dinner

Butternut Squash Crabmeat Mac & Cheese

November 23, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 6 Comments

I haven’t totally thrown healthy out the window, okay? I know there have been pies and dips and talk of cinnamon rolls. This cold weather + holiday inklings in my heart bring out the comfort food desires.

Comfort food sometimes get a bad rap. But ya know what? Comfort food is always healthy in at least one way — it’s always healthy for the soul. Sitting cozy by the fire, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket, possibly with a dog or cat curled up next to you, and maybe a significant other, reading a book, sharing a big bowl of Butternut Squash Crabmeat Mac & Cheese… Just thinking about it is good for my soul.

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5-Minute Smoky Pumpkin Hummus

November 10, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 6 Comments

You could make plain hummus in five minutes, but will it look this good? My recipe for 5-Minute Smoky Pumpkin Hummus looks bomb and it’s also got that savory and spicy and sweet thing goin’ on. Plus, it’s gluten free, sugar free, and vegan.

My recipe for 5-Minute Smoky Pumpkin Hummus looks bomb and it's also got that savory and spicy and sweet thing goin' on. #glutenfree #sugarfree and #vegan | theeverykitchen.com

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Turkey Sausage and Kale Bread Pudding

November 2, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 4 Comments

This is not stuffing. This is better than stuffing. In fact, Turkey Sausage and Kale Bread Pudding is the best thing I’ve ever made. This recipe is a wonderful addition to any fall feast and can easily be made vegetarian.

Turkey Sausage and Kale Bread Pudding is the best thing I've ever made. This recipe is a wonderful addition to any fall feast and can easily be made vegetarian. #sugarfree #thanksgivingi #fallrecipes | theeverykitchen.com

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Beet Hash with Runny Eggs

October 15, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 4 Comments

First I’m going to tell you about the food. The excellent food. I love this recipe. But then… then I want to share an inspirational story about how I landed my exciting new freelance gig. So keep reading!

I had all these beets in my fridge last week and no good way to use them up. I love beets, but sometimes the cleaning and peeling and roasting and the messy pink liquid that stains your fingers and your countertops seems like a lot of trouble for a simple salad. And when I decide I’m hungry, I’m hungry RIGHT NOW. I don’t want to wait for the oven to preheat and then wait for the beets to slow roast.

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Autumn Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Spinach

October 8, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 4 Comments

I’m not gonna sugar-coat it. Lasagna is hard people. This is not your one-meal, 30-minute dinner dish. But if you’re okay with that, this dish is certainly worth the effort.

If you’re like me, sometimes you’re in the mood to get a lot of dishes dirty. Sometimes we want a challenge! Sometimes we need that cathartic kitchen time during which we are so consumed by the recipe that we don’t have time to think, eat, or breath anything else. If you’re in the mood for that kind of cooking session, this dish is certainly worth the effort.

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Breakfast Salad

September 28, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 4 Comments

Back to the food!

Well, almost… I just want to say how much I love you guys. I’d like to write an entire warm-fuzzy post about all you blog friends, but I’ll keep it short and sweet and just say that I have the best Internet friends and the best in-person friends a girl could ask for and since I’m fat and happy on all the love in my life this past weekend, let’s lean out a little with something green.

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Simplest Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce

September 17, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 2 Comments

Please tell me you have room left in your big food-loving heart for a last tomato recipe. Please tell me that you’re kitchen looks like mine and you have too many left over tomatoes (and bell peppers and jalapeños) than you know what to do with. And now, take a deep breath, because we are going to cook all of those tomatoes down into a smooth, creamy, almost sweet sauce that you can eat right away or freeze for those days when you have the wintertime blues and desperately need a late-summer tomato pick-me-up.

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The Best Tailgate Sliders

September 10, 2015 by theeverykitchen@gmail.com 4 Comments

Honestly though. A tailgate slider doesn’t need to be this fancy. You could very easily make the meat patties, melt some cheese on top, throw it on a little bun, and just add ketchup.

That’s how I ate the thing on Saturday and it was about the most fantastic slider I’ve ever tasted. I mean, heavenly. Like, I closed my eyes and lifted by face toward the heavens and smiled as tears of joyful food love ran down my face.

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