To my new friend MM who told me tonight: "I love peanut butter, and I love yogurt, and I would love to put them together, but I don't know how" (or something very similar), may I recommend... Stirring. I jest. It's more than that, of course, but just the littlest bit. She (and you) will love this easy recipe idea. I first met this ... view more
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Broccoli Cheese Soup {Healthy}
One more soup, before we head for spring? Despite my public affection for kale, broccoli was probably my first green veggie love. When I was young, my brother and I would split the broccoli duties: I would eat the florets, and he would take the stalk. Don't take this to mean we got along, this is just how we got through dinner. As further ... view more
Quinoa Crust Hummus and Veggie “Pizza”
Big quotes. Huge quotes around "pizza." This recipe is a play on a pizza. If you want actual pizza, I direct you to these two posts. If you are looking for a fun snack or party food - healthy and gluten-free while you're at it - you have come to the right place. At a somewhat-recent Cooking Club (Hostess: SLSC; Theme: Pizza; Date: ... view more
Superbowl 50 Snacks
It's that time again! Everyone start googling "Super Bowl Snacks!" In honor of this fabulous food-centered (let's be honest!) day, I have compiled some of my favorite bar foods and related snackies from previous posts that are great for groups. These recipes aren't exactly as healthy as a big kale salad, but most are lightened up, and won't ... view more
Black Bean + Bacon Soup
We had a reprieve in December, but it is squarely and completely winter now, at least in Washington, D.C. This past weekend we tallied about two feet of snow downtown (much more in some suburbs), and no one was happier about it than me. And my dog. You see, when you 1) live in a large apartment building that shovels for you, 2) don't lose power or ... view more
Sweet Potato, Black Bean + Quinoa Veggie Burgers
I have made this recipe exactly once, and I already know these Sweet Potato, Black Bean + Quinoa Veggie Burgers will be a 2016 go-to favorite. My first batch did not last long at all. And I could not wait to share this post with you! After the sweet potato is baked and quinoa is made, these veggie burgers take only a few minutes to assemble and ... view more