Homemade Shrimp & Pork Dumplings
The Chinese New Year is rapidly approaching. It's the year of the Dragon and it's associated with the element "Wood." The combination…
Organic Ground Beef & Black Bean Chili
Chili is such a great game-day dish or just cold-day dish. I have a few listed on my site, but this ground…
Velvety Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust
Like so many foods, cheesecake comes in different shapes (well not really) and forms. Cream cheese vs ricotta, crust vs. no crust,…
Whole Roasted Chicken with Schmaltzy Potatoes
Now seems like a good time to turn the oven on to 450℉. Why not roast a whole chicken? It's not as…
Weeknight Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos
I think ground beef tacos carry a bit of nostalgia. I'm calling them weeknight because they're quick and easy to make, however…
Quick Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
This hearty vegan chili can be in your bowl and on the table in 20 minutes. Leave the skin on the potatoes,…
Quinoa and Black Bean Bowl
I was in the south again for the holidays. Needless to say it was 10 days of indulgence and that's OK. However,…
Baked Brie with Apricot Jam
I first tried a version of this at my brother's ex-girlfriend's Christmas dinner years ago. While the relationship didn't last, this appetizer…
Cornbread Sausage Stuffing (Dressing)
The great debate: stuffing vs dressing? For me, stuffing technically goes INSIDE the turkey, hence stuffing, and dressing goes alongside the turkey.…
Four Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese
Homemade mac and cheese does not compare to the box stuff. We sometimes order mac and cheese out at restaurants and I'm…