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Banana chocolate chip oatmeal bites

Banana chocolate chip oatmeal bites

Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bites

Just a lil' snack.

taspencer

Oct 4, 20253 min read

Crispy Korean rice cakes tossed in sage brown butter with parmesan on top.

Crispy Korean rice cakes tossed in sage brown butter with parmesan on top.

Crispy Korean Rice Cakes with Sage Brown Butter

No styrofoam allowed.

taspencer

Sep 26, 20253 min read

Cheesy chickpea helper with elbow macaroni, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes, topped with black pepper and parsley.

Cheesy chickpea helper with elbow macaroni, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes, topped with black pepper and parsley.

One-Pan Cheesy Chickpea Helper

No box required.

taspencer

Sep 14, 20253 min read

Sunbutter snickerdoodles on parchment paper.

Sunbutter snickerdoodles on parchment paper.

Sunbutter Snickerdoodles ("Sundoodles")

Just keep following the sun . . .

taspencer

Sep 6, 20253 min read

Antipasto farro salad with arugula, salami, olives, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, and fresh mozzarella in a white bowl.

Antipasto farro salad with arugula, salami, olives, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, and fresh mozzarella in a white bowl.

Antipasto Farro Salad

Weekday lunch salvation has arrived.

taspencer

Aug 25, 20252 min read

Ratatouille with chickpeas topped with basil in a pan.

Ratatouille with chickpeas topped with basil in a pan.

Chickpea Ratatouille

Noun: summer comfort food.

taspencer

Aug 10, 20253 min read

Chickpea fries topped with flaky salt.

Chickpea fries topped with flaky salt.

Chickpea Fries

Hot and toasty.

taspencer

Aug 3, 20253 min read

Garlic bread panzanella salad with garlic bread croutons, red onions, and basil in a white bowl.

Garlic bread panzanella salad with garlic bread croutons, red onions, and basil in a white bowl.

Garlic Bread Panzanella

Raid that freezer aisle.

taspencer

Jul 27, 20252 min read

Creamy pesto butter beans topped with parmesan and basil in a pan.

Creamy pesto butter beans topped with parmesan and basil in a pan.

Creamy Pesto Butter Beans

Simple summer cooking.

taspencer

Jul 19, 20253 min read

Grilled halloumi and cherry tomato bruschetta with basil.

Grilled halloumi and cherry tomato bruschetta with basil.

Grilled Halloumi Bruschetta

Olive oil grilled bread for life.

taspencer

Jul 13, 20253 min read

Blueberry cornmeal bars on parchment paper.

Blueberry cornmeal bars on parchment paper.

Blueberry Cornmeal Bars

1 part blondie, 1 part corn cake, all parts delicious.

taspencer

Jul 6, 20252 min read

Zucchini parmesan topped with parmesan and basil in a white casserole dish

Zucchini parmesan topped with parmesan and basil in a white casserole dish

Baked Zucchini Parmesan

Eggplant will be jealous.

taspencer

Jun 29, 20253 min read

Fried green tomato snack wraps with shredded lettuce, bacon, and chipotle mayo.

Fried green tomato snack wraps with shredded lettuce, bacon, and chipotle mayo.

Fried Green Tomato Snacking Wraps

Mc---- has nothing on these.

taspencer

Jun 14, 20253 min read

Honey-miso grilled chicken thighs topped with scallions with rice on a plate.

Honey-miso grilled chicken thighs topped with scallions with rice on a plate.

Honey-Miso Grilled Chicken

Grilled and glazed.

taspencer

Jun 8, 20252 min read

Grilled broccoli salad with grilled red onion, bacon, and toasted almonds dressed in warm bacon vinaigrette.

Grilled broccoli salad with grilled red onion, bacon, and toasted almonds dressed in warm bacon vinaigrette.

Grilled Broccoli Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Midwestern make-over.

taspencer

Jun 1, 20253 min read

Everything-but-the-bagel potato salad with red onions, capers, dill, and everything bagel seasoning in a bowl.

Everything-but-the-bagel potato salad with red onions, capers, dill, and everything bagel seasoning in a bowl.

Everything-But-The-Bagel Potato Salad

Shake out that everything bagel seasoning.

taspencer

May 24, 20252 min read

Crispy chicken cutlet topped with hot honey, feta, and basil

Crispy chicken cutlet topped with hot honey, feta, and basil

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken with Feta and Basil

Coming in hot.

taspencer

May 17, 20253 min read

Crispy Potato Chorizo Breakfast Tacos

Crispy Potato Chorizo Breakfast Tacos

Crispy Potato Chorizo Breakfast Tacos

Any time, any day.

taspencer

May 4, 20253 min read

Coconut custard oatmeal drizzled with coconut milk and topped with toasted coconut and blueberries in a bowl.

Coconut custard oatmeal drizzled with coconut milk and topped with toasted coconut and blueberries in a bowl.

Coconut Custard Oatmeal

Did I mention it's high-protein?

taspencer

Apr 27, 20252 min read

Chili crisp carbonara topped with bacon and scallions on a plate.

Chili crisp carbonara topped with bacon and scallions on a plate.

Chili Crisp Carbonara

Even nonna will love it.

taspencer

Apr 20, 20253 min read

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