I adapted these Thai turkey meatballs from a burger recipe and turned them into a delicious bowl. Bowls are a great meal option, they’re easily adjusted based on meal preferences, so I can load up on vegetables and Husband can have as much starch as he needs and everyone’s happy. Meatballs are a great optionRead more
Mom made this for dinner a couple weeks ago, and it was so delicious I had to make it again. While Mom made these as lettuce wraps, which is delicious, but I decided to add some brown rice to bulk these up for a main course. These chicken cabbage bowls worked out great for mealRead more
Chimichurri comes from Argentinian cuisine, and is frequently used on grilled steaks, although it seems that cilantro is not a traditional ingredient. But this herbaceous sauce is great on everything. It has a bright, fresh flavor that packs a punch with garlic and shallot. This is definitely a great summer staple, especially if you enjoyRead more
Coming up with interesting lunches can be a challenge. It can be a challenge to eat salads in the winter. I usually crave something warm to eat, but continuing my February challenge of ensuring I eat at least three cups of vegetables a day, salads are a great lunch option. That’s where this Curried ChickpeaRead more
This cilantro lime chicken is such a dinner winner. I’ve been eyeing this recipe for a while and I’m so glad I tried it out. Not only is it easy to put together, it’s packed with flavor, easy to scale up (or down if you really don’t want leftovers), healthy, and so yummy. It wasRead more
A while back I made this delicious slow cooker pork. I made a large portion and then froze some of it. So when I needed an easy meal for a busy week night, I pulled out the pork to defrost and used it to make pork tacos. I recommend getting the small, corn tortillas insteadRead more
I’m a bit obsessed with Pinterest. I can spend hours browsing on there, and love all the inspiration that it provides. It’s especially useful for salad inspiration. Salads can be a little boring, and aren’t exactly something I crave in these cold months. But I’m a firm believer of eating your veggies, so with aRead more
This was a recipe I tried out for Carroll Cafe. And it was awesome. It’s incredibly easy to make, and yet is packed with flavor. This is a bit spicy, but I found the heat to be really warming, perfect for a cold winter day. This is also a great recipe to keep the ingredientsRead more
I love Indian food! When visiting Sister we made an epic Indian feast. It was a lot of fun making all sorts of dishes together and that included this cucumber raita. Raita is a creamy, cold yogurt sauce that helps balance out the spicy Indian food. Sister took an Indian cooking class last year, soRead more
I just finished making this soup for tonight’s Carroll Cafe, and I have to say it is a knock-out. It’s the perfect meal for fall. It’s creamy and complex. The citrus adds a fresh, tart note that’s absolutely amazing with the sweet carrots. It totally takes this soup from average to memorable. This would beRead more