Rice and Beans

Rice and Beans

There are some recipes that quickly become staples in my house. It doesn’t matter the season either. It’s just always good and always in my rotation. When I find a recipe that is vegetarian or vegan and is great for leftovers, that is a win 

Cornbread Casserole

Cornbread Casserole

I think I’ve made it quite clear that Thanksgiving dinner is brought to you by the casserole. I am all about it. If you caught Grace’s stories and answers to your questions on Instagram yesterday, you know that casseroles make your prep much easier. You 

Greek Salad

Greek Salad

Okay, so clearly we are noodle lovers here. I like any sort of pasta all year long, but especially during the cold winter months. It is my happy comfort food. Sometimes, though, your body tells you that you need some veggies and it’s time to 

Classic Tortellini Salad

Classic Tortellini Salad

I think I’ve been talking about summer for weeks. Finally, the real kick off to summer is here! Memorial day weekend. Somehow, NJ has decided it’s actually winter again. We are having a chilly and very wet weekend. I really didn’t want to turn the 

Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy Potatoes

Memorial day is around the corner and I am pretty committed to the outdoor cooking life. My husband may not be as big of a fan since I mostly prep the food and he does the actual grilling. However, since we moved, we have not 

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

It’s been a week. Anyone else with me on that one? Some challenges have been thrown my way and with that, my brain is just scrambled. I always say that perspective is everything. So, I keep reminding myself of that amidst a slight storm in 

Greek Style Quinoa Salad

Greek Style Quinoa Salad

Quinoa. We can’t pronounce it correctly, but we know it’s good for us. My problem is always what do I do with it? How do you make it taste good so you actually want to eat it? Quinoa salads have become very popular, and I 

Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots

Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots

Spring spring spring spring spring! Ah. That fresh spring breeze just gives me new life. Even if it comes with some rain, it still feels like a new chapter is beginning. I think we need it more than ever this year, yeah? I have been 

Lentil Vegetable Soup

Lentil Vegetable Soup

The magic of the holidays has faded and now we are on to resolutions, organization, and eating healthy! January can be a difficult month after the high of Christmas-time. I’m sinking into the winter blues, but trying to stay positive amidst the chaos! One way 

Almost Caesar Salad

Almost Caesar Salad

Before my taste buds truly experienced the culinary world and all it has to offer, I often went to a restaurant for lunch or dinner and ordered the classic “chicken caesar salad”. On one hand, it can be very bland and boring, but when you