Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry
There are still tomatoes in this recipe, so I didn’t deviate too far from my roots. But the creamy coconut milk and sweet spice of ginger and garam masala made this dish cozy. The spinach adds color and nutrients. And the chickpeas make this a great source of protein on any meatless meal night.
MCM Reads: The Let Them Theory
Even though some of the advice seemed a little obvious at times, this is the type of book that feels like you’re reading your best friend’s diary. She’s telling you it’s going to be ok and “get your act together” all at the same time. When I was done, I found myself talking to other friends about certain chapters and how it impacted my thinking.
MCM Reads: Atomic Habits
Clear goes in depth about the psychology of your habits. It’s not a matter of your own willpower to change or create a habit, it’s all about the environment you create. Yes, it’s as simple as if you don’t want to eat cookies, don’t have cookies in the house. But it’s also as complicated as triggers within your routine.
Peppermint Glazed Chocolate Cookies
The peppermint glaze is simple and elevates this cookie to worthiness of your holiday cookie plate. The taste very much has thin mint vibes. I use chocolate chunks instead of chips which adds a creaminess to every bite. If you’re feeling extra festive, you can add crushed candy cane or sprinkles.
Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Soup
The sausage brings a warmth and spice to the broth, which has a little bit of a tomato base. The fennel sweetens once it’s cooked, adding a nice compliment to the white beans. It’s one of those soups perfect for a colder evening in the late fall and winter.
Being Invisible is a SuperPower
I am part of the lucky and dwindling population that lived childhood without Facebook, therefore realizing I have a private life and a distinctly different public life. I don’t feel an obligation or impulse to share everything with the world. I have the mental guardrails to ask myself, “is this appropriate?”
The Best Ranch Dip
This is the only ranch dip you'll ever eat again. It's a simple 4 ingredient recipe that will have everyone in your party gathered around the app table. It's a staple at every family gathering of mine.
MCM Reads: The Briar Club
Who doesn’t love a good murder mystery? But The Briar Club is so much more than that. The story centers around Briarwood House, a all-female boarding house in Washington D.C. in the 1950’s. The opening chapter only tells the reader there’s a dead body in the house, specifically in the room of mysterious widow Grace March.