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The Best Recipe for Spaghetti Alfredo with a Side of Self-Compassion

The Best Recipe for Spaghetti Alfredo with a Side of Self-Compassion

There are a lot of things in life that are hard. For me, making fettuccine Alfredo from scratch used to be one of them. Learning to have self-compassion for all of the mistakes I’ve made in life, thus far, was another. And let me tell…

Creamy Coconut-Braised Chickpeas For The Winter

Creamy Coconut-Braised Chickpeas For The Winter

Winter is just around the corner. How do I know this? I was born on the first day of winter! And, every time that day comes around, I am grateful for many things. But, the main thing I adore, embrace, and enjoy is a nice…

Pumpkin Ravioli with Tarragon Sauce

Pumpkin Ravioli with Tarragon Sauce

It’s FALL, YA’LL! Can you hear my Texas accent? Of course, I joke about scarves, pumpkin spice lattes, and people who say “ya’ll” all the time, but the reality is, I am one of those people. What can I say? I have such a soft…

Grilled Za’atar Vegetable Skewers

Grilled Za’atar Vegetable Skewers

Summer is nearing the end, but my grill gets action all year ’round! These Grilled Za’atar Vegetable Skewers are the perfect weeknight nosh full of sweetness, saltiness, crunch, and flavor. The slight char of the vegetables contrast well with the bright coolness of the tzatziki…

Escaping + Tofu and Black Bean Buddha Bowl

Escaping + Tofu and Black Bean Buddha Bowl

The other day, my kids expressed their feelings of going stir-crazy because they couldn’t leave the house to hang out with friends. I guess you could say they needed an escape from their “new normal” of being cooped up inside over the last few months.…

Crispy Tofu Flatbreads

Crispy Tofu Flatbreads

If there is one thing I love so damn much, it’s any kind of crispy fried food! Granted, I try to keep my fried-goodness intake to a minimum because the older I get, the harder it is to eat oily foods. BUT, this recipe is…

Inspirations + Pesto Farfalle With Peaches and Herbs

Inspirations + Pesto Farfalle With Peaches and Herbs

It’s about damn time! Peaches have arrived in our grocery stores, ya’ll! It’s so funny when we crave the foods that aren’t in season because we know we can’t have them. I’ve been waiting for MONTHS to get my hands on the hairy little f*$kers!…

Crunchy Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Crunchy Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Anytime I order summer rolls at an Asian restaurant, I usually don’t get enough. In all honesty, I can eat four of these without sharing! I will bet you can, too, haha. With Spring and warmer weather afoot, this recipe for Crunchy Summer Rolls with…

Jackfruit Tostadas with Chipotle Peach Sauce

Jackfruit Tostadas with Chipotle Peach Sauce

During our shelter in place, I have realized a few new things about myself. Firstly, I can no longer say I am too busy to clean my house. That’s not the reason. I have no gumption to get off of my arse even to care.…

Positive Power of Food + Cauliflower Chickpea Tikka Masala

Positive Power of Food + Cauliflower Chickpea Tikka Masala

Last week, I excitedly wrote about the arrival of Spring in all its glory. This week, I decided part of me is still in Winter mode and needs additional comfort food. Hey, I’m a gal who reserves the right to change her mind! Staying indoors…