I don’t know how or why cherries and almonds were ever paired in the first place, but when you put them together with toasted oats and agave to make cherry almond granola, the result is nothing short of spectacular. If you’ve been following this blog for very long it’s no secret to you that I ...
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Strawberry lemonade rocket pops
If summer had a taste it would be strawberry lemonade. If summer was a food, it would be these rocket pops! School is out and the kids are home. If you're like me, you're looking for things to do that—for the love of Ganesha—don't involve junk food, constant bickering, or a screen. Cooking can ...
Smoky yam and kale bowl
Grain bowls — like this smoky yam and kale bowl — are like smoothies. You can throw a ton of stuff in there and know with near certainty: it's going to be good. If you've been paying attention to this site, you know I have a thing for kale. And quinoa. (And sweet potatoes.) Actually, I ...
Root veggie vindaloo soup
Root veggie vindaloo. Fun to say, delicious to eat! Once upon a time when I lived in Maui, there was this odd little drive-up window in a middle of a parking lot in Lahaina called Curry in a Hurry. It was my favorite place to eat, but like nearly everything in Hawaii, kinda spendy. So when I felt ...
Sesame somen salad
Sesame somen salad. In the time it takes you to say it five times fast, dinner is ready! What are your biggest challenges when it comes to feeding your kids? Chances are good that one of them is time. How do you work all day, commute, and take care of the various errands and tasks that come with ...
Seasoned pepitas
It's the little things that make the biggest difference: a bow on a package. A cherry on a sundae. Seasoned pepitas on a salad. Seasoned pepitas sounds kind of fancy...until you realize they're just simple pumpkin seeds dressed up and toasted with all-purpose seasoning. I mean, I'm not trying to ...
Edamame hummus
Edamame hummus is the new avocado. There, I said it. Now, hear me out... Both rich, creamy, and green, edamame hummus and mashed avocado don't taste all that different. However, edamame hummus has a few distinct advantages: it's cheaper one batch gives you considerably more volume to work ...
Southwest veggie burgers
Often, veggie burgers are seen as a substitute for "the real thing," know what I mean? Like no "normal" person would choose a veggie burger made of grains and legumes when they could have one made out of animal meat. I want to change that. And I've been thinking about exactly how to change ...
French lentil salad
This french lentil salad is light yet toothsome. It makes a nutritionally-balanced supper on a hot summer night, or a satisfying lunch that packs well whether you're at the office or out for a picnic. Mint is a subtle addition that lends freshness and connotes sweetness, while onion and cauliflower ...
Spicy corn and coconut soup
When you think of corn soup, you likely think of some kind of corn chowder with ham or bacon. Not here—and this corn soup is so much better without it! This soup is a study of contrasts. The natural sweetness of corn is a beautiful contradiction to the underlying notes of tangy kaffir ...