In this recipe, you make your own ground chicken. Are you both intrigued by, and skeptical of, that statement? I admit that I would have been, before I first processed my own meat. I promise you though: a food processor will make short work of chicken breasts; add a few mix-ins and you have a healthy, fast dinner with a complex taste. This ... view more
freezes well
Spinach – Walnut Pesto
Traditional pesto is made with basil, garlic, parmesan reggiano, olive oil, and pine nuts - but there is nothing that says we can't mix that up a bit. I find that pesto made with all basil is just a bit too basil-y for me - and pine nuts are disproportionately expensive recently. That brings us to Spinach - Walnut Pesto. Equal parts basil and ... view more
Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies
One of my favorite parts of going home to my parents' house is seeing what is abundant in their garden and turning it in to something delicious - and that is just what I did over July 4 weekend. In my apartment, the only thing that is in season right now is the bunch of basil I have managed to keep alive for a month in a water glass on my window ... view more
Bison Chili
Yes, it is the middle of summer. But I am always in the mood for healthy, filling meals. This Bison Chili recipe is always a pleaser, and is packed with healthy ingredients. This recipe looks long - which is dissuading to some - but you should think of it as: a lean meat, a few produce items, a few spices, and a few canned items. That does not ... view more
Cookie Dough Bites
I just got so excited when I remembered I had some of these Cookie Dough Bites in the fridge. Happy Saturday to me! I will admit that I am guilty of sneaking bites of dough before a batch of cookies goes in the oven. I would venture that you are, too. I think about the raw egg, and kind of worry about it, but that dough just sings a siren song, ... view more
Oatmeal – Chocolate Chip Cookies
The good news here is the same as the bad news: You can always be 8-10 minutes away from warm oatmeal - chocolate chip cookies (which are, objectively, the best kind of cookie). The cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves will have your friends asking what that added depth is to the cookie - it is up to you whether you want to reveal the secret ingredients or ... view more