The following recipes may be inherently vegetarian, or they may contain meat, in which case they are easily adaptable for vegetarians and generally include directions for doing so.
2-Minute Blender Hollandaise Sauce
Hollandaise Sauce can be tricky, but Julia Child gave us a method that is almost foolproof. If you have ever made hollandaise sauce from…
27 Quick Pickle Recipes for Your Garden Bounty
Quick pickles are delicious, small-batch friendly, and super easy to make. Plus, they require no special equipment and are usually ready to eat…
4-Ingredient Pineapple Ice Cream {Dole Whip Recipe}
No need to travel to Hawaii (or Disneyland!) to enjoy a refreshing cup of Dole Whip pineapple soft serve - you can make it yourself with just four…
5-Minute Best-Ever Soft & Chewy Caramel Popcorn
Today I am sharing a very special treat, one my girls grew up calling Sticky Popcorn. It takes minutes to make and will completely turn your idea of…
Amaretti ~ Italian Macaron Cookies {Recipe}
Less sugar and four kinds of almond flavoring make for a deliciously chewy, gluten-free, yolk-free almond cookie that is bursting with…
Armenian-style Eggplant & Carrot Salad
Inspired by the cuisine of Armenia, this Eggplant & Carrot Salad combines simple ingredients to create a supremely satisfying savory-sweet bite -…
Banana Lumpia {Filipino Turon}
Delightfully sweet with a delicate crisp bite, Banana Lumpia [Filipino Turon] is one of the easiest desserts you will ever make. We were first…
Bolognese Stuffed Eggplant Boats with Balsamic Glaze
Thick, meaty Bolognese sauce makes these Stuffed Eggplant Boats a hearty, satisfying meal – easy enough for a busy weeknight and fancy enough for…
Bread Pudding Muffins
Over the course of my life, I must have thrown a thousand bread heels away. When I was a kid, they were just so much more crust, which I was not big…
Butterscotch & Caramel: First Cousins of Sweet {Recipe Round-up}
Caramel sauce (and its first cousin Butterscotch) can take a simple scoop of ice cream or a slice of pie to a whole new level of…
California Quinoa Salad {with Piña Colada Dressing}
California Quinoa Salad is bright, light, amazingly healthy combo served with a delicious tropical piña colada dressing. (Inspired by Chef Marcel…
Calypso Chili
Based on my own (Award Winning!) Vegan Chili recipe, Calypso Chili is a mild, rich, sweet chili fresh with Caribbean flavors. Calypso Chili is a…
Caprese Panini Without a Press {3 Ways!}
It's that time of year! The tomatoes are ripe, the basil is lush, and a freshly-pressed panini sounds like the perfect meal. However, if you…
Caribbean Chicken Stew
This Caribbean Chicken Stew is a rich, warmly spiced stew that thickens beautifully over time, creating a hearty, deeply satisfying meal. {Includes…
Caribbean Mango Salad
The Caribbean Mango Salad at El Cubo de Cuba was such great accompaniment to our meal - fresh, light, and so colorful - that I had to try it to make…
Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup {Vegetarian-friendly}
Mr. B and I were walking through the grocery store together the other night, and he slipped his arm around me, leaned in and said, “It’s really…
Chocolate-Pineapple Meringue Kisses {Recipe}
Light as air, these delicious little Meringue Kisses can hold a multitude of sweet surprises. These little meringue kisses are incredibly simple and…
Cilantro-Lime Dressing
This yummy Cilantro-Lime Dressing {Trader Joe's Copycat} goes great on so many things - salad, rice, tacos, tortilla chips, nachos... (hungry…
Citrus Pasta Salad with Grapes & Red Walnuts
An orange-honey dressing makes this sweet and savory Citrus Pasta Salad pop with summer flavor. In my former life as a small acreage farm-wife, our…
Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Made Easy
Meet Brûlée - Custard's Fancy French Aunt Last week, I introduced you to Custard's sexy Latin cousin, Flan. Today, I'd like you to meet the…
Classic Whiskey Ginger with Lime {Made with Homemade Ginger Syrup}
Made with a delicious homebrewed ginger syrup and finished with fresh mint and a lime wedge, our Whiskey Ginger elevates this classic warm-weather…
Cranberry & White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Like many Portland food bloggers, I spent last Friday baking my buns off in preparation for the PDX Blogger Bake Sale that was held on Saturday to…
Crazy Delicious {Chocolate Peanut} Butterfingers Bars
NOTE: The title of this post is NOT hyperbolic. These Butterfinger Bars are truly Crazy Delicious! Ever belong to a social set or a book club or a…
Crispy {Vegetarian} Buffalo Chicken Salad
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser (but that's just a happy bonus, because I will never promote a…
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Roasting squashes first brings out their rich, deep flavors. This creamy roasted butternut soup - my curried spin on Panera's Autumn Squash Soup -…
Dairy-free, Gluten-Free Creamy Vegan Sauces
Two Variations on Vegan Sour Cream {including one Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free option}, plus a delicious Chipotle Pepper Sauce that will knock…
Dolmades {Stuffed Grape Leaves}
These savory little bites can be made for meat lovers and vegetarians (even vegans!), taste great warm or cold, and last for days. The perfect party…
Down-Home Pot Pie
This easy-to-make Down-Home Chicken Pot Pie will warm you up from the inside out. {Recipe includes a vegetarian option} Down-Home Pot Pie…
Dutch Apple Cranberry Crepes {Recipe}
Looking for an easy brunch that will Wow your overnight holiday guests? Dutch Apple Cranberry Crêpes are just the thing! (They will make your house…
Easy Apple Strudel {Apfelstrudel}
Fresh, crisp, and sweetly spiced, this Easy Apple Strudel {Apfelstrudel} is fancy enough for the most elaborate Oktoberfest menu, yet simple enough…
Easy Basic Sweet Vanilla Crepes
If you've ever been intimidated by crêpes, try these Easy Basic Sweet Vanilla Crêpes and you'll wonder why you ever worried. If you can make…
Easy Butternut Samosas {Recipe}
Mollie Katzen's Moosewood Cookbook was my first vegetarian cookbook. (If you are a vegetarian-leaning sort of person of a “certain age,”…
Easy Cheesy Zucchini & Tomato Casserole
Enjoy the bounty of the season with this easy, family-pleasing 3-cheese Zucchini & Tomato Casserole. This 3-Cheese Zucchini &…
Egg & Cheese Rolls: The Weirdest Food Your Whole Family Will Love
Egg and Cheese Rolls are inexpensive, easy, kid-friendly, and surprisingly tasty. They are also one of the weirdest meals that your whole family will…
Eggplant Parmesan
Baking instead of frying makes the flavor of the eggplant the star of the show in this lighten-up, easy-to-make Eggplant Parmesan. Eggplant Parmesan…
Eggs Provençal a la Renée
My version of La Provence's Eggs Provençal takes just 10 minutes of mild effort, and rewards you with a delicious, Pinterest-worthy plate. Eggs…
Elegantly Easy: Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
This beautiful Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict is rich, delicious, and deceptively easy to make. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict is one of my…
Favorite Layered Taco Salad {Vintage Recipe Redux}
Easy and economical, this beautiful layered taco salad is deliciously satisfying and always a crowd-pleaser! "You don't have to have anything…
Foil Stew: The Ultimate Comfort Food
Foil Stew {aka Hobo Dinner, Campfire Stew, Tin Foil Dinner} is easy, fun, and so good that you'll want to make it even when you aren't…
Fresh Berry Compote {Recipe}
Fresh Berry Compote, a whole-fruit marriage of syrup and jam, is a quick, easy, and exceptionally versatile condiment. Sometimes it's best to keep…
Fresh Peach Tart {with Vanilla-Cardamom Cream}
This easy, breezy Fresh Peach Tart with Vanilla-Cardamom Cream is the cotton dress of desserts - a pretty summer treat that always leaves…
Fresh Strawberry Crème Crêpes {Recipe}
If Freshalicious was a real word, and that word was in a real dictionary (Urban Dictionary does not count), this image of these fresh strawberry…
Garden Fresh Gazpacho
Classic Spanish Gazpacho is the perfect summer soup – chilled, savory, and full of rich, robust, garden-fresh goodness. This post may contain…
Garlic Roasted Baby Squashes
Costco has bags of darling little baby squashes right now, and I just couldn't resist getting some. They are so easy to prepare, and deliciously…
Garlic-Almond Spaghetti Squash
Jarlsberg, almonds, and garlic combine to bring crunch and rich, nutty depth to this versatile, crowd-pleasing dish. Ever wonder where food…
Grilled Corn on the Cob {with Compound Butter}
Tis the season. (No, not that season.) It's Farmers Market season. That magical time of year when local markets are busting at…
Grilled Halibut over Greens with Verjus White Truffle Vinaigrette
Chef Steve Debaste, of the New Leaf Café on Orcas Island, shares his recipe for "Grilled Halibut over Local Salad Greens with Verjus White Truffle…
Grilled Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Sweet Potato, Mascarpone & Rosemary Browned Butter Filling
Sweet Potato, mascarpone, and fresh rosemary browned butter go together to make the most amazing filling for this delicious stuffed squash blossom…
Hearty Vegan Breakfast Granola
Uncle David's Hearty Vegan Granola is a delicious, healthy way to start your day! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they…
Heirloom Tomato & Grilled Eggplant Stacks
These Heirloom Tomato & Grilled Eggplant Stacks are fresh, local, seasonal, and delicious to the last bite. Aaah, Summertime! Gardens are…
Herbed Pie Crust
When I was a little girl, I lived across the street from a lady named Mrs. Rothenberg. She had a grand-daughter about my age, and one fall day when…
Hibiscus Lavender Shortbread
Hibiscus Lavender Shortbread combines two delicate, delicious creations into something truly lovely. This post may contain affiliate links, but…
Homemade {Dairy-free} Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
The Richest, Creamiest Dairy-free VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM Ever ~ Made with Coconut Milk! Mr. B loves ice cream, and last year I splurged and bought…
Homemade Flour Tortillas
It's been nearly twenty years since I had homemade tortillas for the first time, and the memory is as fresh as if it had happened yesterday. I…
Homemade Fortune Cookies {+ FREE Take-out Box Pattern DIY & Printable Valentine’s Day Fortunes}
Personalized homemade fortune cookies are a great way to say I Love You. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't…
Homemade Ginger Syrup
Spice up your beverages and desserts with Homemade Ginger Syrup! Mr. B and I love ginger. When we discovered how easy it is to make homemade ginger…
How to Make a Buddha Bowl {+ 37 Delicious Bowls}
The perfect Buddha Bowl {aka Bliss Bowl} made easy, plus 37 great ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Buddha Bowl =…
How to Make a Perfect Frittata {Plus 70+ Amazing Frittata Recipes}
Everything you need to make a perfect frittata: a super-easy Master Frittata Recipe that you can use to transform leftovers into something new and…
How to Make an Old-fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream Soda
You need just three ingredients to make a delicious old-fashioned chocolate ice cream soda – and a glass full of wonderful, bubbly memories to…
How to Make Perfectly Poached Eggs
Knowing how to poach eggs isn't magic. In fact, it's astonishingly easy it is to cook a velvety soft, perfectly poached egg - all you need are a few…
How to Make Sugar & Spice Cranberries
Sugar & Spice Cranberries are a tart, sweet treat - made with a deliciously spiced simple syrup. The older I get, the more I come to…
How to Pick a Watermelon {+ 101 Watermelon Recipes}
Knowing how to pick a watermelon that is perfectly ripe isn't a magic trick. Just remember: girls are sweeter, size matters, and your Mama was…
Huevos Rancheros for New Year
Looking for a unique New Year's Day tradition? Try our New Year's Day Huevos Ranchos! I was first introduced to Huevos Rancheros years ago…
Indian Eggplant – Pickling Style {Recipe}
I was in my 30's before I discovered my love of eggplant, and this is a (much lighter) adaptation of the recipe that converted me - Madhur…
Italian Easter Dove Bread {Colomba Pasquale}
Easter Dove Bread [Colomba Pasqua] is the most well-known of the many traditional breads prepared in celebration of the Easter holiday in Italy and…
Kale & Carrot Salad {New Seasons Copycat}
I think I have mentioned that back in my college days, I used to wait tables at Farrell's, an old-timey restaurant and ice cream parlor. Every…
Kaylen’s Bread
Want to make someone feel really special? Want to feel great yourself? Give a loaf of homemade sourdough bread!! This post may contain affiliate…
Light & Easy Spanakopita
Our Light & Easy Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) is a rich, savory pastry stuffed with spinach, onions, feta, lemon, and herbs, all wrapped up in…
Loaded Baked Potato Soup with a Sweet Surprise
Don't you just love it when one of those happy kitchen accidents happens and you discover something great! Last night I was just starting to make…
Low-Fat Blueberry Banana Muffins
One of the challenges of eating Cleaner and Leaner is adapting favorite recipes without losing the flavor, texture or character of the original. In…
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Panzanella
Only 30 minutes from fridge to table makes this Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Panzanella a light, flavorful summer weeknight meal. Until…
Meet Flan – Custard’s Sweet, Sexy Latin Cousin
With just six ingredients, this traditional Caramel Flan is super easy to make. {Includes 4 Tips for Successful Flan} This post may contain…
My Super Easy Super Bowl Party Menu
A different kind of Super Bowl Round-up {plus my 15-minute recipe for Cuban Black Bean Dip}. This week, Super Bowl party food round-ups are…
Not Your Mother’s Spaghetti Sauce
My food memories as a child are filled with meals like tuna casserole studded with green-gray peas, and creamed chipped beef over white rice. Mom…
Nuts & Bolts {The Original Chex Party Mix}
Long before you could buy Chex Mix seasoning packets at the grocery store, there was Nuts & Bolts - the Original Chex Party Mix. Every…
Orange-Spiced Cranberry Sauce {with Grand Marnier}
Homemade cranberry sauce is unbelievably easy to make, and can be ready in 30 minutes, stove to table. The title of this post could easily be…
Oven-Roasted Garlic Spears
Garlic Spears are in season - get them before they disappear! Garlic Spears - also known as "garlic scapes" - are the flower tops of the…
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
In high school, I was one of those girls some girls love to hate – I could eat as much as I wanted whenever I wanted and never gain an ounce. My…
Perfect Buttermilk Biscuits
Mr. B isn't usually very big on bread at meals; biscuits in particular have always been a head-shaker for him. If there was a Goldilocks of…
PF Changs Chicken {Endive} Wrap-petizers
One of the coolest food items I was introduced to at the International Food Bloggers Conference [IFBC] last month was California Endive. Sure, I've…
Polynesian Watermelon Drink {Otai}
Otai is a Polynesian fruit drink that is usually made with heavy cream and sugar. I discovered this dairy-free version completely by accident: a…
Pops Vegetable Soup {Recipe}
When I was a little girl, my parents and I spent most Sunday evenings at my Poppy’s house. The four of us - Dad, Mom, Pop and I - would…
Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff
Rich, hearty vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff is savory, comforting, and oh-so-satisfying! {Recipe can be easily adapted for…
Potluck-Worthy Big Cuban Salad with Spicy Maple-Lemon Cashew Sauce
Loaded with roasted veggies, healthy grains, savory beans, and two delicious dressings, this Big Cuban Salad will be a crowd-pleasing favorite…
Pretty Green Feta-Dill Sauce
I love making sauces, and this one of one of my favorites. A close cousin to Greek Tzatziki, this super easy-to-make sauce goes great with many…
Pumpkin Butter – with Real Pumpkins!
This time of year farm stands and grocery stores alike practically give away winter squashes, and years ago I started making pumpkin butter when I…
Pumpkin Fall Fantasy Smoothie
You can thank Fantasy Basketball for this post. Or Mr. B. Or both. Anyway, tonight while he was deep into the draft for his leventy-seventh fantasy…
Raspberry Sundae with Ginger-Butterscotch Sauce
An important notes from Mr B... Last night, I had a serious craving for something sweet, so Renée went down to the kitchen and came back with a…
Raspberry-Almond Baked Brie {in Puff Pastry}
This classic, four-ingredient Raspberry-Almond Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is always a crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering! My niece and I…
Red Pepper Walnut Dip with Pomegranate Molasses {Muhammara}
Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Pomegranate Molasses (Muhammara) is a versatile, savory-sweet dip that is delicious spread on pita, as…
Rich & Hearty Homemade Vegetable Stock
Every cook needs a great vegetable stock recipe - for soups, sauces, and enhancing all kinds of dishes. Canned stocks work in a pinch, but take the…
Roasted Butternut with Bacon, Leeks & Goat Cheese {Recipe}
Oh, you are going to thank me for this one! On our Valentine's weekend, Mr. B and I took a hike in the Gorge and then popped into Solstice down by…
Roasted Fall Vegetables
Roasting root vegetables together creates a rich, savory-sweet medley for the senses that will wrap you up like grandma’s quilt on a cold autumn…
Roasted Ratatouille {with Pan-fried Onions}
Fragrant layers of bright zucchini, tender Japanese eggplant, and juicy romas - all roasted to perfection in a nest of herby, garlicky tomatoes and…
Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin {with Savory Raisin-Nut Stuffing & Pumpkin Gravy}
Overflowing with the goodness of fruit, nuts, veggies, and whole grains and complete with pumpkin gravy, Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin is the perfect…
Rotkohl {German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage}
Each mouthful of this traditional Prussian Rotkohl {German Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage} is a symphony of smokey, sweetly spiced notes with just a…
Rye Sourdough Spaetzle with Caramelized Cipollini & Sautéed Mushrooms
Perfect for Oktoberfest (or Any-fest!), the recipe for this amazing Rye Sourdough Spaetzle - with Caramelized Cipollini, Sauteed Mushrooms, and…
Savory Mushroom Chicken Tart
Pretty enough for company, this savory Mushroom Chicken Tart goes together just minutes, and can be easily adapted for vegetarians. As the…
Simply, French Onion Soup
"Oh - Fancy!" was the reaction from my youngest when I served this for dinner the other night. This time of year, with all the hustle and bustle…
