There are few things better than mashed potatoes in life, but sometimes I’m in the mood for something lighter. While I’m usually not a fan of lighter cauliflower substitutes for actual carbs (cauliflower rice – …
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Recipe: Mashed Cauliflower
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Recipe: Cranberry Orange Relish
Welcome to my Mom’s classic Cranberry Orange Relish, the recipe that graces our family’s holiday table at Thanksgiving every year, and a recipe that has shockingly not made it to the blog until just now …
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Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin with Preserved Lemon and Basil Dressing
Well friends, it’s officially my favorite time of year – deep fall, the calm before the storm of the holiday season. Pumpkins and persimmons abound at the farmer’s market, greens taking off in the winter …
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Recipe: Mulled Wine Cranberry Jam
I pulled this recipe from a Serious Eats article that uses a version of this jam in a beautiful, festive looking cake and made some adjustments for my own use. This jam is the ultimate …
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Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up
It’s officially the week of Thanksgiving, one of my personal favorite holidays, mostly because of the food. To celebrate, I’ve put together my unofficial guide to Thanksgiving, a collection of recipes found here on the …
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Recipe: Cranberry Apple Crumble
Apple crumble of some form or another has been on the weekly rotation in my house for the past few weeks. Apples are abundant this time of year, and nothing makes me feel more in …
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Leftover Transformation: Waffled Mashed Potatoes
Although mashed potatoes are not typically on the menu at my house, for this first time in a while we had a craving for them and whipped up a batch of herby kale mashed potatoes …
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Recipe: Cranberry Orange Chutney
While I recognize that the main window for cranberry sauce consumption has passed (Thanksgiving week is over and done), I happen to have been buying and eating a lot of fresh cranberries this season, and …
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Recipe: Brussels Sprouts Salad with Roasted Pumpkin, Pomegranates, and Almonds
This recipe was inspired by an Instagram recipe contest hosted by the Visit California and California Grown pages. The goal was to create a dish highlighting California Grown almonds, pomegranates, and pumpkins – all of …
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Meal Prep Magic: Turkey Noodle Soup
I’ve talked about my great love of soup in the winter time – both as a healthy, warm meal as well as the perfect candidate for meal prep. This recipe takes advantage of the leftover …
Claire Aucella 