Hey Reader, If you're doing a whole bunch of cooking and/or prep for Thanksgiving, hosting, or traveling somewhere, here are some low-effort meal ideas to help balance it out! 1. 15-Minute Ground Chicken Tacos These are so easy to make and packed with flavor from salsa simmered directly in with the chicken! Black beans for fiber & feta for flavor... this is a simple, yet really good one. GET THE RECIPE 2. Skillet Enchiladas with Beans & Sweet Potatoes If you're looking for something veg-based...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or simply bringing a dish to pass for either one, these easy recipes are some of my all-time favorites for ease, simplicity, and seasonality! If you want even more inspiration after you breeze through these, I've also curated a whole entire post with even more easy Thanksgiving recipes! 1. Maple Walnut Roasted Brussels These roasted Brussels sprouts have literally converted Brussels sprouts haters! Maple syrup caramelized...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Whether you're coming home from school, practice, work, or are just busy on a Tuesday night, and it's dark out and you don't want to cook for a whole hour and clean up... let me just say, ME TOO. That’s exactly why these Thai curry noodles have become a weekly staple at our house. In just 25 minutes, dinner’s on the table, and it's a cozy, complete meal that everyone actually gets excited about (kids included!). I mean... who isn't happy while eating a bowl of noodles?! Ground...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, November is here, and that means we're eating seasonally with all the squash, kale, and root vegetables! Even though weather is cooling down and many farmers markets are heading inside, there's still so much to get excited about with November seasonal produce. Here are some recipes to get started: 1. Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes + Kale Perfect for weekly lunch prep! Roasted sweet potatoes, picked red onions, feta, and a cumin orange vinaigrette all make this...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’m guessing you’ve made (or at least tried) apple crisp before… but have you ever added pears to the mix? If not, consider this your sign! Because pears and apples together in a crisp have officially converted me. The magic is in the contrast: when sweet, soft pears meet tart, juicy apples, the flavor just pops. We devoured this crisp at home a couple of weeks ago, and I already have all the ingredients ready for another batch this week. It’s cozy, no-fuss, and full of fall...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If the “what’s for dinner?” question has been haunting you lately, same. Between work, errands, and trying to remember if I already bought sweet potatoes (spoiler: I did, twice), dinner can feel like a lot sometimes. So this week, I’m keeping things simple with 3 easy seasonal dinners that check all the boxes: cozy, wholesome, and quick enough for a random Tuesday night when your energy levels are somewhere between “toast for dinner” and “let’s just order pizza.” Here’s what’s on...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, The days are getting shorter, the evenings are getting chillier… and basically that means I want a big bowl of something cozy for dinner every night. Enter: Sweet Potato Turkey Chili. It’s hearty, flavorful, and packed with cozy spices, aka the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with that slow-simmered, fall dinner aroma. Every bite has tender sweet potatoes, savory ground turkey, and just the right amount of smokiness. It's easy enough for a weeknight after work, ready in 45...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, TGIF! If your weekend plans involve cozy sweaters, a candle burning, and something baking in the oven… I have just the recipe for you. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. It’s warmly spiced, perfectly sweet, and full of melty chocolate chips. I used spelt flour and natural sweeteners to give it a wholesome twist, but it still tastes like nostalgic bakery pumpkin bread. And bonus: no mixer required. Just a whisk, and about 10 minutes of hands-on time before your kitchen smells like fall...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Can you believe we're already heading into second week of October? I’m so ready for all things squash, apples, and pumpkin, plus cozy dinners that make the house smell amazing. If you’re eating seasonally this month (or just want a little fall flavor in your week), here are 7 easy recipes to make! 1. 25-Minute Thai Pumpkin Curry with Chickpeas For the nights when you want something hearty, cozy, and fast. Made with canned pumpkin because who’s cutting up a whole pumpkin on a...
2 months ago • 1 min read