Baked potatoes are classic campfire food. By pre-baking potatoes, you save yourself AN HOUR of cook time! I just love this method because it allows me to have a fast, kid-friendly meal in 10-15 minutes. Also, you can stuff these potatoes with so many options…
These stuffed peppers make a ridiculously tasty side. The rice is cooked in advance and they store easily packed in foil until you’re ready to fire up the portable grill or get a fire going. The charred, cooked pepper sweetens in the fire to go…
This is not an authentic miso soup, nor is it intended to be. I really love the flavor of miso and was doing some fridge foraging thus this deliciously simple creation. It has just enough protein to make it a meal and just enough green…
Springtime calls for fresh veggie soups. This carrot soup is even richer from the flavor that comes from roasting the carrots. Leek and a touch of cumin add the other essential flavors. Finished with coconut milk, this healthful soup tastes rich and decadent- as good…
This is one of my favorite Indian dishes. I love the tender spiced potatoes and cauliflower and sweet peas add the perfect brightness to the dish. I omitted the chilis to keep it mild and kid-friendly but when I eat this, my husband and I…
If you want to make use of some wonderful fresh produce, this recipe is a nice way to go. Summer squash, eggplant, and bell peppers make up the bulk of this rustic veggie stew. Fresh thyme, fresh basil, and good olive oil pull the dish…
Who doesn’t love French onion soup? This is simply one of the most comforting winter meals. My mother taught me awhile back that the beef stock is really not necessary to have that delicious umami flavor. She always used onion skins and mushroom scraps. Amazingly…
Tasty combo alert!! Crispy fried latkes, darn perfect cranberry salsa, and a little sour cream for good measure. Hard to photograph but absolutely yummy when eaten. Hope you enjoy! Sweet Potato Latkes Makes about 12 Ingredients: 3 cups shredded sweet potato 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3…
We do not serve wimpy salads in our house. This one is no exception. Totally vegetarian with one quick substitution on the dressing to make it vegan, your first thought is not “this is good for me,” its more like “um…is there enough for seconds?!”…
These are such a winner in our family. My son calls them “cold tacos” which really doesn’t sound appetizing but honestly, I get where he’s coming from. The benefit is that I’m getting in another dose of fresh fruits and veggies and plant-based protein that…