You may notice my recipes now have a bit of a theme – slow cooker, one pot, stove top only. Yes, I’m going the quick and easy, low maintenance, less clean up route, as per my last post the ever hunger newborn prevents me from cooking any meal that requires any sort of involved prep…
Dinner
Broccoli and Cheese Spaghetti Squash Casserole
If you can resist broccoli and cheese casserol-y things in the winter, you’re one up on me. Also, the squash is still rolling in weekly with my produce box delivery, so I’ve been needing to get creative all up in here. This isn’t totally brand new, though. This recipe was inspired by another recent spaghetti…
How To: Healthy Side – Kale and Apple Salad with Havarti, Almonds, Dates, and Avocado
I find I normally have recipes I reserve for fall/winter and recipes I use for spring/summer. Sure, I try to cook with seasonal ingredients, but mostly find I crave heartier stews, soups, and casseroles in the colder months and lighter salads and bbq meals when the weather turns warmer. But sometimes, you just need some…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Spaghetti Squash Gratin
In an attempt to maintain some creativity in my cooking, I’ve signed up for weekly delivery of a produce box. After winning a sample box from Front Door Organics through an Instagram contest, I’ve decided it’s a great way to inspire new recipes and eat a wide variety of fruit and veg. Also, it gets…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Brown Butter Acorn Squash Pasta
Dara and I were clearly on the same page this week. Now that fall is officially upon us, we’re heavy in to the comfort foods and pasta sits at the very top of our faves list. In addition to Dara’s recipe for a super simple and quick mac & cheese, I’ve got this doozy for…
How to: Make your own – Aloo Gobi (Indian Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes)
My friends are wicked. In the good sense. They have come out of the woodwork to support my new mommy-ness and continue to bring delicious edible gifts. Just yesterday my friend and colleague Rosy brought us a batch of How to Eat’s very own breakfast cookies. Her take was loaded with dried cherries and chocolate. My…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Grilled Potato Poutine with Mushroom Gravy
I’m not even sure where to start. I am without words. Ok, one word. Poutine (drops mic, walks off stage) This one’s killer, guys. It’s potato salad season and I’ve been looking for something new and cutting-edge. A real crowd pleaser. Things that please crowds: Gravy Cheese Grill marks This, I can work with. This gravy…