the distinctive print…
Southwestern Nourish Bowls
Brimming with colorful vegetables and plant-based protein, these nutrient-dense bowls are filling, adaptable and easy to prep for the week ahead. (Great portable workย lunch, too!) Do you have a favorite restaurant meal or prepared food option that youโd like to replicate at home? If so, what is it? With the abundance of…
Andouille, Lentil & Vegetable Stew
The dump-and-cook approach makes this healthy and hearty soup extra easy to prepare ๏ผ and the flavor might just make it a new family favorite!ย Easily adapted forย vegan diets too.ย Who in your household does the weekly food shopping? If itโs you, what type of grocery shopper are you? Where do you go to check…
Slow Cooker Taco Chicken (with freezer bag option)
A good freezer bag meal will come to your rescue on busy weeknights and when cooking for a friend in need. Taco chicken is family friendly, endlessly versatile, and quick to prep. Last year I turned the bags into practical gifts for several friends, because who couldnโt use a healthy meal and a night off…
Turkey (or Chicken), Kale & Wild Rice Salad
This healthy, super satisfying salad is a convenient way to turnย leftovers into a complete meal. Perfect post-holidays…or any time of year. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 I, for one, am thankful for family, friends and a loyal group of readers who make sharing recipes and stories through my blog and newspaper column a complete joy! Thank…
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, and full of amazing flavor. Leftovers reheat well and can even be used for satisfying breakfast bowls. During a recent foray into my sonsโ closets, I uncovered a bag of clothes that appeared as good as new. Though both of my sons had worn the assortment…
One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies
One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies provides filling protein and a hearty serving of colorful vegetables for a speedy, flavor-packed weeknight meal! What do your food habits say about you? I recently read an unscientific but altogether amusing article written by Phil Mutz that assessed what peopleโs eating habits revealed about their personality. Slow eaters, for…
Easy Zucchini & Ground Beef Dinner
Six basic ingredients form the foundation of this one-skillet meal, which comes together quickly for a family-friendly dinner on even the busiest of weeknights. Follow the basic recipe or customize Easy Zucchini & Ground Beef Dinner to tasteโand hope for leftovers because they improve with age! When my husband and I planned a quick family…
One Pot Stovetop Chicken & Rice
One Pot Stovetop Chicken & Rice is creamy comfort food thatโs a breeze to whip up! For complementary color and flavor, I like to serve sliced tomatoes or a simple salad on the side. If I were to choose one dish that instantly transports me to my childhood dinner table, it would be my momโs…
