I’ve had a shit day.  It’s effing freezing out, the numerous delays on the T made my commute a complete nightmare and to top it all off, someone at work has been eating my granola! When I finally got home, all I wanted was a comforting, hot meal and this hit the spot. I adapted this from a recipe by Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen, who herself adapted the recipe from someone else. PrintLentil, Sausage, and...

A friend Chuck Archer makes the most amazing spicy pepper jelly and I’ve experimented with a lot of ways to cook with it. This recipe is adapted from one posted on SpicyMan.com. My boyfriend dubbed it the “Miss B” because that’s what Chuckie calls me. It’s great for breakfast and basically every other meal of the day. PrintThe “Miss B” Openfaced Breakfast Sandwich ...

On Sunday, I decided to make a Moroccan Stew in my crockpot. It was super easy & the house smelled great all day! Tonight, I cooked up a few greens & topped them with the reheated stew — quick, tasty, healthy dinner! I’m excited to use the stew throughout the week. I could serve it with grilled vegetables, top it with a fried egg, mix it in with rice , or just have it as a quick side. ...

This entry is about why I am over flax seed and why chia seeds seem to be a much more enjoyable option. Backstory , or “Flax, yawn” A large part of the last year of my college life was spent trying to optimize healthful eating with little time for food preparation and little money.  My staple breakfast became a super nutritious, but almost always underwhelming stovetop oatmeal with flax seed. I included flax seed into my morning...

This is one of my favorite ways to make butternut squash. It’s a warm salad. It is from Wegmans, our great local supermarket. Their recipes call for using their brands of all of the ingredients. You don’t need to get anything prepackaged. The basting oil can be olive oil or grapeseed, with garlic added. PrintButternut Squash with Baby Spinach Ingredients2 pkgs(20 oz...

This is a great replacement for the traditional Thanksgiving casserole made with cream of mushroom soup.   It is a bit more work but well worth it! credit to: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/11/best-vegan-green-bean-casserole.html PrintVegan Green Bean Casserole Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30 minutes IngredientsBeans 2 quarts water 1 tablespoon table salt (Alanna says...