Hi Reader, I love this time of year when the farmers market is filled with ALL the fresh summer produce! If you're going to a farmers market this weekend, or simply looking for ways to use up some veggies, here are some easy recipes you can make with produce that's in season right now: Cucumbers Quinoa Salad with Cucumbers—> A simple and hearty meal prep salad that can be paired with any protein! Makes weekday lunches easier. Vinegar Cucumber Salad—> The classic family recipe I grew up with...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, When summer starts, I feel like I enter this beautiful season of less structured dinners. Think Friday summer night vibes, with refreshing drinks & extra good snacks and more of a flowy, low-effort evening. Maybe friends are stopping by, or maybe it's just your fam. On these types of nights, if dinner happens, it happens. But also... if we just ate a whole bunch of crostini topped with thick layers of whipped goat cheese and pickled strawberries, it'd be easy and we'd be quite...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Just wanted to take a moment to wish you a Happy Earth Day! 🌱 This holiday always reminds me that small, everyday choices can really add up—especially in the kitchen. Whether it’s reducing waste, cutting back on plastic, or using up those veggie scraps, I love finding simple, joyful ways to take care of the planet right from home. If you’ve browsed my recipe posts lately, you may have noticed a green section called Tera’s Sustainability Tips. It’s where I share quick ideas to help...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Spring tends to be a brunch-y season, whether you're celebrating Easter, or just trying to welcome spring weather with breakfast foods on a sunny weekend morning. So if you are looking for some Easter breakfast and brunch inspiration (or just breakfast and brunch in general), I've got the perfect recipe— Introducing carrot cake baked oatmeal, a simple and wholesome breakfast or brunch recipe that tastes like dessert! It comes together with minimal dishes, and if you're not serving...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, You know a salad was a good one when you pull out the leftovers from the fridge and eat directly from the bowl, and I have one such salad for you to try. It's my new Italian chopped Brussels sprouts salad, and I'm convinced the explosion of flavors will bring some fresh new excitement into your veggie-eating life (and in only 15 minutes!). It's packed with bold flavors from briny olives, zippy pepperoncini, creamy salty cheese (feta, mozz, or provolone - you pick), red onion,...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It's still winter where I sit, so it feels good to go strong with cozy, nourishing, and easy recipes... but with some refreshing fruity recipes in the mix as well (I'm a citrus fiend these days!!). These recipes include plenty of seasonal fruits & veggies to keep you nourished without having to put in a ton of work in the kitchen. Enjoy! Chicken Tortilla Soup (New!) With homemade crispy tortilla strips, tender chicken pieces, and fresh seasonal kale. GET RECIPE Citrus Mint Salad...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Just popping in to share a cozy, nourishing, flavorful seasonal soup recipe to get you through the rest of Jan & Feb - an easy chicken tortilla soup! This soup has gotten us through some below-zero days, busy weeknights, and sick days so far this year, and I am still totally here for it. Kale is in season, so we're throwing in a few handfuls at the end to make this a truly veggie-packed meal that's hearty and filling. Real quick, we MUST talk about the tortilla strips. OMG. Who...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! I hope your New Year has been off to a great start. We're smack dab in the middle of winter here in the Midwest, which means seasonal produce includes hardier winter veggies (like kale and cabbage), root veggies (like parsnips and beets), potatoes, winter squash, and citrus. It's also a great season to rely on canned goods like tomatoes, beans, etc. With that, here are five recipes to help you eat seasonally in January! Ginger Lime Chicken Noodle Soup Our beloved twist on a...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I am VERY excited to share these rosemary nuts with you because they're SO easy - done in 15 minutes - and yet they taste like a specialty food item that could be proudly given as a host gift, or set out as a special holiday appetizer. As I was developing the recipe, we had our neighbors over for dinner and I set out a bowl for grazing, and those nuts hated to see us coming because we devoured them all! Whether you make these for this holiday season or just sometime this winter...
7 months ago • 1 min read