There’s a rare kind of meal that satisfies taste buds, placates picky eaters, fills you up for hours, takes minutes to assemble, is nutritious, and costs next to nothing. That meal is worth celebrating, and these Tex-Mex Rice Bowls fit the bill perfectly. Think of this recipe as a flexible blueprint. Start with a bowl … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan Week 67 – Ten great bloggers bring you a full week of recipes including dinners, side dishes, and desserts in Easy Meal Plan Week 67. Sweet Chili Beef Slow Cooker Lettuce Wraps – Sweet C’s Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup – Barefeet in the Kitchen Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala – Foodie with … Read more

I’ll be honest: I didn’t label this “vegan pudding” at first because those words can make some people hesitate. But this recipe truly is vegan, and it’s also shockingly delicious. Silky smooth, intensely chocolatey and brightened with raspberry liqueur, it rivals any traditional dairy pudding. As someone who loves classic dairy-based puddings, I never missed … Read more

Calling all mushroom lovers! This rich, mahogany-hued Mushroom Stew is hearty, comforting, and vegetarian. It’s perfect for cool-weather dinners and pairs beautifully with roasted root vegetables, polenta, boiled potatoes, rice, crusty bread, or mashed potatoes. Use any mushrooms you have on hand—wild or domestic—for an intensely savory, meaty texture and deep umami flavor. When the … Read more

I’ve never been much of a breakfast person. I’ve always disliked eating before 10 a.m., and I’m usually too cozy and half-asleep to think about preparing a meal right after waking. That changed when I began taking early morning BarreFit classes last year. I would crawl out of bed at 5:50 a.m., already dressed in … Read more

With a schedule that practically demands spreadsheets, having ready-to-use freezer meals is essential. I’ve talked about freezer cooking before: rather than freezing whole casseroles, I prefer to freeze fully cooked components that can be mixed and matched. That approach keeps dinners interesting and avoids the feeling of eating the same thing over and over. Two … Read more

  I’ve always been a Fritos fan. There’s something about those salty, deep-fried corn chips that feels especially satisfying. When I was younger I could easily finish a whole bag in one sitting. These days I pay more attention to moderation—heartburn, calories, setting an example for my kids—so I rarely eat a bag by myself … Read more

Why is it that the plainest-looking dishes often taste the best? A friend who moved here from Texas and now lives in our cold, windy corner of Western New York misses the reliable Tex‑Mex she grew up with. She endures the weather without complaint, but she complains—lightly—about the lack of authentic Tex‑Mex options nearby. A … Read more

I’m excited to share a project I’ve been working on for the past few months: a brand-new podcast called My Plate Is Always Full. Save the date—on Wednesday, September 16, my friend Meseidy (of The Noshery) and I will launch the My Plate Is Always Full Podcast. We’re friends, former chefs, and food bloggers who … Read more

It was a Dark & Stormy night in the orchard… No, let’s start again. “You poured your apple cider in my Dark & Stormy.” “No, you poured your Dark & Stormy in my apple cider!” Okay, closer. Let me begin properly. I’m competing in the Spice Up the Holidays contest. Nine fellow bloggers and I … Read more