Sometimes I forget that strawberries aren't just for sweet things. When I was telling my mom that I has chosen strawberries for the next Nutrition DL series, she immediately said, "Oh! What about a …
Individual Strawberry and Mint Cobblers
Two years ago today, I was a freaking mess. I was frantically running around my place, packing, baking, photographing and writing my very first blog post. That afternoon I was driving down from LA to …
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Tarragon and Strawberry Chia Jam
I've heard of chia jam here and there, but I had yet to make it until recently. The thought of adding chia into jam is such a fascinating and why-haven't-I-thought-of-this-before kind of thing. …
Nutrition DL: Strawberries
Nutrition DL is a series that gives you the download on seasonal fruits, vegetables, or pantry staples. Once you learn about the nutrition, varieties, and how to select and store the featured …
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 …