I think I’m about to resonate with a lot of Midwesterners: Portillo’s is the holy grail of fast casual dining. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, it was a ...
Vegan Nashville Hot Chicken Bowl
This post is sponsored by ALDI. All thoughts and opinions are my own.Friends and family who know I’m a food blogger are always asking me where I get ideas ...
Instant Pot Egyptian Koshari (Gluten-Free)
Did anyone watch the Oscars a few weeks ago? I was thrilled to see Rami Malek win best actor for Bohemian Rhapsody. I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I think ...
Banh Mi Bowl with Lemongrass Tofu
Have you ever visited a country and instantly fell in love? Yeah, that didn’t happen for me in Vietnam. We were scammed out of nearly our entire trip budget on ...
Warm and Creamy Skillet Spinach Dip
By the time you read this I’ll be in California. I’ve bounced back and forth between Los Angeles and Chicago for the past five years and it looks like I might ...
Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
There are certain meals that have a permanent place on my cozy foods list. Spaghetti drenched in marinara sauce is definitely up there; so is macaroni and ...
Warm Pasta Salad with Healthy Greens
I’m in a lunch rut. There, I said it. I cannot get into a midday meal groove for the life of me. To be honest, it’s a little embarrassing. When I’m not eating, ...
Drunken Pinto Beans over Creamy Polenta
How often do you cook with beer, wine, or liquor? It’s not unusual to catch me cooking with a glass of wine in hand (in fact, it’s pretty common). But, for some ...
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil & Thyme (Instant Pot Option!)
Growing up, mashed potatoes were a very important part of Thanksgiving dinner. In my mind, they were the main event (I wasn’t into turkey, even back then). My ...
Orange Cranberry Vegan Cheesecake Bars
I’m not much of a sweets person, but I’d do just about anything for a slice of cheesecake. That creamy texture and rich flavor is a perfect match for a crumbly ...
