On every Thanksgiving table there deserves to be a spot for a slightly healthier and lighter vegetable dish (because realistically, green bean casserole is covered with cream sauce and fried onions and therefore is not a super healthy choice) to help offset the mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie. For some people, this means some sort…
Category: Dinner
Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese
Growing up, grilled cheese was never one of our favorite things. Plain cheese (usually American cheese) and bread was not usually an option that we picked. Now that we’re older, of course, we have realized that there’s a whole word of flavorful and delicious grilled cheese sandwiches that don’t involve processed cheese product and nothing…
Gougeres
Gougeres are a delightful type of pastry from the Burgundy region of France. Every bite is cheesy, rich, and airy with a hint of crispness. People are sometimes afraid of Pate a Choux, which is the type of dough used in cream puffs/eclairs and is also the base here, for fear that it’s complex or…
Basic Chili
Everyone needs a good, basic chili recipe before winter starts. While this chili does have to simmer for several hours, it’s still pretty easy because there is not too much hands-on time. Generally, we’re not huge fans of chili with kidney beans, but this chili has plenty of thick sauce and meat to even out…
Roasted Chicken Wraps with Black Bean Salsa and Guacamole
After having Halloween last week and way more candy around than usual, we were ready for something healthy and light! This dinner fit the bill quite nicely. The flavors from the black bean salsa perfectly accompany the guacamole. Bonus, they say the more colorful a meal is, the healthier, and this wrap has plenty of…
Hummus and Whole Wheat Pita Bread
If you are used to eating hummus from a supermarket, and have never had the homemade variety, you are truly missing out! Homemade hummus has a much fresher taste and is highly adaptable. The best part is that it can be made in less then 15 minutes, which is probably less then the time it…
Grandma Pizza
We don’t know who Grandma is, nor did we invent the name of this pizza, but whoever she is, she should be proud of this pizza! It’s wonderful, and it proves you don’t absolutely need a pizza stone to make good pizza at home (that being said, we still want a pizza stone and for…
Black Bean Patties with Corn Relish and Avocado Cream Sauce
You don’t have to be a vegetarian or someone super-obsessed with healthy eating all the time to enjoy this (because we definitely are not!)- you only have to love a delicious meal, and these black bean patties certainly fit the bill. These may not look like anything special, because let’s face it, they are not…
Pasta e Fagioli
Our dad recently mentioned how much he liked Pasta e Fagioli. His grandmother used to make it, and it was one of his favorites. Because Cook’s Illustrated is basically the best cookbook ever, and they had a recipe, we knew we had to try it. This soup did not disappoint! Without being heavy, it managed…
Asparagus Bacon Hash
Often times potato hashes or pan-fried potatoes are bland chunks of potato that are undercooked and dull. However, this version is a real improvement! The potatoes are cut pretty small so they cook fast and are filled with flavor. It’s a relatively simple dish, too; only asparagus, bacon, onion, and potatoes. It made an excellent…
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