Sheet pan meals are a go-to for easy weeknight dinners. They’re quick and easy to do and clean up is a snap. Cod and broccoli work really well together for a healthy, low-carb, delicious meal. When baked together, cod and broccoli make a delicious and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and cook….
Author: Norman
Herbaceous Couscous Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh (or Tabouli) is a wonderful Mediterranean salad that reminds me of summer. I like to rotate this in whenever I get tired of other salads. The star of this dish is the parsley and there’s a lot of it in this. It’s fresh, herbaceous, and earthy. I use a mix of half…
Grilled Cheese Sammy and Tomato Soup
A gooey cheese sandwich and warm tomato soup are just the thing for a rainy Saturday. The weather has been dreary and overcast. Unconsciously, I gravitate for something cozy and comforting. Grilled cheese and tomato soup is a classic and for good reason. The rich and creamy cheese balance so well with the…
Why are cucumbers bitter? How to remove bitterness.
Have you ever had a bitter cucumber? I’ve had this happen to me more times than I care to count. Salads and sandwiches were ruined from this foreign bitter taste. I complained to my mom about this and of course in her infinite wisdom, she shared with me her secret to delicious cucumbers:…
Potato Hash with Swiss Chard and Miso
This recipe takes a healthier spin on potato hash. A lot of potato hash recipes I see online use bacon fat or a lot of oil or butter. If you’re looking for something more nutritious, this one is for you. This recipe takes the essence of the potato hash but adds swiss chard…
Homemade Mayonnaise in a Mason Jar
Homemade mayo is so incredibly easy to make you never have to buy it at the grocery store again. Even better is that you know exactly what’s in it. This recipe uses extra virgin olive oil as the oil but you can use any oil that you prefer. I like the EVOO for…
Turkey Cranberry and Apple Sandwich
I’m always excited after Thanksgiving because there is always delicious leftovers: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing! And leftover recipes! This sandwich uses some of those thanksgiving leftovers but is also easily made the rest of the year as sliced turkey and cranberry sauce can be found in grocery stores year-round. Sammies (aka sandwiches) are…
Simple Stir Fried Bok Choy
This simple bok choy dish is perfect for beginners looking to add an everyday vegetable to their meals. It’s healthy and simple to put together. The simple seasoning let’s the flavor of the greens itself to come through. You can use this for any kind of leafy greens like spinach, swiss chard, chinese…
