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Tamale Pie

Adapted from 2teaspoons.com Cornbread base Enchilada Sauce: Filling Topping…

Swiss Bircher Muesli (Overnight Oats)

Bircher Muesli was developed in the early 1900’s by Swiss doctor Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner. Read more here. This recipe was inspired by Pret a Manger 2 cups rolled oats2…

Carrot Oat Pancakes

I made these for the first time when my son was 6 years old. He asked why we were having dessert for breakfast.…

I Can’t Believe They’re Black Bean Brownies

These brownies are packed full of fiber and taste nothing like beans! Adapted from glutenfreeonashoestring.com *For optimal flavor use dry black beans cooked with the quick soak method. Below…

Big Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Adapted from modernhoney.com Ingredients 1 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 teaspoon…

Chicken Pesto Meatballs

This recipe is really easy to put together if you already have pesto. I serve it with pasta rather than as a salad. I like that the meatballs don’t…

Easy, Cheesy Fusilli with Sausage

Adapted from foodnetwork.com 1 tablespoon olive oil 2-4 (1/2 – 1 lb) mild or spicy Italian sausages, casings removed (see recipe for homemade sausage or vegetarian version below) 2 cups marinara…

Lemony Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

Pressure cooker method: STOVE TOP PRESSURE COOKER INSTRUCTIONSFollow first 3 steps above. Add Add 8 cups of water and/or broth and lock the lid in place. Once it comes…

World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Adapted from There’s a Chef in My Soup!, by Emeril Lagasse. The recipe can also be found at emerils.com. Another good recipe by Jacques Torres Great recipe for a…

Arugula with Apples & Pecans

Adapted from Minimalist Baker 1/3 cup pecans (pistachios and sliced almonds work well too) 7 ounces baby arugula 1/2 medium apple, thinly sliced 1/4 red onion or whole shallot, thinly…

Roasted Zucchini Parmesan

Adapted from NYT cooking SAUCE: 1 (28 oz.) can of whole peeled tomatoes 1 small onion, chopped (I don’t use onion) 4 medium cloves garlic (I use 3 cloves, sliced…

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Crumble

Inspired by: bunsinmyoven.com, ruthschris.net, saveur.com, allrecipes.com 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled & cooked or 2 (18oz) bags Trader Joe’s Frozen Mashed Sweet Potatoes (in-stock seasonally) 1/3 cup milk (if…

Stuffed Grape Leaves

3 small lamb shanks, cut in half (ask the butcher to do it) 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 cups short grain white rice 2 teaspoons allspice 1…