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    Fall

    Sweet Potato Muffins

    Last week, a student arrived to school a few hours late. He had been at an appointment. I told him about the writing project that […]

    Butternut Squash Black Bean Wrap

    Last night, I had a life-changing experience. I saw the Justin Bieber movie. In 3D. After laughing, crying (what?), and reaching out to touch Justin’s […]

    Red Pepper and Artichoke Panini

    Red Pepper and Artichoke Panini: Red pepper hummus, artichokes, turkey and provolone for good measure, all enveloped in a crispy, buttery crust… all courtesy of […]

    Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies

    It all starts here. In reality, it could all end right here and I’d be one happy cookie monster. But the true mastermind here is […]

    Cheesy Black Bean Risotto

    Black bean risotto is the food of choice this week. Yes, I said week. It’s a little random, I know, but the inspiration for “Risotto […]

    Edamame Hummus Wrap

    It’s the day after Thanksgiving. I woke up hungry (somehow that doesn’t seem right, considering all that I ate yesterday) and after exhausting all my […]

    Creamy Root Vegetable Stew

    What a beautiful sight. At least, to me it is. Creamy, thick, slightly cheesy (ok, maybe really cheesy), and a tad spicy makes for a […]

    Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sugared Walnuts

    Sugared Walnuts. I love Sugared Walnuts. Read: I love butter and brown sugar. Interestingly enough, it wasn’t until writing this post that I realized, whoops, […]

    Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Parfaits

    Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Parfaits! The bad news is that it’s not exactly health food. The good news is that it’s tasty. Like, go ahead and […]

    Chili-Corn Casserole with Polenta

    What bonds people better than experiencing a bank robbery together? Many things, actually. Such as (annual) trips to the Wisconsin Dells. Late night movies and […]