We all go through food phases. The kind where our senses, stomach, and mind come together and fall head over heels in love with a dish, cuisine, or flavor. For a while, that love is insatiable. You're …
Whole Wheat Kabocha Muffins
Kabocha squash isn't just for the dinner table. The nutty sweetness is perfect for adding to baked goods, which also gives your treats a nutritional boost. The possibilities seem endless for what you …
Sweet & Smoky Mashed Kabocha
When I was a freshman in college, my stress came in the form of upset stomachs. Every Monday, like clockwork, my stomach would feel horrible and churn-y. To help with the stress rollicking around in …
Stuffed Kabocha Squash with Sriracha Yogurt Dressing
This is a waste-free, low hassle meal. The greatness of kabocha's soft and edible skin means there's little hassle in eating it stuffed. You don't have to scoop furiously for the last bits of squash …
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Red Pepper Soup
Despite the abnormally hot weather here, I have been craving soup. Soup season is around the corner, and I know that I'm craving the simplicity of soup. Soup, especially Red Pepper Soup, is pretty …
Roasted Red Pepper Bean Dip
I am a fan of snacking. When 3 or 4 rolls around, my stomach looks at me and says "Snack time!" A few years ago, this would've meant reaching for crackers or chips, maybe a granola bar. Now, the snack …
Zucchini Corn Stuffed Bell Pepper with Chimichurri
It's the summer of stuffed vegetables here at small eats! Like I said last week, stuffed vegetables are a great way to enjoy as much of the vegetable as possible and it's a great visual aid if you're …
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Zucchini Couscous Stuffed Eggplant
This summer I've been really drawn to cooking stuffed vegetables. It's a great way to use the most of the vegetable and add even more veggie goodness to it. Add a grain to that party and it's a …
Loaded Eggplant Quinoa
Quinoa is my favorite kitchen sink grain. In my years of making quinoa and adding a variety of greens, nuts, sauces, and spices into it, I've always come out with something good. So when I was …
Eggplant Caponata
Eggplant spans across many countries and cuisines. This week, we enjoy some Italian-style eggplant with Eggplant Caponata. The versatile caponata originates from Sicily and can play any role in your …
Spicy Miso Eggplant with Soba
One of the pluses I mentioned about eggplants yesterday in the Nutrition DL post is that eggplants are an excellent source of fiber. When you're looking for a meal to fill you up, fiber can play a big …
Nutrition DL: Eggplants
Like tomatoes, eggplants have taken over the farmer's market and grocery store this season. A great meat substitute and grilling vegetable, eggplants aren't just for pasta dishes! For the next few …