Stir Crazy

Pumpkin seeds, aka pepitas, are this week's mystery ingredient. We'll make a savory Pork with Pipian (pumpkin seed mole) and a Chocolate-Pepit Shortbread that I've been making as p...

Ham and beans is a dish that's been around for literal centuries. I'm updating it a little by changing up the legume -- using lentils in place of the beans -- and adding a little m...

Fried rice is one of those dishes that, on paper, is really easy, but never turns out the way you think it should. Spend 12 minutes with me and I will tell you how easy it is to ma...

This week we use one of my favorite kitchen staples: TAHINI! I always have a jar of sesame seed paste in my fridge. I'll make a delicious Tahini-Marinated Chicken (also flavored wi...

Thank you to Amy for the suggestion of chia seeds for the pantry item she doesn't know what to do with! Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants and other good stuff that make them ...