This blueberry hemp seed salad takes about five minutes to make with spring mix, juicy blueberries, hemp seeds and balsamic vinaigrette. Adding more plants to your plate does not have to be complicated. This recipe is proof of that!… Read More
During my recent Substack Live, I found myself giving chickpeas the praise they deserve. Because really—can we talk about the absolute versatility of the humble chickpea? I use them to make hummus. Falafel too. I toss them into salads and grain bowls. But one of my absolute favorite things to do is roast them until they’re crispy, seasoned … Read More
Candied yams on the table is a nod to soul food at its best. I have seen the battle for the yummy and it’s no joke! Everyone has their reason for loving this sugary side dish. For me, it’s the way the butter meets the brown sugar. This is one of those sides that can actually become the … Read More
Arugula brings a green and peppery taste to this salad. I have come a long way since the days of iceberg lettuce. No shade to iceberg lovers. Iceberg lettuce was all I knew for many years. As a teen, I landed a gig as a cashier at a fancy supermarket. That’s when I first discovered Arugula. I had … Read More
Purple sweet potatoes are just beautiful. I grew up with white potatoes in my potato salad. The orange version ruled my childhood. It wasn’t until I was a full grown adult that I discovered the purple sweet potato. I’ve been getting groceries delivered for a while but last week I went out to shop. I always get excited … Read More
Did you grow up with the cylinder of cranberry sauce on the table at Thanksgiving or Christmas? I remember that it wiggled like an older version of jello. I loved that it was all at once tangy and sweet. We used to slice it evenly and according to the lines embedded on it from being in the can … Read More
The temperature dipped this week, and the only thing on my mind was black bean soup.That and a heavier jacket! As soon as I felt a shiver, I was at the grocery store. But when I got there—whew! I could not believe my eyes. A single can of black bean soup was $5.69. I’m not kidding. Sure, it … Read More
Honeynut squash is one of the newest veggies to land on my plate. Over the past few years, I’ve made a real effort to learn more about squash. Long gone are the days of ignoring them at the market. Sometimes you just don’t know what you don’t know. I have embraced Roasted Delicata Squash. I learned to make … Read More