I am leaving for Boston tonight and I am SO stinking excited! Thanksgiving is my family’s favorite holiday. We all look forward to this week every year. All of the out of town guests stay at my parents’ house, so it’s like a big ol’ family reunion every time. The best! Bessie is flying with us, too. It will…
Side Dishes
Grilled Rosemary Chicken and Farro Risotto
I am so excited about this Grilled Rosemary Chicken and Farro Risotto. I made it twice for us this past week – it’s THAT good. As someone who gets very bored from simple grilled chicken breasts, I can promise you that this chicken is PACKED with flavor from the rosemary-garlic marinade. Plus, the flavors in…
Roasted Butternut Squash with Sesame and Gochujang
Hi guys! Apologies to those of you who subscribe. It seems as though the email service sent out a strange format of this blog post last night. Sorry if you clicked on the link expecting a recipe! Anyway, the tech side of things seem to be sorted out now, so let’s jump into the REAL…
Honey-Mustard Green Beans with Pecans
These Honey Mustard Green Beans with Pecans pair well with everything, and they’re perfect for a weeknight because they come together in under 15 minutes! {Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free} When the weather is warm, Travis and I try to use our grill as much as possible. We don’t have air conditioning in our apartment, so if the…
Roasted Pineapple and Sweet Potatoes
This Roasted Pineapple and Sweet Potatoes side dish pairs well with grilled chicken or burgers. It only requires five ingredients and is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. I am not really sure what inspired me to mix sweet potatoes and pineapple together, but boy am I glad I did. When I was in college I would make a…
Spicy Braised Kale with Parmesan
Try this Spicy Braised Kale with Parmesan for a quick, easy, and healthy side dish! It only requires four ingredients and is ready in 25 minutes! The kale craze isn’t over yet, right? Okay, good, because I have a great kale recipe for you today! This spicy braised kale is everything you want in a…
Grilled Romaine with Lemon and Parmesan
Chances are you’ll be grilling this weekend, am I right? So why not grill something a little outside the box…something that is sure to please everyone’s tastebuds: Grilled Romaine with Lemon and Parmesan! The first time I tried grilled romaine was in Philadelphia during college. The food scene in Philly is incredible and I feel so lucky that…
Green Beans with Shallots and Pine Nuts
These Green Beans with Shallots and Pine Nuts are a healthy side dish that comes together in less than fifteen minutes and requires only three ingredients! {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan} Can we talk about green bean casserole for a second? I personally hate when people take green beans and smother them with unhealthy creams and…
Roasted Carrots with Spiced Greek Yogurt
Oh boy, do I have a recipe for you! Ever since I had colorful carrots at a restaurant a little over a year ago, I just can’t go back to regular orange carrots. There is something about all of these colors that makes me smile. They add so much vibrancy to my dinner plate. And…
Shredded Carrot Salad with Raisins and Toasted Walnuts
Holy cow, I could entire the entire bowl of this Shredded Carrot Salad, I really could! It combines so many different flavors and textures in each bite, and I love that it’s gluten-free and dairy-free because I can make it for just about anyone! You have to use your food processor to shred these carrots. Now,…