Blueberry Swamp Pie

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Blueberry swamp pie is a messy but delicious dessert that combines a streusel-topped blueberry pie with a vanilla custard filling – the best of both worlds!
Blueberry Swamp Pie

There are two more days until we’re “Spring Official” and so I am taking it upon myself to declare it PIE SEASON.

Don’t get me wrong, I eat pies all year round but there is something really special about those first berry pies of spring. They’re just like a breath a fresh air after a winter of potatoes and root vegetables and brussels sprouts.

Eeeeeeeee I CAN’T WAIT.

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One Pot Vegan Caribbean Pelau with Beans and Spinach

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A one pot vegan Caribbean pelau filled with hearty beans and spinach for a complete, easy weeknight meal.
One Pot Vegan Caribbean Pelau with Beans and Spinach

Doing the happy one pot meal dance!

Pretty sure there is not much better on a weeknight when you’re tired and there’s a baby head pushing into your bladder so standing for an hour in front of the stove is just not an option. (Well, other than someone handing you a freezer full of ice cream and a spoon – hint hint.)

Bonus if said meal is packed with legumes for healthy plant-based protein, loads of vegetables, and rice for hearty sustenance. Yes yes count me in.

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What To Cook This Week – Week of 3/12/2022

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What To Cook This Week - Week 11

Hello from the middle of a baby stuff-splosion. We are in the lead-up to the final countdown and it shows. This weekend we’re mainly working on getting our bedroom baby-ready, which involves removing some furniture, just general clean-up, and maybe even packing a hospital bag. Maybe. Today is the perfect rain/snow mix of a day to get stuff done since we’ll be stuck inside anyway, so hopefully we can muster up the motivation to just do it. 

Here’s what we’re cooking this week!

  • Starting off the week with a cheesy pasta bake – can’t go wrong with that!
  • Next up – my FAVORITE halal street cart chickpeas. These are insane. They have a few different components, some of which can be made ahead of time (or just omitted if you’re not into them) so don’t be scared.
  • On Tuesday we’re making a weeknight-friendly vegetarian chili. Yes yes yes.
  • Pesto and cheddar grilled cheese with tomato soup is on the menu for Wednesday – mega comfort.
  • Finally, we’re closing out the week with the easiest chickpea and vegetable stir fry.
  • For dessert we’re making dark chocolate ganache bundt cake! Feel free to add some Bailey’s into the ganache for a St. Patrick’s Day twist.

Happy eating!

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Spicy Cherry Tomato and Feta Pasta

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Spicy Cherry Tomato and Feta Pasta – a simple, fresh tomato sauce made with cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and calabrian chili paste tossed with feta cheese and served with pasta.
Spicy Cherry Tomato and Feta Pasta

WARNING. If you’ve come here expecting some adulterated version of 2021’s TikTok pasta, then you have come to the wrong place.

I barely understand what TikTok is, let alone how to use it or steal recipe inspiration from it. Sorry, not sorry.

Rather, this spicy cherry tomato and feta pasta situation is what happens when you anticipate having the energy to make some sort of feta/tomato appetizer for family that is coming over for the first time in two years but actually can only peel yourself off the couch long enough to pour pita chips into a bowl and open a container of hummus, leaving you with a lot of cherry tomatoes and feta to figure out dinner with.

What is a girl to do other than make pasta?

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Saucy Sweet Potato, Roasted Tomato, and Black Bean Tortilla Bowls

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Saucy sweet potato, roasted tomato, and black bean tortilla bowls are a family favorite! Somewhere between a soup and a stew, they are hearty and satisfying, especially after loading them up with all the toppings.
Saucy Sweet Potato, Roasted Tomato, and Black Bean Tortilla Bowls

Saucy black bean tortilla bowls, coming in hot.

Not, like, spicy hot (unless you want them to be!). More like loaded-up-with-everything-you’ve-been-craving hot.

That is, if you’re me, in month eight point five (million) of pregnancy just wanting to eat some version of a burrito bowl every day. The baby has good taste, what can I say.

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What To Cook This Week – Week of 3/5/2022

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What To Cook This Week - Week 10

Helllooooooo! Welcome to March and hopefully SPRING. We’ve had some teaser warm weather days and I am ready for more. Also trying to focus on the weather to avoid all of the other stress going on in the world, so there’s that.

Here’s what we’re cooking this week!

  • Starting off the week with my a truly excellent not-fried eggplant parmesan. This even won over my eggplant-hating husband, so you know it’s good.
  • Next up – a super easy and light winter citrus salad with avocado, burrata, and balsamic syrup. Really fabulous.
  • On Tuesday we’re making smoky black bean and tofu scramble tacos! These could not be easier and are a great pantry meal.
  • One pot miso noodle soup is on the menu for Wednesday. Total comfort food.
  • Finally, we’re closing out the week with a 5 ingredient pesto and goat cheese pasta.
  • For dessert we’re making reader favorite pistachio cream pie. THE BEST.

Happy eating!

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