Every Easter and Christmas, I eagerly await the huge ham sales at the grocery store. And then, we end up with ham for DAYS. I felt extra lucky to get a ham delivered to me in the time of the pandemic, and I wanted to make sure I used every bit of it. So, of […]
I miss the honey soy garlic chicken at my favorite Korean fried chicken restaurant, so I thought I’d make my own gluten free, lighter version at home. This recipe is a true 30 minute meal! (I timed it.) According to my spouse, it’s as good as takeout. For this recipe, you’ll need an Instant Pot. […]
I’ve always loved Massaman curry, although I usually get it with beef when I eat at a Thai restaurant. This vegan version is just as tasty. The first time I made this recipe, I was shocked and how truly delicious it was! It was like Thai takeout out of the crockpot. This recipe offers an […]
If I have to read one more “healthy” butter chicken recipe that says, “tee hee, there’s no butter! It’s just called that because of the buttery texture/flavor!” I’m gonna scream. Yes, this recipe contains butter. You can use ghee, regular butter, or even a butter substitute. (We use Earth Balance.) The prep required for this […]
Looking for a tasty, easy chicken recipe? This slow cooker teriyaki chicken absolutely fits the bill. This recipe does include one prep step prior to starting the slow cooker, but it requires ZERO chopping of vegetables. First, let’s talk about the ingredients. Frozen veggies of your choice give this recipe a nice green boost with […]
To be honest, writing a cooking blog in the time of a global pandemic, when supermarket shelves may or may not have what you need, feels a little weird. It seems appropriate, then, that my first recipe post will be for rice and beans. This recipe involves the following prep work: rinsing beans, dicing an […]
As I jumped into the world of slow cooking, I made numerous blunders. This post contains useful information about how slow cookers work and how to read recipes you find online. Cooking Time and Food Safety The most important thing to learn about your slow cooker is what times you need to cook various cuts […]
Hello! I’m Liz (she/they). On this blog, I’ll be posting recipes for healthy, affordable meals that generally require low effort to cook. I’m a lazy cook, but I still like to eat healthy, tasty meals without spending ridiculous amounts on takeout. All of my recipes are thoroughly tested. I’m an engineer by day, and in […]