I get asked quite often about how to stock a pantry. Items that are must haves for me include a variety of canned beans, quinoa, and diced green chilies. The last item might seem odd but they are so good for adding flavor to savory dishes, especially chili. A few cans of white beans, green…
Sweet potatoes, so versatile, delicious, and nutrient packed, what more do you need? We love sweet potatoes in our house. It’s a favorite side for so many dishes. Even baby loves them mashed up. They’re so versatile, which is a major plus. Sweet potatoes are great to toss is soups and curries to bulk them…
Curry, I love all things curry. I find the spices so warming and comforting, which is perfect on colder winter night. You’ll just want cozy up and dive in. This big pot of coconut curry lentils is a perfect grounding meal. Savory and flavorsome. It also serves as a great base to add lots of…
I love crab cakes. But they are not really something I’d make on my. So when I see them on a menu, I have to order them. I like them with lots of meaty crab and not too much filler. While these are vegan crab cakes, made with hearts of palm and artichokes hearts in…
Black bean chili tacos, because who couldn’t use another taco idea. Plus they’re meat free! Vegetarian tacos are often a fail because they fall short on flavor, in my opinion. It’s disappointing because I love tacos! But these tacos have all the flavor. The chili beans on they’re own are great, but combined with creamy…