Food Creator
I am pretty sure pasta, meat, and cheese form the ultimate comfort food combination. Therefore, I decided to provide all these elements in the timeless recipe of spaghetti and meatballs. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did. Ingredients Meatballs 1 lb. ground beef1-2 slices bread, stale and cubed, found here½ cup… Continue reading Spaghetti and Meatballs
I’ve been on an Italian kick this summer, so marinara sauce has been a staple in my kitchen every week. This is not a traditional recipe. It is born from the ingredients and cookware I have available to me. Feel free to adjust any ingredients you need to suit your preferences. Have fun! Ingredients 1… Continue reading Marinara Pasta
This recipe follows the template that I used for my chili, but I used all chickpeas and different spices. That’s basically the only difference. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated, people. Also, it soothes my analytical, engineering mind to follow a formula for recipe development. Anyway, it was absolutely delicious. Try it for yourself! Note:… Continue reading Chana Masala
So you just got home from a long day of doing things and you don’t want to putz around the kitchen. There’s not really anything in the fridge that can make a meal. You have a piece of bell pepper, half a cucumber, some carrots, and an avocado. Fear not! This bowl will utilize all… Continue reading Sushi Bowl
Let me set the stage here: I had a pumpkin patiently sitting on my counter for about a month and an array of spices to choose from in my cabinet. I was tempted to remake my cheesy butternut squash soup using pumpkin, but I decided to branch out. I followed the cooking outline from my… Continue reading Curried Pumpkin Soup
Happy holidays, y’all! Since it just got real with the cold weather where I live in Texas, I thought this would be a good time to post a warm, hearty, spicy stew big enough for the whole family to enjoy (I now have chili for days). It’s a really versatile recipe, so if you want… Continue reading 3-Bean Chili
Hey y’all. It’s been a while. It’s been a lot of leftovers and making old recipes in my kitchen of late, but that’s what they’re there for! Anyway, this week I had a spark of genius. This isn’t a revolutionary dish, but it is so delicious you won’t believe your taste buds. It’s so simple… Continue reading Teriyaki Bowl
Y’all. This Shepherd’s Pie. The spices, herbs, and flavors added to this dish create a rich, well-rounded taste without any icky ingredients! The secret is the tamari. Paired with the mushrooms, this makes the umami flavor that rounds out the dish. Try it. Love it. Tell me what you think! Also, I used the same… Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
This is my second try at making stuffing this season and boy am I glad I gave it another shot! My first attempt was not good, but I learned a lot. This time I added mushrooms and chopped everything into small, equal-sized pieces, which helped the texture of the dish a ton! I have to… Continue reading Thanksgiving Stuffing
I can’t remember the last time I had meat balls. It’s been quite a while. I might not be the best judge for comparison, but I know these bean balls are delicious enough for any pasta dish. Try them out and tell me what you think! Note: this recipe uses a food processor. If one… Continue reading Italian Bean Balls
Kaitlyn Anne Thomas 