I had some ripe bananas on hand and wanted to bake some muffins with them. I was craving something healthy, quick, and easy to go with my morning coffee. When I started looking for recipe ideas, I came across this recipe on wellplated.com I was intrigued by the gluten-free and sugar free aspects of the
Rice and Lentil Hot Pot
Rice and Lentil Hot Pot Pre-prep: 1 cup rice, rinsed (I used jasmine) 1 cup lentils, rinsed (I used green) Cook rice and lentils as directed on packaging, then store in the refrigerator until ready to use, if not using immediately. Hot Pot Ingredients: Pre-Prepped rice and lentils 2-3 cloves garlic crushed (we like more
Savory Star Bread
If you are still planning your Super Bowl snacks, add this one to your menu! It’s quick, easy and showstopper beautiful! This recipe is based on the King Arthur Flour Cinnamon Star Bread Recipe. I love the cinnamon bread recipe for special occasions and holidays and it was super easy to convert to a savory version
Fall Comfort Food
Southern Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy Midwestern Fall weather makes me crave comfort food and Southern Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy fit the bill!  Over breakfast in Chicago recently with family from North Carolina we discussed the differences between Southern biscuits and Midwestern biscuits…essentially the silky high clouds of the South vs the dense short biscuits served
Zucchini Season!
It’s zucchini season and my wonderful neighbors with gardens have been dropping off fresh vegetables by the heaps. So, I’ve been making lots of yummy things with the many cucumbers, tomatoes and zucchini that have rained down upon my front deck recently. Thank you to everyone for sharing the bounty! It never goes to waste
Quick and Easy Weeknight Pasta Stir Fry
I love cooking, but like everyone else, some evenings I just want something quick and easy. I don’t normally go to takeout or delivery as choices when I want a quick and easy meal. Instead I try to always have things on hand for a quick and easy meal in 30 minutes or less. This
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
Weeknight Pork Carnitas are now a thing when you cook up the pork in your pressure cooker or Instant Pot! A dish that normally needs hours of slow roasting can be completed and on the table in just over an hour. Inspired by the Splendid Table’s recipe, I made some this week to see how
Instant Pot Shrimp Étouffée
Instant Pot Shrimp Étouffée is a great addition to your recipe box!