This is the sort of stew that keeps me going in the cold months. We returned from our sunny holiday and were welcomed home with cold and rainy weather! Luckily we had this stew waiting for us in the freezer. I like to make a big batch meal like this before traveling so we have dinner the night before leaving and can freeze the rest to have something warm, comforting, and homemade to come home to.
Read MoreAutumn is coming! Have you noticed the signs yet? Or do you live somewhere like Miami (hi Aileen!) where there's eternal warmth and sunshine? We hiked the 5 lakes at Pizol recently while we still had gorgeous weather. Soon after it turned rainy and cool, which meant it was time to get the soup pot out.
Read MoreHow many of you are like me and almost never, OK never, have fresh oregano on hand? Well, that should change, like today! Go out and buy yourself some fresh figs, fresh oregano, and a really good loaf of sourdough and make this for dinner.
Read MoreHello! It's hump day, so I thought I'd offer you a bright platter of tasty goodness to get you through the rest of the week.
This is a really fun platter to serve to your diners. It's both stunning to look at and fun to eat. There are many strategies I use to keep plant-based dishes exciting and appealing to all, even to skeptical meat-eaters. But the one in particular I always fall back on is making sure I build dimensions of color, flavor, and texture.
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