I recent received an air fryer from a friend who was upgrading to a larger one, I’ve been intrigued by all the rave reviews I’ve heard about air fryers. After making this eggplant parmesan, I’m pretty impressed with what the air fryer can do! Husband also really enjoyed this meal. The eggplant was crispy withoutRead more
Sister has been raving about this simple tortilla soup for months! Sister is all about a food with lots of toppings, and this soup allows for a ton of options. Black beans make this tortilla soup a hearty vegan dish (depending on the toppings you use). While the original recipe calls for frying corn tortillas,Read more
This was a big hit at last month’s Carroll Cafe. I even had people coming back for seconds. So I’m apparently not the only one that loves Thai food. And while this might not be a traditional dish, it is packed with flavor, texture and crunch. Cabbage is great for mixing up the usualRead more
I’ve been working on collecting recipes that can easily be made with just a couple of pantry items and whatever is in the fridge. This recipe is a good stand-by. It also works great for lunches because it doesn’t have to be served hot and it’s full of protein to keep you full all afternoon.Read more
I’ve been getting quite a few eggplants from my CSA. I’m a huge fan of this eggplant salad with goat cheese and smoked almonds, but in hopes of learning other ways to cook eggplant, I tried out this recipe. This is a fantastic salad. The spices add just enough flavor and the fresh lemon andRead more
I’ve been getting a ton of tomatillos in my CSA boxes, so I have an abundance of salsa verde. When I saw this recipe, I knew it was the perfect way to use up some of my salsa. And after making this, I’m so glad that I have some salsa verde tucked away in theRead more
Is there anything more comforting than mac and cheese? Mom’s baked mac and cheese is definitely one of my comfort foods. When she tried this version, she said it was better than hers. It’s rich and creamy with a crunchy, crisp topping. There’s a slight onion flavor that adds depth, and the mustard in itRead more
A lot of people in my life are vegetarians, so I’m pretty aware of vegetarian options when I go out to eat. Even though I’m not always ordering a vegetarian option, I have a lot of sympathy for vegetarians when restaurant options are sparse and/or uninspired. Vegetables are delicious and just because an entree doesn’tRead more
Well I found out that May is not the last Carroll Cafe! There will be one more for the season on June 13th! So you’re in luck if you still haven’t made it out to one! This salad is the savory option I served for May’s Carroll Cafe. I loved this salad. As I wasRead more
This was the third salad for the Women’s Retreat. I really liked the unique spin on this Waldorf salad. Adding wheat berries is a fun chewy twist that adds so much texture to the crunchy apples and celery. I also love that this uses a Vidalia onion dressing instead of the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing.Read more