Pumpkin Sausage Soup

A savory and earthy soup melding pumpkin, sausage, herbs, and spices. Originally Posted: Dec. 20, 2021 Last Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 Total Time: about 45 minutes total Intro A Soup for Beginner Cooks This Pumpkin and Sausage Soup is one of my all-time favorite soup recipes. The pumpkin and pork sausage blend together for the …

North African Spice Blend

A simplified spice blend inspired by Maghrebi (North African) cuisine. Originally Posted: Dec. 9, 2021 Total Time: Just a few minutes Intro This blend originally comes from a salmon recipe in a paleo cookbook called Well Fed (which I highly recommend if you’re interested in easy, healthy meals). After finding a very similar spice blend …

Chorizo & Egg Bowl

Chorizo & Egg Bowl: A Mexican-inspired breakfast based on one of my dad’s old weekend breakfasts. Originally Posted: Dec. 6, 2021 Total Time: 30 – 45 minutes Intro Here’s a spruced up version of a weekend breakfast my dad used to make when we were growing up. Chorizo scrambled eggs is a classic, but since …

Herbes de Provence Chicken Thighs

Herbes de Provence Chicken Thighs: A simple and classic dish. Originally Posted: Dec. 6, 2021 Total Time: 25 minutes Intro My favorite way to cook chicken thighs is with a cast iron skillet. It’s a versatile cooking method that can be done with many different flavors and seasonings. The thighs end up flavorful, juicy, and …

Quinoa & Feta Salad

Quinoa & Feta Salad: A quick side dish that pairs with almost anything. Originally Posted: Dec. 6, 2021 Total Time: about 30 minutes Intro This easy side dish is based on a simpler version that my mom used to make for us; her version was just quinoa, diced tomatoes, and feta cheese. One night we …