Hello! I share seasonal food made with intention, for everyday life. My recipes focus on nourishment, connection, and gentler rhythms in the kitchen, using approachable techniques and seasonal ingredients. In my newsletter, you’ll find nourishing, seasonally inspired recipes along with practical guidance for cooking in a way that feels more mindful, sustainable, and grounded. If you’ve been craving a break from the noise of modern food culture... or a calmer, more connected way to cook... I’d love to have you here.
✨ A realistic way to simplify weeknight meals
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Hey Reader, How are you at planning ahead and/or prepping for meals? Do you like doing it? I wouldn't say I'm a consistent meal planner or meal prep person, but when possible, I do like to have 1-2 of the following prepped for the week: proteins, grains, and/or beans (cooked from dried). They simplify weekly meals so much, plus they can be adapted with any seasonal veggies available. And this Instant Pot peperoncini chicken has been on repeat at my house for that exact purpose. It's truly a dump-and-go recipe - you just plop a few simple ingredients into the Instant Pot, and 30 minutes later you have juicy, shredded peperoncini chicken that's a little bit zesty and packed with Italian flavor. If you're making it for dinner that night, you can use that 30 minutes for other bowl components or sides (such as veg, grains, sauce). I like to double (or triple) the batch when I make it so that we have more for meals the next day or two. Ways we eat it throughout the week:
And don't worry if you don't have an Instant Pot—you can make it in a slow cooker, too! You'll just need to consider timing (start 4-8 hours earlier in the day if you plan to enjoy that same night). That said, if you're interested in an Instant Pot (can confirm: they're awesome), here's the one I use and love (affiliate link).
Hope this simplifies at least one mealtime for you in coming weeks. 💛 Tera
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Roots and Radishes - Seasonal recipes rooted in nourishment
Hello! I share seasonal food made with intention, for everyday life. My recipes focus on nourishment, connection, and gentler rhythms in the kitchen, using approachable techniques and seasonal ingredients. In my newsletter, you’ll find nourishing, seasonally inspired recipes along with practical guidance for cooking in a way that feels more mindful, sustainable, and grounded. If you’ve been craving a break from the noise of modern food culture... or a calmer, more connected way to cook... I’d love to have you here.
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