Honey Almond Brown Rice Pudding (Vegan)

Honey Almond Brown Rice Pudding (Vegan).

Have you ever wondered, “what the Dickens is gruel?” Hey, me too! There was a day a long time ago when I would spend hours of my day lost in a good book. I miss those days sometimes but I’m also happy with where I’m at now. Yeah, but when I did spend all that time… 

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Zucchini Brown Rice Arancini (Italian Risotto Balls)

Zucchini Brown Rice Arancini (Italian Risotto Balls).

Here’s the way I’d put it………this is what fried rice is supposed to be. When I made these the over a week ago now we decided the Chinese food industry of America got it all wrong. Now the Italians, they know what they’re doing. I know, these have a fancy name that you may or… 

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Broccoli Cheddar Brown Rice Risotto

Broccoli Cheddar Brown Rice Risotto

I don’t think it’s possible to not be in the mood for cozy comfort food, it doesn’t matter what time of year it is. Even with it getting into Spring here, a big one-pot dish of warm and creamy happiness is always welcome, and I know it is for all of you going into Fall. My… 

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Green Pepper, Chicken, & Spanish Barley Tacos

Green Pepper, Chicken, & Spanish Barley Tacos

Hey guys, happy Taco Tuesday…..on a Thursday! So I have this problem, I think it’s a condition really.  I always seem to psych myself out before making things or sharing them because I feel like they aren’t good enough or that they’re too simple. I try to remind myself that you guys love simple. In… 

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Warm Barley Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts

Warm Barley Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts

I know a lot of you are getting ready for bathing suit wearing, lemonade drinking, and all of the other things that come with summer but down south we’re all pulling out our fuzzy sweatshirts and wool socks. Salads are one of the things I love about the warm half of the year. You can… 

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Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

You’d think I’d be over the season difference after living in the Southern Hemisphere for almost two years but….I’m not. It still really bugs me that I can’t have my cake and eat it too. What I mean is that the weather changing is making me want to get ready for the holiday season which,… 

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One-Pot Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey and Brown Rice Pilaf

One-Pot Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey and Brown Rice Pilaf

It’s official. One week from today is turkey day for all of you up in that little place I like to call the United States. The day when thousands of people will be sitting down to home-cooked feasts with friends and family and eating until they are so stuffed that they need to unbuckle their… 

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