Risotto is one of my go-to dinners. It’s so easy, very pantry friendly, and can take on different lives based on what you pair it with and what flavors you choose to explore. We had an acorn squash just waiting to be roasted into gorgeous tender slices, and when paired with a creamy bowl of…
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Japanese Curry
I had never had Japanese Curry before my coworker suggested I give it a try. I am lucky to have a Japanese food mart right near my office so I can easily go browse and pick up interesting ingredients. Japanese curry comes in a powdered block that dissolves in water and makes a thick, warm,…
Grilled Balsamic Squash
Let’s be clear: I do not have a grill. I live in a one bedroom apartment in Queens and am without any outdoor space that could host a grill. I am in the market for a cast iron grill pan as my next kitchen tool slurge — I recently needed to replace my chopping knife…
Ratatouille
Ratatouille, the dish made famous by Disney. Beyond associating this dish with the cutest animated rat in history, I love how healthy and celebratory it is! It’s the perfect dish for summer’s bounty of squashes and eggplants and juicy red tomatoes. I highly suggest taking a trip to the local farmers market and picking out…
Spaghetti Squash Bake
Spaghetti Squash still amazes me every time I take a fork to its flesh and get lots of lovely noodles springing free! It’s one of my favorite go-to meals because it’s almost fool proof and it is fun to eat. Before now, I hadn’t really experimented with new ways to cook spaghetti squash. This recipe…
Roasted Summer Squash and Red Potatoes
We roast vegetables a lot. It’s our favorite way to cook up many different veggies at once, and it’s so simple and delicious that it’s become our go-to dinner. I wanted to shake things up a bit, so we did a new combo of veggies, summer squash and red potatoes, and added a breadcrumb coating…
Slow Cooker Ratatouille
Ratatouille is like the ultimate summer harvest meal. It reminds me of France in June and that cute Disney movie, and is like health and vitality in a bowl. There is so much to love about ratatouille, which is why I wanted to find an easy way to make it during the busy and dark…
Sausage and Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is such a great dinner option for our family because it is the perfect size for two, it doesn’t take forever in the oven, and it’s got a nice, distinct flavor that both hubby and I love. Sometimes I just quarter or slice the squash, roast it with dried rosemary, and serve it…
Pumpkin Risotto
It’s October. You know what that means… Pumpkin EVERYTHING! I’ve decided to embrace it and get in the spirit, so here is my contribution to the already booming pumpkin industry: pumpkin risotto. It makes something that’s creamy even creamier, and it pairs very nicely with the dried rosemary flavor and some cranberry sauce on the…
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
It’s starting to feel like Autumn, so it’s time for those cozy comfy meals that we all know and love. Tonight I tried mac and cheese using butternut squash and it was absolutely scrumptious! Top that with some crispy fake bacon, “fak’n”, add in some green peas and baby spinach, and you’ve got yourself heaven on…
An Imperfect Vegan 