Bright, crisp flavors make Confetti Quinoa Salad a perfect way to try quinoa!

Heart, home-y pasta bolognese

light and fresh: pasta bruschetta

Fish breaded with honey mustard and pecan breading. Amazing. Works with cod, tilapia, salmon, etc.

Bright, happy flavor: lemon drop cookies with tangy lemon glaze.

They really ARE as amazing as their reputation.

Banana bread, made two ways. Watch out, though: both are good with butter or Nutella.

Have you ever made waffles with yeast? They’re delicious!

Simple sesame noodles loaded with veggies.

Yummy banana smoothie. Want your kids to eat it? Call it Jedi Juice!

Peppered beef and snow peas

Caramelly, peanut buttery, and chocolatey: Oh Henry Bars.

Full of flavor and veggies, these burritos were a major hit.

Rotkohl: a German sweet-and-sour braised cabbage that’s great with grilled sausages & German potato salad.

Stay cozy on these cold mornings with steel-cut oats. Make a batch to last the week.

a healthified version of the cajun classic: roasted shrimp po’boys

Christmas Chex mix with coconut, almonds, and graham cereal. Beware: highly addictive!

Like eating Christmas for breakfast: gingerbread waffles.

Lovely ripe pears ready to be made into pear spice cake with cream cheese glaze.

Have you ever tried homemade corn dogs? Sooo much better than anything store-bought.

I adapted Sophistimom’s pumpkin cake with dreamy brown sugar frosting. It is MORE than dreamy!

Warm and cozy, potatoes peperonata make a great meatless main dish or great side.