Let Me Tell You Why I Keep Making Jambalaya Okay, buddy—pull up a chair. So, jambalaya is one of those things I accidentally fell in love with. Years ago, I actually thought it was too much work (true story), but then I made it for a New Year’s potluck—mainly because my cousin was on a …
Baked Chicken Drumsticks: Just Like Home, Only With Way Less Mess Alright, so here’s the deal: baked chicken drumsticks are my go-to when I just can’t be bothered with complicated dinners or, honestly, massive cleanups. I’ve probably made these, what, fifty times? (Actually, maybe a lot more, but who’s counting really?) They remind me of …
So, Why Am I Obsessed With This Detox Island Green Smoothie? Alright, so here’s the thing—I never thought I’d be the person craving, of all things, a green smoothie (younger me would be scandalized), but this Detox Island Green Smoothie, the Tropical Smoothie copycat kind, basically became my favorite “I need to eat healthier, but …
So, do you want to make churros at home? (I always say yes) I still remember the first time I tried making vegan churros. I was missing those warm, sugary sticks form the street fairs in my home town. (Honestly, I used to save up change just for churros—big spender, I know!) When I finally …
Let Me Tell You About My Sweet Potato Fries Obsession Alright, confession time: I never really loved sweet potatoes growing up. Not sure why – maybe it’s that weird marshmallow casserole thing people make at Thanksgiving? But anyway, my friend Charlotte (hi, Char, if you’re reading this!) showed me how easy it was to make …
The Cozy Tale Behind My Tiramisu Latte Obsession Look, if you told me a few years ago that I’d be playing mad scientist with espresso, cocoa, and a dash of mascarpone just to capture the magic of tiramisu in a mug, I’d probably have laughed (or snorted coffee, which happens more than I care to …
If you’ve never eaten a ridiculously fluffy cinnamon roll that pulls apart in golden, buttery shreds, well—today’s your day. Brioche cinnamon rolls made with the tangzhong method were basically my gateway to bread nerdiness and I haven’t looked back since. The first time I made these, my kitchen ended up looking like a flour bomb …
Listen, I’ve been all over the smoothie map. Sometimes it’s a green sludge (don’t ask) and other times it’s basically a milkshake—my little secret. But this one? Oh, this immune boosting wellness smoothie is just kind of my morning ritual, especially when I’m feeling a little sniffly or the weather turns, or heck, when I …
Hey—Let Me Tell You About These Little Green Dumplings You ever have one of those weeks where you just crave something fiddly and homey, like dumplings, but you also remember your jeans are feeling a bit snug? Yeah, same. Enter: Vegan Cabbage-Wrapped Dumplings with Tofu. The first time I made these was when my dear …
Sit Down, Let Me Tell You About Soup Beans So, picture this: an icy Sunday somewhere south of Kentucky’s thumbprint, rain spitting sideways against the window, and—because I can’t help myself—I’m in the kitchen, prepping the one meal that always reminds me of my Granny’s house: Southern Crockpot Soup Beans with Ham. Now, I won’t …