These mashed purple sweet potatoes make a sweet side dish. If you like both mashed sweet potatoes and banana, this is the recipe for you. This the best purple sweet potato recipe because the richness comes from the sweet potatoes and the banana. So you can make these healthy mashed sweet potatoes without milk, butter,…
I really am in love with Stokes purple sweet potatoes. I’ve used them to make purple sweet potato pancakes like latkes. And this week I made mashed purple sweet potatoes and banana. There was one baked sweet potato leftover from that night, so I used it for this purple sweet potato sourdough sandwich loaf. I’ve…
When life gives a Jewish girl purple sweet potatoes, what does she do? She makes purple sweet potato pancakes and homemade applesauce.
This recipe for baked purple sweet potatoes loaded with white beans, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and rosemary is for a loyal reader who asked for “more vegetables.” I think it’s been about 15 years, since a bicycle trip to Argentina and Chile, that I gave up being ovo-lacto vegetarian. But I’m always happy to eat more…
I made a sweet potato sourdough discard bread with bacon. Actually, I made a recipe for sweet potato and bacon and maple syrup sourdough bread. I did. I blame those amazing sweet potato biscuits from Jubilee from a few days ago.
During the month of February, I’ll be reflecting on and celebrating Black History Month by cooking from Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin. The first thing you notice when you flip through this cookbook is how beautiful it is. But next, at least for me, was the challenge to…
This sweet corn soup recipe is an ode to the end of summer. A time to revel in the bounty of the harvest and enjoy the last few warm days and nights. This corn soup is for those nights.
This easy 4 ingredient potato soup recipe is all you need for weeknight dinners when the weather is chilly. It’s a silky smooth potato soup that tastes tons richer than you’d expect with just four ingredients. As with many things, you can always make it more complicated, and I’ve added some suggestions below for variations….
I recently posted a grilled cheese sandwich with Taleggio and apple slices that I made on my sweet potato bacon sourdough bread, and someone asked me why I put apple in my grilled cheese sandwich. For the crunch of course, I replied. I got to thinking that I’d never really thought systematically about apples. Which…
These Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins unite two of your favorite muffins in a combination that’s a surprise for your taste buds. Moist and fluffy, with bursts of tangy blueberries and pockets of rich chocolate in every bite, these muffins whip up in under 30 minutes. Blueberry chocolate chip muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or…
Do you need some ideas for what to serve with meatballs? If you’re like me, you love making (and eating) meatballs for dinner. Meatballs come together quickly and, like meatloaf, have an infinite variety. Name your favorite. Spaghetti and meatballs? Barbecue meatballs? Baked meatballs? Asian meatballs? Or maybe you want a vegetarian quinoa ball instead…
These mini pie crust shells make the perfect bite sized mini pies. Fill them with savory fillings, and they’ll be the hit for your next cocktail party. Fill the shells with sweet fillings, and you have mini dessert cups. Making your own can be fussy, and you might be tempted just to buy pre-made pie…
This Leek and Butternut Squash Quiche is packed with vegetables, cheese, and a smooth, creamy filling. It’s a great option for Meatless Monday dinners if you have a ready pie crust or for brunch if you want to bake from scratch. The beautiful orange color of butternut squash and other winter squashes means that this…
This Nutella Banana Bread recipe is not your everyday banana bread. It’s rich and decadent and packed with chocolate chips and ribbons of Nutella swirl. And yet it’s as easy to make as any other. Enjoy a slice of Nutella banana bread as an afternoon snack or a late-night dessert alongside a creamy espresso martini…
This Rainbow Salad Bowl with Maple Dijon Dressing makes a colorful and light main course salad. And, even more important for those busy weeknights, composing this rainbow salad can be as quick and simple or as involved as you want. You can also serve this rainbow salad as a side salad for a simple main…
When you’re a sandwich lover, you know that your sandwich bread can make or break the whole experience. Whether you prefer a classic white bread, a hearty whole wheat, a pita pocket, or something more adventurous, making your own sandwich bread can take your lunch game to the next level. You can buy sandwich bread…
This cranberry, pecan, and mushroom turkey meatloaf recipe is meant to remind you of Thanksgiving dinner. Just add your favorite sides!
These ube crinkle cookies turn the nutty, vanilla flavor of ube into a chewy crinkle cookie. Love chocolate crinkles and want to try another crinkle recipe? Try this purple twist on a classic cookie.
Introducing… mini banana muffins! If you thought banana bread couldn’t get any better, prepare to be blown away by these moist, flavor-filled bite-sized treats. I’ve taken my one bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipe, dropped the chocolate chips, and added in dark rum and a combination of spices found in cooking from the West Indies….
These fried patty pan squash patties are a great patty pan squash recipe for those of you who either love patty pans or are being overrun with squash from your vegetable garden.
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe makes a quick Thanksgiving-inspired lunch in just 10 minutes. Pack it into a sandwich made with this semolina bread or pita pockets, or go light with just a bit of lettuce. Making chicken salad with pecans and dried cranberries is the perfect way to use up leftover roast chicken…
This Rainbow Bread is a burst of colorful magic in every bite! Imagine fluffy clouds of Japanese milk bread transformed into a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of vibrant hues. Soft, pillowy, and delicately sweet, each slice tells a tale of whimsy and imagination. Whether you’re hosting a tea party, surprising the little ones with a rainbow grilled…
This one-pan apple bourbon pork tenderloin is a quick, easy, and tasty meal that you can make on a weeknight. It takes 30 to 40 minutes from start to finish. And you can make a salad, unpack lunchboxes, and help out with homework during the same time.
This unsweetened strawberry applesauce recipe has only strawberries, apples, and a bit of vanilla to bring out their flavor. It’s the perfect snack for kid and adult alike. And it’s simple to make and keeps well in your refrigerator or freezer. This homemade applesauce needs no added sugar because the strawberries in the recipe provide…
Looking for a delicious and colorful breakfast idea? Look no further than these red velvet beet waffles! Made with puréed beets and cocoa powder, these waffles are a feast for the eyes and a treat for your taste buds. Plus, they’re a great way to sneak extra veggies into your diet! Serve them up with…
These ube macaroons came about when a friend gave me this can of ube flavored condensed milk she had purchased because she had never seen it before. She thought, given my purple cow bread and my purple velvet cake, that I might like to make another purple baked good.
This purple velvet cake with white chocolate cream cheese frosting (in purple) is adapted from an Epicurious red velvet cake. I clearly remember the first time I made the red version. I brought it to a friend’s house for a potluck, and someone asked me to make the cake for their wedding. Talk about instilling…
There are a lot of articles and blog posts out there about how to create your own bowl. Like this one. Or this one. And they all say similar things. Pick a grain or rice or noodle. Choose a protein. Add vegetables. Top with some garnishes and a sauce or vinaigrette. Here’s a recipe or…
Turn slow Braised Boneless Country Style Ribs into pulled pork, and you have the start of a meal-in-a-bowl pulled pork bowl or an unbelievably delicious sandwich. Whether you make your boneless country style pork ribs in the oven or the slow cooker, it’s easy to make pulled pork and homemade barbecue sauce with minimal fuss….
It needed to be done. I had been meaning to make a Japanese (Hokkaido) milk bread for some time. And then thenerdiebaker posted this cow-patterned milk bread on Instagram. As a graduate of Williams College (in Williamstown, Massachusetts), where our mascot was the purple cow, I knew what I had to do. I had to…
This list of my favorite cookbooks was inspired by Pi day. March 14th, you know, 3.14. Pi? All I can ever remember of the most famous irrational number is 3.1415927 (rounded). What I remember more clearly is the person who sat behind me in multivariable calculus who used to finish his tests early and then…
During the month of February, I have been reflecting on and celebrating Black History Month by cooking from Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin. As February comes to a close, I want to share a celebration wrap-oup. A Jubilee Jamboree, so to speak. Clockwise from top left: chicken and…
There are not many people who could use “harm reduction” and “cauliflower macaroni and cheese” in the same context. I’ve been thinking a lot about harm reduction lately, and it’s not just because I was interviewed for a Seattle Times article about Valentine’s Day, sex, and COVID.
You wouldn’t think that baked tofu could rock your world, but this crispy baked tofu recipe was a revelation. The recipe I was making for dinner called for a block of smoked tofu, and I couldn’t find that in the supermarket. So I decided to see what would would happen if I baked tofu instead…
These spicy pickled onions provide the perfect bit of tangy sweetness, heat, and crunch to your favorite tacos and sandwich. And yet they’re so quick and easy to prepare. Refrigerator pickled onions need only five ingredients and 10 minutes of your time. Once you have a jar, you’ll be adding these pretty pink pickled onions…
This semolina bread recipe makes a soft and nutty-flavored bread loaf with semolina flour that’s perfect for your favorite sandwich. Or make it as a free-standing, rustic semolina loaf and serve it aside your favorite soup and salad.
Apple waffles with caramelized onions are a scrumptious fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Imagine waffles packed with apples, soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Whipping up these apple and onion waffles is a breeze, especially if you have some leftover caramelized onions on hand. If not, don’t worry! Just…
These roasted cauliflower burgers are a flavor-packed veggie burger option for your next burger night. Made with roasted cauliflower, cheddar cheese, raisins, carrots, onions, and quinoa, they’re the perfect vehicle for your favorite condiments.
This cast iron chicken breast recipe makes perfectly cooked, juicy pan-roasted chicken breasts in under 30 minutes. It’s easy. It’s reliable. And everyone needs an easy, reliable chicken breast recipe, whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef. Unlike many other recipes, you don’t need any fancy kitchen cookware or gadgets. All you…
This lemon apple curd recipe makes a silky smooth apple curd that’s not too sweet and not too tart. Whether enjoyed straight from the fridge or freezer or used to fill a pastry shell, every bite is a mouthful of memories of rain boots and red-orange maples. This apple curd follows in the footsteps of…
