Category Archives: Dinner

Swiss Pear Tart with Edelbrand Plum Brandy

A couple months ago, I went to Marthasville, MO, to visit Edelbrand Pure Distilling. The business, which is owned by Lynn DeLean-Weber, Martin Weber, and their daughter Tess DeLean, makes vinars, or Swiss brandy. “Vinars” is word in Romansh, or … Continue reading

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Baked Tofu with Coconut Kale

I made this baked tofu and coconut kale a couple weeks ago but I forgot to tell you about it. All that changes now. I usually shy away from making tofu because it requires more effort, sometimes to no avail. … Continue reading

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Making My Own Pizza

I’ve wanted to make my own pizza for a long time but I never took the plunge. Part of the reason was because I didn’t own a pizza stone, but it was also because I was intimidated by the process. … Continue reading

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Brussels Sprouts Gratin

A week ago after I brought carrot cake muffins to work, one of my colleagues emailed me. “I wish your baking spree didn’t coincide with my diet,” she said, and I was sad. I wished she could try the muffins. … Continue reading

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Twice Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes

If you follow this blog or my Instagram, it’s no secret that I love sweet potatoes. They’re one of my favorite foods year-round but I especially love them during the winter, when the cold weather almost drives me insane and … Continue reading

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Miso-Tahini Squash Soup with Brown Rice

This soup falls under the category: Things I’m Going to Make Again and Again. I know I say that about almost everything on this blog, but also, I only put things on this blog if they’re really, really good. I … Continue reading

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Kale and Caramelized Onion Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

When I saw this recipe, I immediately knew I had to make it. It combines a bunch of my favorite things including eggs, sweet potato, and kale. Normally on a weekday night, I’m less apt to try a complicated recipe. … Continue reading

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Indian-Spiced Egg Casserole

When I first saw this recipe, I thought: This is shakshuka. A rose by any other name, and all that. Then I realized that while it was very similar to shakshuka, it actually was different because of two things: The … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chickpea Sheet Pan Salad

I don’t eat a lot of salad in the winter, mostly because I can’t find the ingredients I want. I start missing fresh, juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, berries, and vibrant greens. I never thought I’d say this but in the winter, … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Cheesy Grits with Fried Egg

These sweet potato cheesy grits are one of the best dinners I’ve made in a while. I know I say that all the time but it’s true. Maybe I should rephrase: These sweet potato cheesy grits are one of the … Continue reading

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