Garlic Tofu Soup

My husband and I are sick. A horrid cold struck us both this morning. The day was spent sending texts back and forth, comparing symptoms and offering support. We just spent a good… Continue reading →

Almond Strawberry Pear Bread

Almond paste and I have been getting along very nicely these days. I’ve cleared a place in my pantry for it, so in some ways, we’ve moved in together. I’m thinking about using… Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Cupcakes with Raspberry “Butter”cream Frosting

My girls just turned 4 and 6 (they have the same exact birthday, two years apart!) and they asked for chocolate cupcakes with pink frosting. Since apparently we were doing the girly-girl thing,… Continue reading →

Grillin’ Vegan

Today is one of those days when you sit back with family and friends, watch your kids run wild through a garden sprinkler, scrunch the soft green grass beneath your bare toes, sip… Continue reading →

Mama’s Peach Cobbler

This is the peach cobbler my Mama used to make when we were little. I have such good memories of sitting at the counter while she prepared it, waiting for her to hand… Continue reading →

The Simplest Little Lunch Bowl

My youngest is down to one nap per day. It happens every morning from about 10:30-noon. During that time, I rush to do everything a mama’s got to do that’s made easier with… Continue reading →

Easy Banana Vanilla Custard

It was one of those nights when I wanted to serve a little something special for dessert but didn’t feel like baking or investing too much time in the endeavor. As is almost… Continue reading →

Sauteed Green Beans with Mushroom-Carrot Jasmine Rice

My girls have just started enjoying green beans. I may have to cook the life out of them and douse them in sauce, but they eat ’em alright. I wanted to serve these… Continue reading →

Jicama Dippers

Jicama, also known as Mexican turnip, is a crunchy, slightly sweet root vegetable rich in vitamin C. It makes for a great snack or appetizer and most kids will like it, or at… Continue reading →

Sweetly Simple Crepes

When my husband and I were dating as college students, we took a trip to Paris on a student’s budget. We couldn’t afford much but we made sure not to go a single… Continue reading →

Build Your Own Burrito!

Parents know that one of the best ways to get your kids to eat a variety of foods is to allow them to put it all together in some fun way before sending… Continue reading →

Apple Cinnamon Cardamom Muffins

Here’s the latest incarnation of my muffin recipe. The cardamom gives these muffins such a nice, unexpected spiced flavor. You can buy ground cardamom but the flavor is so much better if you… Continue reading →