Spinach Artichoke Dip
A few years ago, before I began graduate school, I was a waitress at a busy bar in Wrigleyville called Vines. The place was meant to be a more upscale sports bar for the area, and boasted higher-end beers … Continued
Slow Cooker Lentil Mushroom Soup
Last week’s weather was a little chilly and it finally started to feel like fall, my favorite season. The Southern summer heat has been killer, and I’m so ready to wear some scarves and jackets. Plus, fall means it’s time … Continued
Veggie and Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms
When I did my grocery shopping last week, I went a little overboard on the mushrooms. As a result, I had two packages of white mushrooms leftover this weekend, and had to think of something to use them for. My … Continued
Smoky White Bean Hummus with Garlic
Okay, okay. I know this is the third hummus recipe I’ve posted (check out the quick and dirty and roasted red pepper and sweet potato varieties!). But seriously, I love hummus. I’ve switched it up the past couple weeks and … Continued
Simple Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Football season has arrived! My favorite thing about football, though, isn’t the game. My favorite thing about football has to be the snacks! Don’t judge, you know you love them too. Here is a simple, quick and easy pasta … Continued
Mexican Corn Salsa
I have another Mexican-inspired Mouthwatering Monday recipe for you today! Last weekend I had this strange urge to put together an elaborate Taco Night with Spanish rice, seasoned black beans, guacamole, fajita veggies, pork carnitas, and this yummy corn salsa! … Continued
Slow Cooker Black Bean Burritos
Welcome to the third installment of our Mexican Mouthwatering Monday series! In case you missed the past couple weeks, don’t forget to check out Catalina’s Tamales and Al’s Homemade Guacamole. This week is dedicated to the burrito, one of my … Continued
Al’s Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole = Love. Amirite? Even before I was vegan, I would get the veggie burrito at Chipotle because the guacamole was free. At work in high school, we once ordered a burrito bowl with only guacamole in it. It was … Continued
Three Bean Veggie Burgers
For Fourth of July last weekend, I really wanted to try my hand at making veggie burgers. The frozen, pre-made kind aren’t horrible, but they’re thin, salt-heavy, and generally uninspiring. After a lot of time on Pinterest, I decided to … Continued
Lentil Curry with Potatoes
Last week I was in the mood for curry, and found a yummy looking recipe from Je Suis Alimentageuse and had to try it out (with a couple tweaks, of course). Unfortunately, after cutting up the onions and potatoes, I … Continued