Category: Recipes

Carrot and celery slaw

This carrot and celery slaw is a tangy and delicious alternative to traditional coleslaw. In fact, I don’t even make coleslaw with cabbage any more — I just make this! (Although, you could make this recipe with cabbage if you really wanted to.) I prefer to make it in the morning, or a day ahead, to give the flavors a chance to blend. Frank’s RedHot sauce gives it a little spice, and if you really want to up the buffalo flavor, I recommend sprinkling a little blue cheese on top before serving.

Tags bbq, blue cheese, carrots, celery, cookout, gluten-free, make ahead, picnic, salad, slaw, summer, vegan, vegetarian

Main Dishes Recipes

Slow cooker pork tinga

Since we’ve been staying at home this past week, I’ve had extra time to make some of my favorite recipes — and this pork tinga is definitely near the top of the list. It’s super easy to make in the slow cooker, it pairs perfectly with Mexican rice (one of my other favorites!), and now I have delicious leftovers for our lunches.

Tags chipotle, gluten-free, low-carb, Mexican, pork, slow cooker, tinga, tomatoes

Recipes Side Dishes

Southern-style greens

These greens are, hands-down, our favorite barbecue side dish. They are savory, easy to make, and flexible — you can use either collard or kale greens (just don’t use spinach, it gets mushy). Also, they’re just as good reheated the next day, in the rare case that you have any leftover!

Tags bacon, bbq, collards, gluten-free, greens, kale, low-carb, make ahead, Southern, veggies

Main Dishes Recipes

Palak paneer or Chicken saag

Post author By jane
Post date January 20, 2020
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Palak paneer (pictured with Indian-spiced cauliflower)

Palak paneer is one of my favorite Indian dishes, and when I don’t have paneer on hand, I like to use the same recipe to make a delicious chicken saag instead. In either version, the paneer or chicken is simmered in a delicious spinach, tomato, and cream sauce. If you do make chicken saag, using smoked chicken thighs is a great way to add some authentic-tasting flavor to the dish. Either way, it’s one of my favorites, and I hope you give it a try!

Tags chicken, curry, gluten-free, Indian, low-carb, paneer, spinach, tomatoes, vegetarian

Lighter Meals Recipes Side Dishes

Michigan salad

This “Michigan salad” is one of my recent favorites. As a Michigan native, I presume that the name comes from the addition of (dried) cherries, which are commonly grown in the Traverse City area. The combination of fruit, nuts, and cheese is delicious as a side salad — or it also makes a quick dinner with the addition of some sliced turkey breast. Although it’s a very simple recipe (no measuring needed!), it’s definitely good enough to share!

Tags apples, blue cheese, cherries, cranberries, fall, feta, gluten-free, holiday, Midwestern, pears, pecans, salad, Thanksgiving, turkey, vegetarian, walnuts, winter

Dessert Recipes

Russian teacakes

These classic, powdered sugar-covered Russian teacakes are one of my favorite cookies to make during the holidays. You might also know them by their other name of “Mexican wedding cakes”. Regardless of their name, I enjoy the sweet, buttery, nutty flavor combination. Give them a try for your next holiday treat!

Tags Christmas, cookies, family recipe, holiday, pecans, vegetarian, walnuts, winter

Breakfast/Brunch Recipes

Banana chocolate chip muffins

Post author By jane
Post date November 27, 2019
2 Comments on Banana chocolate chip muffins

These are, without question, my favorite muffins. They are my go-to when I sign up to bring Sunday School treats, and we are never sad when we have to bring any leftover muffins home. I hope you decide to give them a try!

Tags bananas, chocolate chips, muffins, vegetarian

Recipes Side Dishes

Rice cooker Mexican rice

This Mexican rice is one of my favorite rice cooker recipes — and one of my favorite recipes in general. Why is it so great? It’s a delicious side dish that goes well with nearly any Mexican-inspired meal. And in addition to tasting fabulous, it’s super simple to make! Just combine all the ingredients in a rice cooker, and press start. This recipe is easy to double for a crowd, and makes great leftovers.

Tags gluten-free, Mexican, rice, rice cooker