Hummus is a wonderful on-the-go lunchtime staple. The incredibly smooth, creamy texture of store-bought hummus is amazing, and luckily for us, I know the secret to getting the same incredibly texture at home: skin the chickpeas. Before you go thinking I'm totally off my rocker, let me assure you that this doesn't take that much time and it really is key to making hummus[...]
Living in Colorado really can be as magical as it sounds. Right now, the fall colors are in full swing, the mountain ranges are capped with fresh snow, the mornings are wrap-in-a-blanket-with-a-cup-of-coffee cold, and the days are pleasantly crisp. We just returned from a weekend on the Western Slope experiencing all of this wonderful fall weather because the magic[...]
Sometimes the seasons seem to blend together, making it difficult to determine when one ends and the next begins. Other times it's a lot more obvious. This was the week where we went to bed one night after an 85-degree summer day and woke up the next morning to 55-degree fall. Fall is wonderful, particularly in Colorado. Those chilly, wrap-in-a-blanke[...]
Homemade ravioli night is an event in my family. It's time-consuming, a labor of love, and well worth it. After our last ravioli fest a week ago, there were about 20 goat cheese, spinach, and Italian sausage -stuffed ravioli left, laid carefully on a sheet pan in our freezer. It's only right to use them quickly, and this simple recipe certainly does them justice. [...]
Why lentils? Lentils are a great meat alternative, meaning they have good amounts of protein, iron, and zinc like meat, but 1) They're cheaper. A 16-ounce bag of lentils will probably run you $2. Compare this to ground beef, which is, on average, $3.80/pound. 2) They contain lots of fiber if you need it. 3) They have a much longer shelf life (you[...]