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 chowder is incredibly delicious and just what you need on a chilly winter day. Holding a bowl will warm up those fingers, and this toasty soup will warm your body…
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 too spicy, it is a wonderful winter meal, loaded with veggies and plant-based protein, that will warm your soul. I will fully admit that Cong Tu Bot’s Vietnamese curry noodles…
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 brussels sprouts. As a kid I never liked brussels sprouts. It wasn’t that I didn’t like the veggie itself, it was more about how they were prepared. We rarely had…
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 describe how much more flavorful this cranberry sauce is than canned; you’ll just have to try it! I promise there will be no going back. How to Make Cranberry Sauce…
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 gluten free, but my husband is eating a gluten free diet to help curb his alopecia, a type of autoimmune disease. So I’ve been extra challenged in the kitchen to…
Want to enjoy the fresh, bold flavors of summer? Look no further than this nasturtium pesto recipe. Made with nasturtium leaves, walnuts, nutritional yeast, and garlic. This simple spread is delicious on crackers or as a pasta sauce. When we moved into our new (new to us anyway) 1796 farmhouse in Maine, we had a low spot in the yard that was constantly a mud…
When the garden gives you zucchini, you of course make bake goods! It’s early September here in Maine, and I especially love this time of year because the garden is still going strong, but it’s cool enough to use the oven. Which opens up a world of possibilities and means lots of baking! This zucchini spice muffin recipe is based on this yummy chocolate zucchini…
I love a good dip. There is something so satisfying to dip a cracker or veggie into a yummy flavorful dip. The crunch of a cracker, mixed with the flavor kick of a creamy spread. It’s delightful and one of my favorite food indulgences. Plus, there are so many different types of dips out there. Take for instance this muhammara dip recipe. It’s a mouthful!…
This is another Otis recipe! My youngest son, Otis, loves to experiment in the kitchen. Like mom, he likes to raid the cookbook aisle at the library and try new recipes. This recipe came from one of such experimentations. It is nothing that I would have pursued making on my own, but Otis took charge, and we made our first nice cream recipe. I was…
This plant based sloppy joes recipe is loaded with beans and veggies, slowly cooked down in a yummy homemade BBQ sauce. It’s delightfully delicious, the ultimate summer picnic food. I love a good sandwich, and this one is right up there on my favorites of comfort food. It’s something I have to make a couple of times each summer. I just crave it! I’ve also…
