Mac & Cheese, Please: Cheddar, Swiss & Basil Mac

I figured I'd get one more cozy mac and cheese recipe in before spring is in full force. I meant to get this recipe together last week...

Chicken & Rice & All Things Nice: Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs, Spicy Sweet Carrots & Fra

Every culture seems to have some version of chicken and rice. Maybe it's a nod to its simplicity, or maybe it's because it's just so darn...

Spectacular Sides: Sweet 'n' Spicy Plantains & Black Beans

During a trip to San Francisco a few years back, we had some awesome Latin take out with a side dish that consisted solely of fried...

Minnesota FoodShare Month: 2-for-1 One-Pot Recipes via The Salvation Army

Did you know that it's Minnesota Food Share Month? One in five Minnesota families has difficulty putting food on the table and The...

Family Recipe: Pasta Con Le Sarde

My sister was recently over and mentioned that she was going to be making this dish for dinner the next night. I was so excited because I...

Meatless Monday: Chipotle BBQ Veggie & Brown Rice Bowl with Queso Fresco

I'm gonna be a little loosey-goosey with the instructions for this marvelous Meatless Monday dish. When it comes together, though, you'll...

Another Reason to Visit United Noodles: Black Rice Noodle Stir Fry with Sweet Miso Salmon

Winter sometimes {read: always} makes it difficult for me to muster any motivation to leave the house or make any more stops than...

Meatless Monday: Latin-Style Smoky Tomato Soup with Bell Peppers, Black Beans & Corn

This past weekend was just glorious. For the first time in months, I didn't have to work the weekend, we had no guests visiting and we...