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Mother's Day is just around the corner, and I think one of the sweetest things my husband and kids do every year is bring me breakfast in bed. There's something incredibly heartwarming about hearing their hushed voices calling back and forth to one another amidst the clanking of pots and pans while preparing my special creation. While I'm a die-hard avocado toast and egg gal, I thought it'd be fun to share my Veggie Frittata recipe for those hosting a Mother's Day brunch. It's delicious, fool-proof and so easy to make for a larger group. 
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March and April are odd months here in the Midwest. One day it's 30 degrees and snowing, the next it's sunny and 60. It not only creates confusion for how to dress -- but also for how to cook! I'm eagerly awaiting the farmers' markets to reopen (bring on the veggies), but I still want a warm, comforting dish on these colder nights. That's where this recipe comes in.  We often think of citrus and associate it with summertime, but citrus is actually at the peak of its season in North America during the winter. This is when the fruit ripens to its sweetest and juiciest -- so run to your local market and stock up!  Broccoli cheddar soup is incredibly comforting and nostalgic for me. My mom used to make a version of this with homemade garlic bread, typically on the weekend, as I remember cupping a warm bowl in my lap while we'd have family movie night. It's hearty and full of flavor -- all I want on a cold winter's night.  My son is an absolute doll. He's only 4, but the kid is such an old soul and already has the palate of a seasoned chef. He loves to cook (and eat) as much as I do ... we chat about the different kinds of cheeses we like, our favorite vegetables to grow in the garden and how acidic foods make our mouths pucker. So one day after preschool, I made this grilled cheese for him -- and he was so in love with it that he requested the "fancy" grilled cheese every day thereafter for over a week!  Split pea soup is one of those dishes you either love or hate. The split peas themselves do lend a rather distinct flavor, but for me, it's one of the most comforting, heart-warming soups during the autumn and winter months here in the Midwest.  Anyone who knows me knows I can't stand wasting food. While some cooks relish in fancy ingredients, I find no greater pleasure than digging into the depths of my refrigerator, freezer and pantry, only to come up with new and delicious meals. This salad was no exception.  Ah, enchiladas. I love Mexican/Latin-inspired cuisine and enchiladas have always been a favorite of mine. The crispy edges and soft interior ... plus, I love the endless possibilities for fillings; veggies, cheese, meat (if you eat it), shrimp, tofu, beans, rice, and so on. I went with a classic filling on this one but made it vegetarian by using Quorn USA "meat" crumbles. My husband - who loves a good steak - said these were delicious and wouldn't have known they were plant-based unless I'd told him.  I've been vegetarian for over a decade now, and one of my favorite things to do as a chef is take classic recipes - like Shepherd's Pie - and swap out the meat for plant-based alternatives. Despite the acceptance and push toward vegetarian and vegan diets in recent years, I think there's still an underlying misconception that flavorful, robust meals can't be achieved without meat. The good news is, that's entirely untrue -- and this comforting, filling, hearty dish is here to prove it.  |
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