I want to share what I’ve written in 2025 all in one place, as it often feels like I’m writing into a void that will never be seen. The year started with publishing for an online magazine called Brainz. I wrote for them without pay to gain experience, hone myContinue Reading
Creamy White Chicken Crock Pot Chili **Recipe Update!!** This is my most popular recipe by far, and over the years I’ve adjusted it- so instead of sending everyone on a goose chase, here’s the updated version. I’ll put additional adaptations at the end. It is truly difficult to mess upContinue Reading
Butterscotch Apple Lactation Bites I might still do some fine-tuning on this flavor, but they’re still delicious! I used a full cup of finely chopped freeze-dried apples, but between the butterscotch chips and the nut butter, the apple isn’t as pronounced as I’d like it to be. I’ll update thisContinue Reading
Oh man, these were good. We will be making them again. Chicken Burgers: 1 lb ground chicken 1/4 cup cooked spinach, packed 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1.5 tbsp diced onion 1.5 tsp Greek seasoning A few dashes salt and pepper Remove rings- you don’t want raw chicken bits inContinue Reading
Raspberry Mocha Lactation Bites Hear me out. My all-time favorite coffee drink is the signature latte from a small chain in Delaware called Brew Haha, and it’s raspberry mocha flavored. If this sounds like a big YES to you, grab yourself some espresso chocolate chips and make these as-is (and PLEASEContinue Reading
CLASSIC COLE SLAW (serves roughly 4) 1/4 large green cabbage sliced and chopped (Sometimes I use a mandoline slicer for thinner cabbage) 1 large carrot, shredded 2 tbsp red onion, minced 1/3 cup mayo (my fave is Sir Kensington’s avocado oil mayo) 1 tbsp ACV (apple cider vinegar) 1/8 tspContinue Reading
2 large Russet potatoes 1.5 teaspoons each of Ranch Seasoning and Super Onion Seasoning (or spices of choice- mine were Balanced Bites brand) Avocado oil (about 2 tbsp). You can also sub olive oil. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve the potatoes lengthwise and then slice them into frenchContinue Reading
Eggplant Parm with Green Beans We go meatless for a meal here and there and this was so filling and satisfying that we didn’t miss the meat at all! (Also, I had another helping- when it’s good, wholesome food there is no restricting in this house). If you’re going toContinue Reading
Veggie Lasagna I am modeling this lasagna after the veggie lasagna I remember from summer camp (which was essentially Stouffer’s, I imagine)? I would get it any time I didn’t want the regular meal or whenever I heard they were serving it, really. I have fond memories of it. DuringContinue Reading
1 red bell pepper One 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup tahini (I use Trader Joe’s) 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped or minced 2 tbsp cold water 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt (more to taste) 1/4 tsp cumin Preheat ovenContinue Reading