Having a routine is often beneficial. Routines provide structure and a certain amount of comfort—those of us with pets or small children know this especially well! But sometimes, routines can turn into ruts, and I find this to be particularly true when it comes to food. In order to prevent food burn-out—like my major aversion to turkey sandwiches, which I mentioned the other week—it’s important to ...
meatless Monday
Pesto Hummus Veggie Sandwiches
I always feel a little silly when I post recipes for sandwiches because they’re so simple, but then again, who here ever finds him or herself in a major lunchtime rut, eating the same few things day after day? Think of this more as an idea suggestion than a recipe, one that will help you switch up your lunch routine! ...
Cherry Caprese Cornbread Sliders
When I posted the recipe for cherry cheesecake mousse a few weeks ago, I mentioned on Facebook that I hoped you had all stocked up on cherries, because there would be a few more cherry recipes headed your way. ...
Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Patties
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, and today I am bringing you something that is…not even remotely Irish. #foodbloggerfail, I know. I wanted to make something to share with you in honor of St. Patrick’s Day like I did last year, but planning that far in advance is just not my strong suit lately. Just know that I WILL be wearing green (mint green counts, right?!) and eating potatoes and plenty of Irish ...
Mexican Quinoa Salad
Today is my first ever REAL snow day! I’m not going to lie – I’m pretty darned excited about it. In true graduate student fashion, however, I'm excited about it because it means that I can stay home and have time to work without interruption. My university cancelled class once last year as well, although technically that wasn’t because of snow accumulation, but rather because the ...
Sweet Potato Enchilada Bowls
You know those days when you’re lethargic and exhausted and sorely tempted to order take-out or pick up something for dinner on your way home? These sweet potato enchilada bowls are a perfect solution for days like those! They’ve not only become my go-to meal when I don’t really feel like cooking, but also one of my favorite comfort food meals: quick, flavorful, and satisfying! ...
Aji Burrito Bowls
Have you ever been to a Peruvian restaurant? If you have, then you’ve likely encountered an enchantingly spicy green sauce made from cilantro and jalapeños, often called aji sauce, and let me tell you – it’s downright addictive. ...
Pepper Jack Mac Cups
Mac and cheese is one of those dishes that need very little introduction. It’s a classic, yet the variations are endless. In this version, Greek yogurt brings in some tanginess and added protein, and pepper jack cheese introduces an element of heat – this is actually my favorite way to use pepper jack! In my family, we typically have macaroni and cheese as an entrée, but it’s a ...
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
It’s always a challenge for me to put together quick, healthy dinners. I’m no good at planning a whole week’s menu and sticking to it, so when I go to the grocery store, I usually buy the ingredients for two or three specific recipes and then figure that I can create the remaining dinners from whatever happens to be on hand. ...