Fig, Pine Nut, and Quinoa Salad
I hate jewelry commercials. Particularly around Valentines Day and Mothers Day, it seems I’m constantly bombarded with radio ads, insinuating that the size of the rock you give your wife/mother/girlfriend directly […]
Healthy Banana Muffins
Eat local. In general, I agree with the phrase . . . most of the time. I love the idea of supporting local farmers and the idea of eating foods […]
Parsnip Gratin
I don’t know what it is about parsnips, but I find their distinctive taste addictive. They’re similar to potatoes, but they have a much more interesting flavor, with a […]
Venison Stew (Winter Sunday Dinner)
So far, every recipe I’ve posted has been vegetarian. And I do generally eat a vegetarian diet, although I’m not incredibly strict about it. However, there is an exception to my general […]
Lentil Salad with Arugula
This year, I ended up with a small crop of lettuces that lasted through the winter. I’d like to chalk this up to my green thumb, but it was really […]
Cherry-Kissed Chocolate Cups
Chocolate seems like a must on Valentines Day, and this little number also fits the cuteness bill. They’re also easy to make and, more importantly for me, consist of ingredients I […]
Speedy Pesto Pasta with Veggies
Ah, tax season. I finally forced myself to sit down and pull out all the paperwork this week and am happy to say I’m almost done. Adding that in on […]
Cranberry Orange Muffins (with Xyla)
As I’ve mentioned before, I love muffins. They feel substantial yet a tad indulgent (cake, for breakfast!), the perfect size for packing around with you for snacks, undeniably cute, and […]
Mostly Fruit Raspberry Jam
I know it’s not jam making season, but I couldn’t resist posting this recipe despite its untimeliness. It’s so simple and so delicious. I usually make freezer jam every summer, […]
Easy, Creamy Potato Soup
Some days just feel like soup days. Especially stormy, January evenings, when lights go on and shades go down earlier than usual, and you can hear the rainwater spraying under […]
The Joyful Pantry 