Here’s another super easy chicken thigh recipe! I call it Fiesta Chicken, because the first time I made this successfully, it was for a party. It’s a great party food! You can pick it up with tortilla chips, or eat it over rice. The key to this recipe is a good quality salsa. Make sure […]
For my spouse with celiac, lasagna was something they hadn’t had in years. Gluten free lasagna is hard to find, and often not very good, so I decided to figure out how to make lasagna myself. I’d never made lasagna before, and trying to figure out boil versus no boil noodles, with a gluten free […]
If you’re looking for a sweet and satisfying lunch or appetizer, this sweet carrot ginger soup fits the bill. I’ve taken what’s usually a more savory soup and put a sweet twist on it instead. This recipe does require a fair amount of vegetable prep work, namely peeling and chopping carrots, peeling and dicing a […]
If you’re looking for an easy, Japanese rice bowl, you’re looking for soboro don. Ground chicken, eggs, rice, and a hint of green in the form of edamame makes for a complete, delicious meal. Since this is a rice bowl, be sure to cook your rice before starting anything else. I use a rice cooker, […]
This curried carrot lentil soup is a hearty and delicious meal. I’ve tried making this on the stovetop many times, but was always frustrated how the carrots and the lentils never seemed to cook at the same time. Plus, I had to tend to it so much. This Instant Pot version ensures that the carrots […]
I’ve tried so many of the classic chicken, potatoes, and carrots one pot crock pot recipes, but I’ve found them bland and lacking, or with mismatches in cooking time. After many iterations, I’ve come up with a flavorful recipe I’m calling dijon chicken, because it uses delicious dijon mustard. Fair warning: this recipe does require […]
This butternut squash soup recipe is an easy way to get a nice, warming dose of fall flavors. It’s smooth, creamy, delicious, and easy, especially if you buy precut squash. It’s also dairy free! The recipe is for a 6 quart slow cooker, but I usually halve the recipe and make it in my 2.5 […]
This recipe is for those of you craving Thai flavors but unable to get any right now. This curry chicken recipe incorporates the flavors of Thai yellow curry using ingredients you likely have in your pantry. Plus, it’s got your veggies too, so pair it with rice and you’ve got a complete dinner. Your curry […]
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. […]