Food Creator
For those who are hungry right now and need a meal 10 minutes ago, this one is quick. Make a warm cup of tea to quell that hunger, and get to work on this one. Combine the ingredients in a pot and set to cooking in a pressure cooker or on the stove. Blend the… Continue reading Butternut Squash Lentil Soup with Spiced Rice
I must confess, I made this dish at the end of summer just as the leaves began to turn when the last tomatoes of the season were ripening on the vines. I would not recommend using tomatoes in this dish in the winter, but it is still delicious. I used besan flour (chickpea flour) as… Continue reading Beetroot Besan Sautéed Vegetables
Lentil soup is a favorite of my mother’s, and this season is the perfect time to make yourself a serving to enjoy with family. The spices are calming to the mind, and the added sweet potato (which can be substituted for any potato) gives you heartiness to fill you and keep you warm for hours.… Continue reading Stovetop Lentil Soup
I love kabocha squash. I will go on record now saying it is the best squash, and I will defend it at all costs. It is rich, savory, and adds a wonderful creaminess when blended in this soup. It can honestly be used as a substitute for egg yolks because it gives that equivalent taste,… Continue reading Kabocha Squash and Fennel Soup
Confession time. I started this recipe out attempting to make bagels. I live in a fairly dry climate, so I am accustomed to using wet doughs, which always create wonderful breads. However, I knew when I turned out this dough that it would not last the water bath required for bagels to get their signature… Continue reading Everything Burger Buns
Ok. You may be looking at this recipe and thinking, this looks like pork dumplings without the wrappers. You, my friend, would be correct. I created this filling, was ready to make dumplings, and learned that my wrappers had gone sour in the fridge. So, in a state of simultaneous dejection and determination to not… Continue reading Garlic Ginger Pork Meatballs
I have been experimenting lately with combining traditional American (geographical) ingredients (like tomatillos) with archetypal dishes from other cultures (like an Indian curry). I used the red lentil curry recipe as a starting point, and I replaced the tomatoes with tomatillos. Because of the acidic, sour flavor that dominates in tomatillos, I needed a sweetness… Continue reading Split Pea Curry
Fall is a time of transition. While warm summer weather begins to subdue, clouds and cold fronts roll in the brisk, winter weather. This can be reflected in our cooking. My meals have increasingly become inundated with harvest vegetables, ready to be roasted and baked. This recipe represents the transitional season of Fall, utilizing the… Continue reading Beet Falafel with Roasted Sweet Potato
‘Tis the season not only for slow-cooked soups on the stove but also for oven-roasted vegetables in the…oven. This recipe honors the tradition of roasting your vegetables until they are unrecognizable compared to the nutrient-dense plant they once were. Sacrifices must be made in the name of flavor. Ingredients 1 sweet potato, chopped1 Tbsp. olive… Continue reading Autumn Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato
I often say when describing my cooking style that I rarely create a complete meal from scratch from start to finish in one day. Most of my meals are component-based, and I have most pieces ready to use because I prepared them beforehand. This helps with time saving, versatility in my meals, and overall enjoyment… Continue reading Grain Bowl
Kaitlyn Anne Thomas 