After a month of mornings craving non-traditional breakfast foods--pasta, sandwiches, stir-fried vegetables, salad--this week has been all about standard American breakfast fare. One particular craving I've had is for bagels and cream cheese. A couple of times a year, my husband and I go to a local bagel shop and share an Everything bagel with … Continue reading Maple-Kissed Walnut Spread
If popcorn could take part in high school popularity contests, this recipe would win the titles Most Likely to Succeed, Best All-Around, Most Popular, and Tastiest. Ok, that last one isn't a real category (or at least I hope it isn't!) but truly, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. I got my inspiration from The Kitchn, … Continue reading Vanilla and Cardamom-Scented Peanut Butter Popcorn
This is a pear-fect holiday dish. The fragrance of vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon wafting through your kitchen will get you into the holiday mood. This is a lovely accompaniment to turkey, beef, or lamb. Try this dish instead of marshmallow or candied yams--you'll still get the sweetness you crave without all the crap sugar. Your … Continue reading Pear-fect Kale
I've always enjoyed gourmet popcorn. The ones that come in the big tins, divided, in various flavors. As a kid, I'd grab tiny fistfuls and delight in their cheddary/chocolaty/toffee-crunchy goodness. As I became a teenager, I realized that all that stuff on the usually diet-friendly popcorn was anything but, and stayed away from it. Now … Continue reading Sweet and Spicy Popcorn
I love making popcorn. Not microwave popcorn though. I pop it the old-fashioned way...in a pot on the stove. This method is just as quick, more delicious, and exponentially better for you. This recipe for basic popcorn, which is not to be confused with bland popcorn, is simple and works well. My popcorn never burns, … Continue reading Basically Delicious Popcorn Recipe
Kristin Rath 