Healthy Recipes

I was standing in the frozen foods aisle last November, staring at a box of pre-made sweet potato casserole, when the smell hit me. Not … Read more

There used to be a tiny French bistro tucked away on a side street in Portland called Le Petit Chou that made a stuffed mushroom … Read more

The neighborhood fall potluck was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate dishes—I’d seen the sign-up sheet. There was … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday in late September, and I was supposed to be meal-prepping for the week. Instead, I found myself … Read more

The potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. My phone buzzed with a reminder from my cousin, Jenna, who was hosting her annual … Read more

This was supposed to be a roast chicken dinner. I had the bird, the potatoes were peeled, and the carrots were ready for a honey … Read more

A friend of mine had claimed to hate pumpkin for as long as I’d known her. Years. Every fall, when the pumpkin spice lattes started … Read more

My roommate asked why I couldn’t just throw everything in one jar the night before instead of dirtying a pot. I started to explain why … Read more

Introduction I need a breakfast that does more than just fill me up this morning. Something that actually stays with me past ten o’clock, you … Read more

I was standing in line at the hardware store last October, holding a bag of lightbulbs and a new oven mitt I didn’t really need, … Read more

My husband took one bite of these Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats last Tuesday morning and just stared at me. Then he asked if … Read more

The neighborhood fall brunch was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. I mean, I’d RSVP’d “yes” three weeks ago with the confidence of someone … Read more

There used to be a little café tucked inside a converted florist shop on the corner of Elm and 4th that made the most incredible … Read more

My friend Jenna asked why I couldn’t just skip the searing step and throw the pork tenderloin straight into the apple cider. I started to … Read more

I swore I’d never be that person who makes themed food for Halloween. For years, I watched friends spend hours crafting spiderweb pizzas and jack-o-lantern … Read more

My friend Sarah took one bite of these crispy delicata squash rings and just stared at me for a solid five seconds. Not in a … Read more

The summer I turned thirty-two, our oven broke. Not dramatically—no smoke or sparks—just a quiet death of the heating element mid-week, right when the grocery … Read more

I figured meal prep meant sad, dry containers of chicken and rice for the next four days. It took about one batch of these Healthy … Read more

The third Tupperware container came back empty. Not just empty—rinsed. My coworker Sarah actually brought it to my desk and said, “I need the recipe … Read more

I was standing in line at the hardware store—of all places—holding a bag of lightbulbs and trying to remember if I needed a new caulk … Read more