New American Food Creator
So. You made some roasted tomatillo salsa, but you ran out of chips to eat it with. Fear not, for I have your solution. A burrito bowl is always a good idea. Also, you can substitute any ingredients for some that are readily available in your fridge. Let me know how yours turns out! Ingredients… Continue reading Black Bean Burrito Bowl
Tomatillos are a fruit native to Mexico with a tangy taste and a jammy texture when roasted. This makes them a wonderful base for salsa. This recipe is my attempt at digging further into Mexican cuisine, of which I know disappointingly little. Regardless, I am excited to explore the flavors of central America more. I… Continue reading Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
I love Mexican food. Sadly, I cannot cook a lot of it well. Fajitas are a go-to for me because they are relatively simple and versatile depending on ingredients on hand and amount of time available to cook. Serve them over rice or in tortillas. Both ways are delicious. Ingredients 1 flank steak½ tsp. salt½… Continue reading Steak Fajitas
Do you want hummus constantly but have an insatiable desire to consume as many antioxidants as possible like I do? If so, you should definitely make this recipe. It’s literally just hummus but with considerably more antioxidants from black beans. Let me know what you think. Ingredients 3 cups black beans, cooked3 Tbsp. tahini3 cloves… Continue reading Black Bean Hummus
Salsa is one of the most popular condiments in the United States, yet most people are still buying theirs from the grocery store! To stop this madness, I have provided this recipe for you. Feel free to make measurement adjustments as needed. Ingredients 3 Tbsp. onion, minced1 Tbsp. garlic, minced1 Tbsp. cilantro, choppedJuice from ½… Continue reading Roasted Tomato Salsa
A friend of mine gave me a bunch of peaches from a friend’s tree, but they were a bit underwhelming in taste. This was the perfect opportunity to make preserves! They turned out well too. The lemon is for the coagulation effect from the pectin, and the sugar is for taste, so feel free to… Continue reading Peach Preserves
I tried making smoothies this past fall and winter, and I hated the taste. I thought I was done with smoothies forever. However, after spending a day outside in the heat and dryness this summer, a smoothie was the only thing I craved after. This experience taught me to listen to the signals of the… Continue reading Very Berry Smoothie Bowl
All summer, I had an opened can of coconut milk in the back of my fridge, unsure what to do with it (I wasn’t in the mood for a curry). Instead, I used it in a dessert and made a multiuse ingredient to dip fruit in or top a cake. Let me know what you… Continue reading Chocolate Ganache
This recipe was from a while ago, but it was simple and refreshing, especially in this summer heat. You can include this on any meat or cheese board, and it will not be out of place. I would pair this with crackers, pickled vegetables, fresh cucumbers, or my red pepper paste. Let me know what… Continue reading Cashew Cheese Balls
To add some context to this recipe, I have never had an authentic shakshuka at a restaurant or from someone who knows what they are doing. This is my take based on spices I like and the produce in my fridge. Let me know what spin you would put on it or how I am… Continue reading Shakshuka
Kaitlyn Anne Thomas 