Stay cool and hydrated this summer with some thirst quenching watermelon mint agua fresca! It’s incredibly quick and easy to make this light fruity beverage, and you really can’t beat that beautiful pink color! When you live in swamp (well, not really, but it is really hot and humid in Washington, DC!) you do what…
It’s easy to eat your greens when they are this quick to make and this delicious! These smoky collard greens require just a handful of ingredients and come together in no time! It’s the perfect side dish to any meal. Look guys, I know kale is having it’s moment, but it’s been years and it’s…
Making your own barbecue sauce has never been easier! It’s super simple to make and incredibly flavorful, you will definitely want to give it a try! I could tell you to make this chipotle barbecue sauce because it’s incredibly easy. Or, I could encourage you to try it because it’s cheaper than buying bottled BBQ…
Making your own pizza dough is simple with this easy overnight pizza dough! Four ingredients plus time is all you need for the best homemade pizza of your life! There are hundreds (thousands?) of ways to make pizza dough, but this recipe is a favorite of mine. It has just 4 ingredients, and maybe 5…
This za’atar pasta salad has a Middle Eastern theme, with a delicious and simple za’atar lemon vinaigrette, roasted eggplant, and cherry tomatoes. It’s completely vegan and can be made gluten free! I’m a fan of all things pasta–I mean, who isn’t! I’m also pro-picnic, pro-potluck, pro-casually bring a dish to your friends house. And occasionally…
These Baja tofu tacos are a delightful and delicious vegan version of the popular fish tacos from Southern California. Enjoy the battered tofu cutlets in a soft corn tortilla with a creamy white sauce and crisp cabbage slaw. A bit of lime juice and some hot sauce drizzled on top makes for taco perfection! There…
These quick pickled radishes are made with rice vinegar, ginger, and chile for a delicious and easy pickle! It’s the perfect accompaniment to your meal! Quick pickled radishes are some of the most quick and easy home pickles to make. They’re ready in a matter of hours (minimum about 1 1/2 hours), jazz up a…
Homemade salsa verde is made with tomatillos, a cute husk-covered relative of the tomato. They make a flavorful and complex tasting salsa with just a handful of other ingredients, and lend themselves well to spicy and bold flavors. It’s smoky, tangy, spicy, and just the right amount of sweet–perfect for topping tacos, burritos, or dipping…
The softest almond cake is studded with fresh rhubarb and finished with a strawberry rhubarb glaze in this beautiful vegan dessert. It’s so delicious and perfect seasonal treat! Rhubarb is a favorite springtime plant of mine. The gorgeous red-hued stalks have such a mouthwatering lemony-tart flavor. In my experience, starting in early spring you can…