This Sweet Potato Bowl is a hearty and healthy meal. A perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and tangy.   I love bowl meals. My rule of thumb is something hearty, something green, some sort of base, and a sauce. And usually, I add on …

Hatch Chile Enchiladas are a delicious and easy dish made with spicy green chiles, refried beans, and plenty of cheese. Add some optional garnishes for extra flavor.    Hatch Chiles are New Mexican chiles grown specifically in the Hatch Valley. If it wasn’t grown in …

Peach Panzanella Salad is a fun twist on classic Panzanella. It’s a great way to use delicious in-season peaches.    Panzanella is basically a bread salad. Which means I basically love it more than any other salad. It’s usually savory, with tomatoes and onions, and …

Pasta primavera is delicious and flexible. Perfect for when you have a variety of vegetables on hand. The versatile sauce tastes great with every vegetable.  My favorite part of gardening is that I have tons of fresh produce ready to eat, and I grew it …

Custard French Toast pairs perfectly with sweet and tangy strawberry lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!    There’s no such thing as bad French toast. But there is such a thing as amazing French toast, and this version is amazing. It starts …

This mini sweet peppers recipe combines sweet and tangy peppers with savory seasonings and bright lime crema. Mix up the seasonings to add your own twist! I absolutely adore shishito peppers, and I love the way random peppers are super hot. However, I understand that …

Sundried tomato cream sauce with mushrooms, green onions, and pecorino romano cheese is delicious comfort food. Make it spicy with crushed red pepper. Do you ever end up with a random pound of pasta and no idea what to do with it? Do you ever …

Corn Casserole with Poblano Peppers is sweet, savory, and delicious. My family always argues of the last bit, so make enough for seconds!   I’ve been making cornbread for years and years, I think at one point I lived on corn muffins. But it wasn’t …

Nashville Hot Tofu is perfectly sandwiched between buttery bread with crisp quick pickles. Lightly dressed creamy coleslaw adds a little extra crunch, and a little something to take the edge off the heat.   Here’s What I Learned About Nashville Hot As a Texan, I …

Crying Tiger with Tofu is a delicious and unique dish. Crispy fried tofu combines with spicy Thai chili Nam Jim, Thai basil, and sticky rice for a delicious and balanced dish. I got the inspiration for this dish from my favorite Thai restaurant in Austin, …