Keepin’ it Cool in the Kitchen

Today is Portland’s second day in a row above 97 degrees… Holy guacamole! In my book, that makes it officially summer. Cody and I have very few “rules” with each other, but we have one that we’re both strict on! If it’s predicted to reach 90 or above, we don’t cook inside. No exceptions. I…

Penne Pasta Bake + Spicy Broccoli

For about the last year and a half, Cody and I have both been dairy-free, for a variety of health reasons. The transition wasn’t too hard for me, especially with all of the great dairy substitutes that are out there now. Oatly oat milk, Forager yogurt, and coconut oil (as a swap for butter) were…

Vegan Pesto

This pesto is super, super easy, and complements more dishes than I can count. It’s delicious on pizza, a sandwich, or as a yummy spread with crackers. Ingredients: 1 t minced garlic 3 cups kale (I use curly and haven’t tried others, but they could probably work) 2 t freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup…

Homemade Turkey Burgers

I sort of made these turkey burgers by mistake. I’d been planning to use the ground turkey I’d purchased from the store about a week prior to make chicken lettuce wraps (another recipe I’ll post soon), but one night I realized that I didn’t have the other ingredients necessary, and the turkey was about to…

Scrumptious Spaghetti Squash

I’d never cooked spaghetti squash until a couple of months ago, when one was delivered with our Imperfect Produce box. Game. Changer. Not only are they delicious, but squash is loaded with nutrients, and is a great source of carbohydrates that doesn’t contain gluten, dairy, or refined sugar. Honestly, it’s probably become one of my…