As an Ohio transplant to the Carolinas who doesn't eat meat, I've never gotten into the debate about which state has the best barbecue sauce. North Carolinians love vinegar based barbecue sauce, whereas South Carolinians swear by a tangy mustard based sauce. I recently discovered a type of ...
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Making Granola is easier (and cheaper) than you think
I recently learned that granola is a 3.7 billion commodity. If you buy grocery store granola and want to lower your food budget, granola is very easy to make and its ingredients cost a fraction of the cost of packaged granola. My recipe takes ten minutes of active work, thirty minutes in the oven, ...
My Savory Dry Rub Adds Zing to Celebration Roast
Celebration Roast by Field Roast is a welcome addition to your holiday table . . . with a few simple tweaks that can take it from good to great! This year I spread my Savory Dry Rub on the oiled surface of the Roast before putting it in the oven - which dramatically improved its flavor. Just like ...
Chili Crisp Chick’n Scallopini
For the past two years, I’ve been obsessed with Fly By Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp. But last night was the first time I used Fly By Jing Chili Crisp Vin as a marinade for Gardein Lightly Seasoned Chick’n Scallopini. Not counting the marinating time (roughly two hours in the fridge, during which I also ...
Vegetarian Travel in Northern Italy
Long time, no blog. The reason is our March trip to Milan (in the Lombardy region), Rapallo (in Liguria), The Laghne (Piedmont wine country), and the unbelievable amount of planning involved with making that trip happen. (Did I mention that I was also trying to learn at least a modicum of Italian ...
Quick Chick’n Piccata for Two with Fruity Brussels Sprouts
My slow cooker gets a lot of use during the winter months. But sometimes I don't have the time to prep early in the day and am scrambling to come up with a quick dinner that I can have on the table in 20-30 minutes. That's when an old standby like Gardein's Chick'n Scallopini comes out of my freezer ...
Amazing Glaze and Marinade – A Better Way to Prepare Quorn Meatless Turkey Roast for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, I'm so grateful for the creative idea sent by one of my readers on how to improve my Old Bay inspired Quorn Meatless Turkey-Style Roast from a few Thanksgivings ago. She suggested that instead of using a plain balsamic vinegar, I change up the recipe with a ...
Hearty Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale
As the days get cooler, nothing tastes (and smells) better than a hearty stew or soup simmering all day in my slow cooker. Lentil soup has long been one of my favorites, and I’m sharing a simple recipe that I've made since my teens. Lentils are inexpensive, nutritious, high in protein and fiber, ...
