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Mushroom Ragu

January 26, 2016 by Allison Hudson

I would never go so far as to say that an all-vegetable dish could actually fool a meat-lover, but there are some that I believe would wholly satisfy the most ardent of carnivores, and this is one of the few and far between. After searching high and low online, I finally just turned to a favorite Bolognese recipe that I first came across in the Epicurious bookazine Italy, which I reference regularly, and made educated adaptations. Including opting out of […]

Categories: Dinner, Pastas • Tags: Dinner, Make Ahead, Meatless Ragu, Mushroom Ragu, Mushroom Ragu Recipe, Mushrooms, Pappardelle, Pasta, Polenta, Ragu, Recipe

Black Bean Butternut Squash Chili

December 1, 2015 by Allison Hudson

On a crisp day this chili is just what the doctor ordered, in so many ways. It’s a great make ahead and pre-portioned servings freeze beautifully. This chili is meatless and can be a welcome respite from heavy cold-weather dishes, yet is still very satisfying.

Categories: Dinner, Lunch, Proteins, Soups • Tags: Black Bean Chili, Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili, Butternut Squash Chili, Chili, Healthy Chili, Healthy Chili Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Healthy Recipe, Leftovers, Make Ahead, Meatless Chili, Recipe, Vegetarian Chili

Make-Ahead Monday: The Muesli Project

September 21, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Since visiting Munich and several small towns in Austria this summer, and being inspired by the phenomenal muesli breakfasts there, I have been on a quest to recreate this Central European staple. A cross between yogurt with granola and oatmeal, for me this muesli has the kind of magic that makes you look forward to tomorrow’s breakfast when you’re getting ready for bed. I cannot wait to one day return My Muesli in Munich, a store dedicated to the endless possibilities […]

Categories: Breakfasts, Oatmeals & Mueslis, Recipes • Tags: Healthy Breakfast, Make Ahead, Make Ahead Breakfast, Muesli, Oatmeal, Recipe, Seasonal

Zucchini Bread Two Ways

September 19, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Since first spying our new home back in June, we agreed that a kitchen ‘facelift’ is in order, and set to locking the project in immediately. As always when anticipating something I’m excited about, it feels like it’s eons away – when we met with a stone supplier for an updated countertop in early August, it felt like the start date of our project would never come. Now, it’s a week away! So in a panic I am baking and […]

Categories: Baked, Breakfasts, Muffins & Quickbreads, Recipes • Tags: Banana Bread, Food Photography, Healthy Baking, Make Ahead, Photography, Quickbread, Recipe, Zucchini Bread

Protein-Packed Veggie Burger

September 18, 2015 by Allison Hudson

So. California. Home to the vegetarian movement in the U.S. The Golden State whose sunshine and mild climate makes possible remarkable produce all year long. Hotbed of almost countless sustainable food startups and home to internationally influential chefs. And place where, to date, my out of home dining experiences have for the most part led to absolutely delicious foods that are as fresh a treat as one could hope for. Except for, you won’t believe it, shockingly underwhelming veggie burgers. […]

Categories: Dinner, Lunch, Proteins • Tags: Food Photography, Make Ahead, Recipe, Vegetarian, Veggie Burger

Fettuccini with Zucchini & Mint Pesto

September 10, 2015 by Allison Hudson

This dish is so good, after I ate the portion pictured here, I immediately ran to my computer to share this recipe. (And I mean immediately – dishes are not yet done. Those who know me know that this means business about how good this dish is – I rarely, *rarely* do anything before cleaning up dishes after dinner, they irk me so.) You have to make this pesto, it is so delicious, flavorful and light. It comes together really […]

Categories: Dinner, Pastas • Tags: Easy Dinner, Food Photography, Italian, Meatless Dinner, Pasta, Photography, Recipe, Seasonal, Weeknight Dinner, Zucchini

Pluot Gallette

September 5, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Do you ever pass by bakery windows or stare into their cases while waiting for coffee and long to order one of the beautiful treats therein, to enjoy both studying it for its beautiful shapes, colors and texture and eating it for its deliciousness, but stop yourself because it’s too indulgent from, well, all angles? Or fall down the rabbit hole of gazing at said treats online, but worry that you won’t get the assembly right, or it will take […]

Categories: Desserts, Pies, Gallettes & Tarts • Tags: Dessert Recipe, Desserts, End of Summer, Galette, Healthy Dessert, Pluot Thyme Galette, Pluots, Recipe, Thyme

Tomato Jam with Bacon, Onion & Garlic

September 3, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Is it just me or is there a teeny bit of a Chicken Little syndrome about the end of Summer going on at the moment? It’s true that the season is coming to a close, but since two weeks ago it feels (on certain social media channels anyway) that this year the transition started earlier and is more akin to impending doom than simply the beginning of Fall. Which by the way is still almost three weeks away and was […]

Categories: Spreads • Tags: Bacon, BLT, Garlic, Photography, Recipe, Seasonal, Seasonal Recipe, Spread, Tomato Bacon Jam, Tomato Jam

Lasagna with Chicken & Mushrooms (Gluten-Free)

August 28, 2015 by Allison Hudson

This delicious dish was unusual for us only in that we do not by design have to avoid gluten. However with what feels like a growing number of friends who must omit the grain-based protein, it seems to make sense to get a handle on a few staples. I am proud to say that our first gluten-intolerant dinner guest pronounced this dish delicious! This lasagna can be made with traditional noodles as well. Which leads me from various dietary needs […]

Categories: Dinner, Pastas, Proteins • Tags: Chicken, Comfort Food, Corn Flour, Dinner, Food Photography, Gluten-Free, Healthy Dinner, Lasagna, Mushrooms, Photography, Recipe, Roast Chicken