White Bean Escarole Soup

If you didn’t know, I have a new roommate…AKA, my grandmother. I moved into her house about a month ago, after almost a decade of paying ridiculous rent to live in tiny apartments outside of Boston. Fast forward to my current living quarters, and my new (well new to me) kitchen is larger than some […]

Cabbage Veggie Soup

Are you ready for the EASIEST and arguably, the BEST soup I have ever had? I honestly can’t figure out why this soup is so good. Which sounds weird, but very true. It’s ridiculously basic and nothing about it qualifies as “best ever” material. And yet, somehow, it still tastes like nothing I’ve ever had. […]

Black Bean Poblano Chili with Cilantro Cream

Want the easiest chili recipe ever? OK you got it! I make a super similar version for the people I nanny for and it always smells SO amazing when I cook it for them. This cilantro sour cream really makes the chili complete, though 🙂 5 cups cooked black beans 2 cups organic tomato sauce […]

Potato & Corn Chowdah

Because you have to say “chowdah” if you live in Boston. And after being in a wedding this weekend among people from all over the country, I am convinced noone’s Boston accent is as bad as mine. On that note…I friggin love this soup! It is perfectly creamy and SO reminiscent of actual clam chowder. […]

Kale Pasta Fagioli

I cannot believe I am just getting around to making pasta fagioli. So simple and inexpensive to make, yet incredibly delicious, this may be my new favorite dish. It’s an excellent way to get lots of healthy carbs, veggies and greens. Both filling and palette-pleasing, I ate this warm on a rainy day. Cold by […]

Refried Bean & Tempeh Taco Cupcakes with Sour Cream

Wonton wrappers are clearly my new obsession. My constant need for wonton wrappers is paralleled only by my constant need for Orange is the New Black. It obviously doesn’t have anything to do with this recipe, but it’s been on my mind more than anything else recently and I just had to bring it up. […]