In the spirit of the season, I feel morally compelled to start out by saying what I’m thankful for: and let’s just say that stretchy pants is right at the top of my list. I’m also so relieved it’s seasonally appropriate to carb-load, because risotto has never been SO creamy and SO decadent [enter: the stretchy pants]….
Cheese
Smoked Gouda and Bacon Cauliflower Au Gratin
Fraaanndsssss, hello! Happy hibernation! No? That’s just me who wants to sit in the corner, eating heaping spoonfuls of this drool-worthy cauliflower gratin this winter? Well, if you haven’t already gotten on board with this extreme sport [that I’m clearly a huge proponent of], you’re welcome to take part in this glory with me any day…
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
Helloooo, frandsss! It’s almost Thanksgiving! A day to give thanks, a day to celebrate family and friends, and oh! oh! Food, too, of course! I am a huge lover of Thanksgiving classics: the bird, the stuffing, the gravy [GIVE ME ALL THE SAUCE]. But y’all. This is a PERFECT vegetarian option to have available — and…
Creamy Three-Cheese Macaroni with a Parmesan-Bread Crumb Topping
Hellooooo, fraaaaands! I have a big announcement — decision, if you will — and I can’t wait to share the gooey deets. I mean, this is big. I’ve struggled, grappled, waffled, and FINALLY came to a determination: this *ridiculous* macaroni and cheese would hands down be my choice for a final meal on planet earth. Ooey, gooey, creamy,…
Creamy Ricotta and Sage Mashed Cauliflower
I’m a big fan of mashed cauliflower. I’m generally obsessed with roasted cauliflower anyway [you get that delicious caramelized golden crust on those puppies, and yes, puhleazzeeee], and mash it up with some cheese, butter, herbs, and a teensy bit more CHEESE? Dee-lish. We served this over top of my absolute fave: steaks slathered in…
Crispy Parmesan-Bread Crumb Brussels Sprouts
Ya’ll, brussels sprouts are my jam. AS THEY DESERVEDLY SHOULD BE. *these crispy parmesan-bread crumb brussels sprouts to be exact* but we’ll get to that… And even though they’re available year round, I love when they’re in season and grocery stores carry the huge, fresh stalks of them! I get irrationally excited about the stalks…
Fall Harvest Kale Salad with a Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette
So can we just chat about this *perfect* fall salad? I know fall is supposed to be comfort food everything, and you’re probably rolling your eyes, asking yourself how there’s such thing as a perfect fall salad. Especially when everyone is pretty much focused on the perfect fall macaroni and cheese right about now [like, hi,…
Broccoli and Cheddar Spaghetti Squash Boats
MY FRIENDS! This is everything. By everything, I mean my new favorite dinner. Ever. And that will hold true until my next new favorite dinner [as per usual]. But that’s beside the point! The point is: these babies are DELICIOUS. Like, I wanted to eat dinner soooo slowly so that I could savor every bite….
Queso Fundido with Chorizo
First of all, queso is lyfe #wordsofwisdom. While that pretty much sums up just about everything for me, I can blab about queso probably forever… And ever. So of course when the sous chef and I order Mexican food, I naturally order an inappropriate amount of queso, and you know, my side order is basically the entree…
Slow Cooker Lentil and Kale Soup
I make no secret of my obsession with soup. And I’m 97% convinced mother nature is doing her damnedest to test my fortitude for whipping up everything cozy this fall — which is completely fine with me — because I’m up for the challenge. Did I mention IT’S 80 DEGREES IN OCTOBER? So, step 1…