Pumpkin butter has been my go-to the past week … post run breakfast sandwich with almond butter and pears (as seen here), stirred into oatmeal with some pecans, mixed into coconut yogurt with chia seeds, or shmeared along with jelly or sliced apples for the kids school lunches. By Friday, I realized I’ve made this six times since last year and haven’t shared it with you yet.
Kabotcha + Kuri Squash Autumn Soup
It’s November! Over the weekend, I have been a busy bee compiling my notes and jotting down my sweet and savory recipe ideas for Thanksgiving and I can’t wait to share them with you! Oh, the decisions … the best kind in life. This is my favorite time of the year to push my hectic life aside to enjoy the moments … loved ones, traditions, reflecting on the good things in life … and with that good food.
Chocolate PB & J Cups
I’m a fair weather Halloween friend, I must admit. Sorry, Halloween lovers out there, I don’t care for the skeletons and crossbones or all the scary stuff, but still love you anyway. Hope we can still be friends.
What I do love is chocolate, and candy … and stuffing my face with sweets. C’mon I know you do too. 🙂
Scallion Ginger Noodles (gluten free, dairy free, soy free, vegan)
Growing up in New York on Saturday night my parents would usually get take-out. If it wasn’t pizza it was usually Chinese food. Living in a city as culturally diverse as New York didn’t matter, our house clung on to those take-out staples. My mom also clung on to loads of soy sauce packets and chopsticks (as if we would run out – love you Mom!) that would come with the food … no matter how much we ordered, the chopstick/food ratio was always off.
Sweet Potato and Red Onion with tahini and za’ atar
Given the amount of cookbooks I’ve collected over the years one would think a new recipe would be whipped up every day. Not every day, sometimes not for weeks. And then, as if something is in the air, I’m yearning to try all sorts of new recipes. When the mood strikes for Middle Eastern my go-to cookbooks are from Yotam Ottolenghi. I will admit, I’m not really one to go too far off the beaten path in terms of spices and such because, you know, children, weeknight dinners, and allergens. But sometimes cookbooks, like his, bring a sense of adventure and faraway travels to the table without being too fussy and far reach; or even objected by very cute little palettes and become family favorites. This is one of those recipes, and now a go-to recipe in our home.
Apple Pie Spice Cupcakes and Teacakes – one batter, two ways
Apple season is here! I have been wanting to make something “apple-y” for a couple of weeks now since varieties have been arriving at the farmers market. There is so much to make with apples for breakfast, sweet, and savory AND these apple pie spiced cupcakes and teacakes (!) that I started thinking about piling a wheelbarrow full of apples into my trunk and all its’ apple baking glory (channeling Laura Ingels from Little House on the Prarie but without the car, of course, give me a minute).
Blueberry Galette
Strawberry Shortcakes
Most of the past four weeks have been all about our move. More and more boxes to tape up. More and more boxes to label and color code. More and more … it felt like preparing for our move would never end. And then there was the actual move July 1st. Having a few celebrations squeezed into the ruckus was a much-needed reprieve. Laughter, company and dessert is the best remedy for times like this. We had a middle school graduation, twins’ 11th birthday, and father’s day to celebrate. Thank goodness for celebrations, because packing is a pain in the ass. Strategically fitting all the odds and ends that one (ahem) accumulates requires some serious Tetris skills and patience. For those of you who move often, I feel for you.
Potato Green Bean Salad {gluten free, dairy free, soy free, vegan}
Wait! Before you balk at this potato salad with all the green beans, I must tell you it is worth giving a try. Seriously, stick with me here I wouldn’t steer you wrong.
When I first tasted my friend Lauren’s potato salad I knew she meant serious business. Before that, I wondered why the heck there are green vegetables in her potato salad, not very common, and certainly not the type I’m accustomed to. I mean, how do green beans contribute anything to a good old-fashioned potato salad. But as friends do, we give it a try and hope for the best. And the best it was.
Banana Walnut Pancakes
Hello Weekend.
Full on carb loading and sweet cravings are back in time for the weekend. Hope you’re hungry for some pancakes I made us a bunch!
They may be full of carbs and sweets, but they are also plenty full of nutrition, including fiber. No need for any guilt. These are as good as they are good for you!