Megan-simple kale salad (with bonus scavenger cocktail action)
It seems my friends make EVERYTHING with kale — salads, risottos, pastas, and even drinks. I go to my buddy Jessica’s house once a week so that she can make sure I’m eating at least one meal that’s not microwavable, and this time I stopped drinking wine long enough to document her incredible kale salad recipe. (Not only that, but we got a little creative and made a cocktail out of the leftover kale stocks.)
Megan-simple hearty winter recipe: Hoppin’ John!
Hoppin’ John is a traditional southern dish that is usually eaten on New Years’ Day, because it’s thought to bring good luck. It’s not much harder than dropping some stuff in a pan and letting it cook down, so (*cough* Megan): TRY IT. I think you’ll be surprised!
Tacos, chocolate, and cheesy bread: 5 tasty popcorn recipes that go beyond “just butter”
Let’s be honest, sometimes you just want to plop in front of the TV and munch away. What’s a better snack for doing exactly that than popcorn!? If you can resist smothering your popcorn in butter you’re actually left with a very virtuous snack — one that’s low in calories, high in fiber, packed with antioxidants, and gluten free!
Create your mega dream cookie: 1 basic cookie recipe with 10 delicious variations
This basic cookie recipe can be adapted to create your mega dream cookie. If you want to try out a few new ideas, make the basic recipe and split it into four to make a few cookies in each flavour. Get creative and share the love — make a batch for your friends or workmates today!
Easy-cheesy pumpkin dip
Since it’s that time of year when squash is cheap and plentiful, I picked up a kabocha squash (a.k.a. Japanese pumpkin) and decided to make something with it for Thanksgiving dinner. But I don’t like pumpkin pie or any other vegetable-as-dessert type things, so I figured I’d make something savoury. Anything with cheese tends to be a winner, and with the stripe-y pumpkin-bowl the dip is baked in, you can gain bonus points for fancy-ass presentation.
Irresistibly decadent one-pot pasta in under 30 minutes
Experimenting with One-Pan Pasta is the culinary equivalent to a night out on the town: Irresistibly decadent and utterly worth the occasional indulgence. Sometimes a little self-indulgence is just what a girl needs — especially when it only takes 30 minutes. Try this one pot pasta for a show-stopping quick and easy dinner for friends.
Make Megan-simple applesauce in the slow cooker
This dead-easy version of homemade applesauce has no added sugar and only a couple of ingredients. You don’t need to watch it, you don’t need to know how to can, and the only special ingredient you need is a slow cooker.
Megan-simple pork chop and black bean recipe
I have a nice simple pork chops and black beans recipe, taken from The Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook, for people like Megan. It might cheat just a little, since it calls for jarred salsa, but it’s easy, fast, good and rather healthy. And front start to finish it only takes 20 minutes.