Hey babes, As we all know if we get too close to a window, it is starting to get to that time of year where it is cold, unpleasant, dark, and the perfect excuse for soups, chilis, and wayyyy too much coffee. Or maybe that last one is just me? Anywho, chili! This is going […]
Author: Monica
Masaman Hummus (Oil-Free!)
Hello world, and all of the beautiful people in it. Here’s a fun fact for you: I F-ing LOVE curry. Thai, Indian, mild, insanely spicy, authentic, Americanized, you name it. I love the depth of the flavors, the soupy goodness, all of the surprising ingredients snuck in there. Just thinking about it makes me drool […]
California “BLT” Pasta
Well folks, it happened again. I decided to try something new, and couldn’t find a recipe to satisfy my curiosity. What else is new? Shocking as this may be, I have not had a lot of experience with tempeh. The last time, prior to this week, that I attempted it, I was still a wee, […]
Spicy Mole-Chipotle Lentils
Ah, lentils. Tiny, cheap, delicious. Growing up, I had no experience with lentils. I think I had some vague idea that they were either the staple of hippy communes or old-world peasants, but in my small-town naivety I couldn’t be sure. Shame to my childishness. Lentils are actually considered one of humanity’s oldest food sources, […]
Blow-your-mind Curried Summer Squash Soup
Who says butternut should be the only soup squash? Summer squash is an unsung hero with a light taste that is complemented by a vibrant blend of spices to take it over the edge into holy s#!t status. Dear reader, I hear your objections all the way over here. “Hot soup in the summer? Pure […]
But I Can’t Live Without Sour Cream!
(Hey lovelies, just wanted you give you a head’s up that links to items in this post are affiliate links. I’ve only included things I personally buy, and you won’t be charged extra should you choose to purchase them. I will receive a small commission if you do, but I use these as much for […]