I eat meat and I LOVE tofu. When cooked well it has a great texture and soaks up the flavor of whatever dish you add …
Tofu: Not JUST for Vegetarians
Sweet and Spicy Infused Margaritas for the WIN!
As spring has sprung here in Iowa, I’ve been looking forward to the backyard BBQ’s and margarita parties (with covd-safety in mind, of course)! Margaritas …
What about TROUT?
My husband is an avid fisherman and brings home plenty of fresh fish from the lakes and rivers around the midwest. When it’s pan fish …
Veggie Update! It’s Transplanting time.
My vegetable seedlings are getting BIG! Which means it’s time for an upgrade. As their roots grow, they like to be repotted into a larger …
Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breasts are the BEST!
I am a huge fan of chicken on the bone. And trust me, I didn’t always feel that way. Spending years as a vegetarian, it …
Kitchen Sink Quiche
I love making quiche on the weekends—especially if I have guests in town (oh sweet memories of pre-Covid days … I digress). My favorite thing …
They’re ALIVE!
I planted my herbs and veggies from seed and they are GROWING! It’s such a great feeling this time of year to have something green …
Banana BLUEBERRY Muffins
I’ve been cleaning out my deep freeze with the arrival of spring and trying to find new ways to use those frozen berries from the …
The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
It’s the ever-debated question—especially if you’re a food stylist like me: How do I cook the PERFECT hard-boiled egg? You know when you get that …
Crazy for Cauliflower Rice
I know cauliflower rice might seem boring. And I know it’s been around the block as a trendy, diet-friendly, veggie-full alternative to carbs like rice. …