All of us are dealing with fears of the unknown, anxiety about the present, and worrying about what’s yet to come. Each of us are dealing with these emotions in individual ways, as best we can. In all honesty, my life hasn’t changed too dramatically during this lock down. After rescinding my foster care license,…
Month: April 2020
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
There are several chili recipes in my archives, but not too many vegan versions. I am an unapologetic omnivore, who happens to recognize the environmental and health benefits of a plant forward diet, however. So, my weekly menu always features more vegetarian meals than meat-based ones. The ratio usually floats between 5:2 or 4:3, with…
Zoodle Lo Mein
I’m not one to get caught up in too many fad diets or trends, but boy do I ever love zoodles! Since my second Misfit Market delivery was en route, I had two zucchinis in my crisper begging me to cook them and sooner rather than later. Usually, I throw zucchini on the grill, as…
Casarecce with Extra Crispy Brussels and Garlic Herb Alfredo
There are many hobbyist scattered about this world collecting beloved nostalgic or underrated or rare items ranging from classic cars to action figures to stamps. This probably goes without saying, but my weakness is of the edible variety. I collect dried pastas, and before you laugh too loudly out loud, so does one of my…
Alphabet Soup
The temperature dropped last night back down to 37 degrees, and this morning I woke up to a sunshiny day wrapped up in a chilly breeze. With this onset of cooler weather, and since I have an array of “ugly” veggies in the fridge, (thank you Misfit Market!) a big bowl of vegetable soup for…
Roasted Tomato Chutney
It’s wicked windy, with thunderstorms looming overhead right now, and on stormy days like this there’s nothing that comforts and warms the spirit quite like a hearty, umami rich meal. The first rainy day dish most likely to pop into your mind is probably something along the lines of tomato soup and grilled cheese, which…
Chicken Fried Chicken
Last week was my birthday week, and coupled with that-which-shall-not-be-named, I decided to make one of my favorite, and least often consumed meals: Fried Chicken and Mash, with Country Gravy. This is definitely a special occasion recipe, but in the light of present times, and it being my birthday, I felt a treat was in…
Deep Dish Skillet Pizza
This skillet pizza is another lock down binge watch recipe inspired by an episode of Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, and since embarking on my latest quest to combine new ideas with old techniques, a Chicago-style pie, which is outside my thin crust comfort zone, seemed the perfect opportunity to transform our old pizza night…
Smoked Pork Vermicelli Bowls
Since we’re all on stay-at-home orders right now, I thought I’d delve into this recipe’s back story a little more so than I usually do. It helps distract me from spiraling into yet another black hole of Covid-19 news updates anyways, and if it helps distract you a bit too, fabulous! Otherwise, skip on over…
Sriracha Deviled Duck Eggs
There’s nothing, in my opinion, quite as nostalgically comforting and quintessentially springtime as deviled eggs. And just because big Easter Egg Hunts are canceled this year, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on this beloved dish. With this batch, I decided to “Tiffany-it-up”, as my spouse calls it, by utilizing duck eggs and…
Smoke & Charm Farm 