Shed Kitchen
“This is hardly a culinary matter, of course, but cooking, we know, has a way of cutting through things, and to things, which have nothing to do with the kitchen. This is why it matters.” (Nigella Lawson)
Oh, how I love to cook….
It makes me relaxed, happy, and healthy. Learning to cook for myself changed my life; I’m willing to bet it can change yours too!
You can read my entire post on how to get started cooking and why it’s important here, and all about how I learned grill here. And I’ve posted my standard grocery list here.
Now…get in the kitchen! Here are some recipes to get you started!
Breakfast
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits
Lunch, Salads, Sides
Watermelon and Feta Salad with Shrimp
Peanutty Broccoli Slaw (Obscenely easy)
Dins
Apple, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Casserole
Herbed Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar (Grandma’s Birthday Dinner)
Spiced Yogurt Chicken with Chickpeas and Pilaf
Pork with Squash and Dried Fruit
Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Walnuts and Cranberries
Turkey Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
How to Roast a Whole Chicken (Garlic citrus Giada-style)
Herbed Ricotta Pasta with Dried Cherries and Pine Nuts
Meatless
Black Bean Burgers and Homemade Guac
Brie and Pear Salsa Quesadilla
Fluffy Coconut Rice with Tofu Pillows
Pasta with Walnuts, Fennel, and Peas
Butternut Squash with Pistachio Couscous
Squash Pasta with Sage and Walnuts
Soups
Lemon Chicken Soup with Beer Bread
Sausage and Barley Soup with Beer Bread Muffins
Treats
I had so many treat recipes, I gave them their own page! Check it.
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Hey Rachel,
I’m making dinner with/for my girlfriends and I was wondering if you have any suggestions on something fairly easy that will feed about 4-6? Any favorites? Thanks!
Laura
Oh gosh…so many choices! The black bean burgers are always a huge hit and aren’t too complicated or pricey!! Same with the pesto turkey burgers, although you may want something a LITTLE fancier. The Greek lamb stew is a great soup, kinda unexpected. Everyone loves the apple and sweet potato dish, but I’d also recommend the baked pumpkin pasta or spinach and goat cheese pasta — both are light and delicious!
Ahhh I just love food too much!!
Mmmm, they all sound SO delicious! I want them ALL!!! Haha, well I’ll pick one and let you know how it goes! Thanks again!
Love your recipes, playlists and blog! I just found you and I’m so excited to keep reading!!
ali