a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
Did you know you can make fluffy and delicious hummus out of red lentils? Red lentils are a great hummus base because they don’t need to be soaked before cooking, only rinsed; they cook in about 10 minutes; they’re much mushier in texture than chickpeas, …
I am challenging myself to cook with new ingredients. I love trying new things, especially when it comes to food, so this is a great challenge for me to undertake. I’ve been intrigued to try fava beans since I first saw them at the market …
The holiday season can come with some serious cooking burnout and dish decision fatigue. If you’re struggling to make it to the finish line and can’t stand the thought of making one more dish, might I suggest this Caramelized Onion, White Bean, and Feta dip? …
If you know me, you know I love any and all tricks to reduce food waste. This Carrot Top Pesto recipe is a perfect example. It uses the greens from carrots, which are usually discarded, to create the base for the dreamiest pesto sauce or …
I’ve been making tzatziki at home for years, so I thought it was time for me to finally share a recipe here! Tzatziki dip comes together in ten minutes with just a handful of ingredients, resulting in the creamiest and most refreshing dip. I love …
When the sun is shining and the summer heat is sweltering, I love a good no-bake snack. This Easy Mango Salsa comes together in 20 minutes and is the perfect summer snack or taco accompaniment. Sweet mango is beautifully contrasted with spicy jalapeño and tangy …
For as long as I can remember hot lemon and honey has been a go-to in my family for soothing a sore throat. For those who are unfamiliar, hot lemon and honey is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: hot water with fresh lemon …
A plant that brings me a great amount of joy to have growing in my garden year after year is lavender. Lavender is not only beautiful to look at and beloved by pollinators, but it is also so versatile and can be used to make …
I cannot believe that it is already September! Where did the summer go?! This week I started my third (and final!) co-op term of my undergraduate degree. It’s hard to believe that I’m in my final year now; time has truly flown! I’ve definitely been …
A few weeks before summer officially began, I sat down and wrote a bucket list of all the things that I wanted to (try to) do before September rolled around. One of the items on the list was berry picking. I have a couple of …
