Vegetable Lasagna

One of the foods that I really missed after becoming a vegetarian was lasagna. For the longest time I just couldn’t fathom a meatless substitute. However, I have recently been experimenting with creating just such a concoction, and after combining several of my favorite recipes with my own additions, I have created the ultimate vegetable…

Mini Lemon Custard Cakes

Based on the title, this recipe probably doesn’t seem to fit in with my current healthy series, but what’s life without a little dessert? If I ate nothing but vegetables and quinoa all the time I would go crazy, so I don’t try to avoid dessert. Sometimes fruit just doesn’t cut the sugar cravings, so…

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

There are some duos that were just meant to be; Bonnie and Clyde, Tom and Jerry…and of course, lemon and blueberry. Blueberries were one of my favorite foods growing up – I’ve probably mentioned this before, but I used to eat them by the pint. However, it wasn’t until I started pairing them with lemon…

Curried Lentil Stew

It’s that time of year again, folks. The days are getting shorter, leaves are changing color, and (the most prominent indication that the seasons are changing) I have started wearing tights underneath my dresses to make summer clothes feel fall appropriate. Fall is probably my favorite season for food because with the cooler temperatures come homemade…

Egg White Frittata

A few weeks ago, I posted a recipe for an amazing tomato quiche, and while I still adore that recipe, I figured I would lighten it up a bit today with my take on its crustless cousin: the frittata. A frittata (or if you’re feeling more Minnesotan, an egg bake) is an easier, healthier alternative…

Balsamic Chickpea Salad

My entire life is basically a never-ending episode of Chopped. But while the contestants on Chopped have a fully stocked pantry and fridge to make their eclectic baskets work (in addition to the promise of $10,000 fueling their creativity) , my pantry and fridge are the baskets. My mom doesn’t go to the grocery store…

Homemade Pizza Dough

Everyone likes pizza. What’s not to like? Bread covered in cheese, vegetables cooked down to the point that they don’t even resemble vegetables, and pretty much whatever else you want! One of the best things about pizza is its versatility; you can use whatever sauces, cheeses, vegetables, and flavors you like, and it’s pretty much…

Avocado Spinach Pesto

Personally, I think pesto needs to stop pretending to be healthy. I look at it and think “oh, it’s green! It must be good for me…right?” And then justify two bowls of pasta in the name of getting my vitamins in. However, if you’ve ever made or eaten traditional pesto, you know that its essential…

Tomato Quiche

There are so many great things about summer…school’s out, morning alarms lie dormant, and the beautiful weather makes produce more delicious and affordable than ever. What do all of these things mean together? Brunch! I usually end up eating brunch inadvertently because I’m not a fully functioning human until about 10:30, but I also think…

Blueberry Walnut Banana Bread

I was a blueberry FIEND when I was younger. It wasn’t uncommon for little 10-year-old Kellyn to down a pint or two in one sitting and I was constantly wondering why they were sold in those little plastic containers instead of barrels. My love of blueberries has certainly not diminished with age, but my portions…

Peanut Yam Soup

I have never been a big soup person. I get that they can be healthy and light and refreshing and whatnot, but in my experience they are rarely satiating and are a major spill hazard. I can even count  how many outfits I have ruined with soup droplets. Overall, the effort is not worth the…

Spicy Parmesan Focaccia Rolls

Some people will tell you that a loaf should be made with only three ingredients: flour, water, and yeast. However, I’m sure that even the most stubborn bread purists will change their tune after having one of these pillowy, flavor-packed rolls. I’ll admit that it’s difficult to improve this classic carb, but adding a layer of…