Showing posts with label Comfort Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comfort Food. Show all posts
Roasted Mushroom and Tomato with Polenta
November 24, 2023
It's no secret that I love polenta, it’s a versatile and delicious dish that can be prepared in various ways. So when I spotted this recipe on the NYT I knew I had to make it.
Roasted mushrooms and tomatoes are coated in a fragrant and spicy Sichuan oil to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
The combination not only enhances the natural earthiness of the mushrooms but also adds a delightful kick to the dish. The juxtaposition of the creamy polenta with the bold, aromatic elements of the Sichuan oil create a unique and satisfying meal that perfectly complements my love for this classic Italian staple.
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Comfort Food,
Dairy-Free,
Easy,
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Grain-Free,
Low Carb,
Lunch,
Recipes,
Simple,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
June 23, 2023
Thai red curry paste is something I always buy and recommend you do too.
It’s a staple in Thai cuisine and is used in a wide range of dishes, from curries to soups and stews. It’s made by grinding together a variety of fresh herbs and spices, such as lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, and chili peppers. The ingredients are blended together to create a smooth and fragrant paste that is spicy but more importantly full of flavor.
I generally use it in these Crock-pot Thai Red Curry Lentils, which are cous Steph’s favorite dish ever.
It’s a staple in Thai cuisine and is used in a wide range of dishes, from curries to soups and stews. It’s made by grinding together a variety of fresh herbs and spices, such as lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, and chili peppers. The ingredients are blended together to create a smooth and fragrant paste that is spicy but more importantly full of flavor.
I generally use it in these Crock-pot Thai Red Curry Lentils, which are cous Steph’s favorite dish ever.
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Comfort Food,
Curry,
Dairy-Free,
Dinner,
Easy,
Gluten-Free,
Grain-Free,
Low Carb,
Lunch,
One Pot,
Primal,
Recipes,
Sauce,
Thai,
Whole30
February 10, 2023
This is one of those recipes I make over and over again because it checks all the boxes.
Simple, quick, tasty, nutritious, and on budget.
Not to mention that on any given day I have the necessary ingredients to make it.
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Comfort Food,
Curry,
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Dinner,
Easy,
Gluten-Free,
Grain-Free,
Low Carb,
Lunch,
One Pot,
Paleo,
Primal,
Recipes,
Simple
October 28, 2022
I’m a big fan of “pantry-friendly” recipes.
Though I have to admit that it’s kind of a vague term, since it doesn’t account for much of the diversity that influences what fills our cupboards.
But I’m pretty sure that in almost every household you can find a can of tuna, an onion, some tomato paste, olives, parsley, and oil.
That’s really all it takes to make this incredible Spicy Tuna Pesto Pasta.
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Comfort Food,
Condiments,
Dairy-Free,
Dinner,
Easy,
Lunch,
One Pot,
Pasta,
Recipes
August 3, 2022
I’ve been on a serious pasta salad kick this summer, and this Two-Tomato Pasta Salad just hit the spot.
Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, and tender pasta come together in this simple but oh-so-flavor-filled dish.
Inspired by some gorgeous cherry tomatoes that I found at the farmers’ market and by my fave sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, this pasta salad comes together in 15 minutes.
A light yet filling meal that can be the perfect dish for a hot summer dinner or to bring to your next potluck or barbecue.
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Barbecue,
Brunch,
Comfort Food,
Dairy-Free,
Dinner,
Easy,
Lunch,
Pasta,
Recipes,
Salad,
Simple,
Summer,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
July 22, 2022
Would you believe me if I tell you that these Caramelized Zucchini Pasta Shells are the perfect summertime recipe?
Hear me out: a ton of fresh zucchini is cooked down with olive oil, butter, shallot, and garlic until soft and caramelized. It’s then tossed with pasta and parmesan cheese.
Delicious and not to mention a great way to use up the zucchini stash in your fridge.
Did I convince you?
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Brunch,
Comfort Food,
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Lunch,
Recipes,
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Simple,
Vegetarian
June 17, 2022
Guys, I think I’ve found the perfect dessert for the summer of 2022. Or better yet, my perfect dessert for this summer.
Enter this Raspberry Spuma: a low calorie, fresh treat that is light and full of flavor.
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Easy,
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Grain-Free,
Lunch,
Quick,
Recipes,
Treats,
Vegetarian
May 26, 2022
This cake is a northern Italian peasant classic and it’s arguably the apple-iest cake I’ve ever encountered.
Compared to other apple cakes, it has a one-of-a-kind apple to batter ratio. That’s the beauty of it. Super moist, awesome tasting, and also a great way to use up your apple stash.
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Bake,
breakfast,
Brunch,
Cake,
Comfort Food,
Desserts,
Easy,
Treats,
Vegetarian
May 10, 2022
This is my go-to recipe when I get a craving for chocolate mousse and I don’t either have time or the ingredients to make something more elaborate such as a Pistachio Mousse, Mom’s Chocolate Pudding or this Dairy-Free Cocoa Mousse.
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Desserts,
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Low Carb,
Paleo,
Primal,
Recipes,
Simple,
Vegan,
Vegetarian,
Whole30
April 26, 2022
Vegan cakes tend to have a bad reputation, and for a reason.
Over the years I’ve noticed that most of them have three major problems: they're either (1) strange tasting (some taste only like sugar while others taste like nothing at all) (2) dry and no moist at all (the ones that get stuck in your throat, if you know what I mean) or (3) have a weird texture (some are crumbly while others are seriously solid.)
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Vegan,
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April 20, 2022
Chicken and potatoes, fried in a big skillet so they’re crispy and moist at the same time.
It’s mom’s specialty.
Growing up, I demanded it every week. And now the next generation of little ones are asking their grandmother to make chicken and potatoes for them.
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Recipes,
Simple
April 8, 2022
This Skillet Pizza Chicken is my go-to recipe whenever I have my nieces and nephews over.
It’s a great simple dish that takes minutes to make and it's easy to clean up since it’s using only one cookware, on top of being a kid’s favorite.
Plus, it’s almost impossible to mess up. As long as you can cook some chicken in a pan and stir a couple of times you’re good to go.
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Comfort Food,
Easy,
Gluten-Free,
Grain-Free,
Low Carb,
Lunch,
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Pizza,
Primal,
Quick,
Recipes,
Simple,
Whole30
April 5, 2022
I’ve always been intrigued by poppy seeds. If you look ‘em up on wikipedia it says that “The tiny, kidney-shaped seeds have been harvested from dried seed pods by various civilizations for thousands of years”.
I’m not sure why they are described as kidney shaped, to me they look like they are oval-shaped, like uber-mini eggs.
Also, do you know that they are so small and light, it takes about 3,300 poppy seeds to make up a gram, and between 1 and 2 million seeds to make up a pound?
Fun facts…
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Bake,
breakfast,
Brunch,
Cake,
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Recipes,
Vegetarian
April 1, 2022
In my book there’s nothing better than an action-packed meal that is full of flavor and doesn’t take a long time to make.
What also makes it better is not having a million dishes to clean up or having my food stick to the bottom of my pans. That is seriously the worst.
I have started cooking a lot with a new non-stick wok-ish pan that I bought online.
I love it for two reasons: Number one is that nothing will stick to it AND it is super easy to clean (okay, maybe three reasons, but who's counting). The second reason is because it is shaped like a wok, it works wonders in locking the flavors.
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Paleo,
Primal,
Quick,
Recipes,
Simple,
Whole30
March 21, 2022
If you haven’t noticed I’m on a rice kick, if there’s such a thing.
I’ve made rice in some form or fashion 6 out of 7 days this week. Baked Spinach Rice, Easy Mexican Rice, Mexican Rice (Part II), and Creamy Zucchini Rice.
Don’t get me wrong, I love rice but it’s almost odd for me to cook it that much.
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Vegan,
Vegetarian
March 17, 2022
Tortilla de patatas, Tortilla Espanõla, Spanish Tortilla no matter what you call it, it’s an amazing dish.
Simple, tasty, as good cold as it is warm from the pan, filling. I still have to meet the first person who doesn’t love Spanish Tortilla.
Simple, tasty, as good cold as it is warm from the pan, filling. I still have to meet the first person who doesn’t love Spanish Tortilla.
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Dinner,
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Recipes,
Vegetarian
March 9, 2022
Since I posted the recipe for this Easy Mexican Rice last week, I received a couple of emails asking about the recipe for the more “classic” version of Mexican rice.
So who am I to deny such a request?
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Side Dish,
Simple,
Vegetarian
February 15, 2022
The start of the new year has been overshadowed by the Corona pandemic and frankly far from ideal.
However, as my yoga teacher constantly says: “There’s always something to be thankful for".
And looking back at the past five weeks, there have been some cool things that have happened such as: Wordle, some sick NFL games, a brand new smartwatch, a delectable Poppy Seed Tea Cake, and — last but not least — this awesome Crock-Pot Barbecue Pulled Chicken.
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Sandwich,
Sauce,
Simple,
Slow Cooker,
Whole30
January 25, 2022
Arguably a side of sweet potatoes is one of the best ways to add a pop of color and flavor into a meal, regardless of the season.
So when I spotted this recipe on NYT Cooking I knew right away to give it a try. It turned out to be way better than I expected, so I decided to serve it both at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It won rave reviews from everybody.
So why not share it with you guys?
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Side Dish,
Simple,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
November 12, 2021
It's that time of the year again, pumpkin everything!
Of course, everyone hears about pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pies, pumpkin muffins, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.
But what about a delicious pumpkin soup so that you can put to good use all that extra pumpkin you have?
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Christmas,
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