It’s a drizzly, wet winter’s day here in Maine. A late December freezing rain instead of snow. It’s an unusually balmy day—hence the rain—but a miserable shade of grey outside. I don’t often say this,…
Posts Published byErica A little quirky, very organized, and you can always find me in the kitchen.
Mushroom Chili
This vegetarian mushroom chili recipe is a hearty staple in our home. It’s warm, filling, and kid-approved. A healthy, feel-good, meatless chili recipe loaded with good stuff for your body. The perfect winter family meal…
Potato & Corn Chowder
We live in Maine, so naturally we have to eat corn chowder. Or, as it’s more commonly pronounced here, “chow-da”. Of course, clam chowder is what is traditionally served up here. This creamy dairy-free vegetable…
Saucy Curry Noodles
This recipe was inspired by an amazing dish at my favorite restaurant in Portland, ME, Cong Tu Bot. It is a delicious curry noodle, a flavor explosion of curry, lemongrass, and lime. Saucy and not…
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
So good even my kids love them! These balsamic brussels sprouts are baked in the oven and are the perfect winter side dish for any meal. They are hands down my favorite way to prepare…
Mushroom Stuffing
This mushroom stuffing recipe is a showstopper. It is oh so delicious! I only make it once per year, on Thanksgiving, of course. I look forward to it more than anything else at the dinner…
Homemade Cranberry sauce
Making homemade cranberry sauce is super easy and so delicious. There is so much more flavor and depth to cooked cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries, warm spices, and apple juice. I cannot begin to…
One-Pot Reuben Soup
This one-pot reuben soup is one of the weirdest concoctions that is surprisingly delicious. It is basically a decomposed Reuben sandwich in soup form, swapping out the corned beef for delicious beans. See what I…
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
This gluten free pumpkin bread is incredibly delicious, and as my eight year old son says “highly satisfying”. That is the highest marks you can earn from my little food critic! I personally am not…
Strawberry Pepper Jam
I love a tasty spicy pepper jam. It’s one of my favorite breakfast condiments. Sweet, a little spicy—it’s such a good topping for a breakfast sandwich. Pepper jelly can be a pricey splurge in the…