Having a baby has totally turned life upside-down (in the most amazing, best way possible) but one thing that makes me feel sane, grounded, and like myself is cooking. Since we were in the hospital for quite a while before our little one was even born, it’s been quite a while before I’ve created anything

Sweet potatoes and black beans are a match made in heaven. One of my favorite recipes of all time is this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili, and over the summer, I became addicted to a basic lunch of a baked sweet potato topped with Trader Joe’s black bean spread. So when I had a

One of my favorite veggie blogs is Oh My Veggies. It seems like everything Kiersten posts appeals to me and I’m constantly flagging her recipes. It could also be that she takes the most gorgeous food photography, so she could make burnt toast look good, but still. This recipe for Caramelized Onion and Eggplant Puff

Lately I have not been in the mood to cook. At all. Over the weekend we made quesadillas (if you can call it that) in the microwave. And then we ordered delivery from a restaurant that is no more than a quarter mile away from our apartment. We’ve lived in this neighborhood for five years

This 1-skillet meal could not be any easier. Three main ingredients. Ready? Go: 1 bag shredded Brussels sprouts 1 block extra firm tofu, excess moisture squeezed out and cut into cubes 1 bag frozen, shredded hash browns Oil, salt and pepper to taste Slivered almonds optional Prepare crispy tofu using this method. Set tofu aside

This is another example of me getting recipe inspiration, and then going in a totally different direction. I subscribe to a handful of recipe emails, tons of food blogs, and check out Pinterest for meal ideas. But most of the time when I see a recipe, I tweak it out of necessity (like I don’t

Almonds are hands down my favorite nut to snack on, so I was thrilled when the Almond Board of California contacted me to host a giveaway for my readers in honor of National Almond Day – February 16th! It’s also fittingly National Heart Health Month (the healthy fats in almonds are great for heart health)

I flagged this soup recipe when it arrived in my inbox from Vegetarian Times, but was a little hesitant to make it, since lately a bunch of VT recipes I’ve been making have been a little bland. I’m so glad I went ahead and made it because it’s now one of my favorite soup recipes.

Several weeks ago this recipe for Cannellini Bean Vegetarian “Meatballs” on Cookin Canuik caught my eye. Usually we keep a bag of Trader Joe’s vegan meatballs in our freezer for protein in a pinch, but these looked simple enough and a great alternative to some of the more processed “meatball” options out there. I followed

As a dietitian, I always try and stay on top of the latest nutrition news, food safety scares, and relevant research, so I’m well aware of the latest fears and concerns over arsenic in our rice. As a result, I’ve made a conscious effort to eat less rice. To be honest, I can’t remember the