Satisfying Meals for Busy Lives
In an effort to strike a balance in my kitchen (and life in general) beans, lentils, and flavor-boosting recipes have become the essential ingredients in my cooking. My refrigerator is packed with pickles and sauces, the pantery is lined with lentils and beans both canned and dry. With some legumes and flavor-boosting recipes at hand, you can always be ready to make a healthy and satisfying meal.
Hummus Love
Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. I’m excited to share with you some of what I’ve learned along the way, with a collection of nutritious and satisfying recipes to bring variety and flavor to your table, help you save time, and find joy in the process of preparing meals....(more about me)
Summer Flavor Boosters
Salads
What's New
- Harissa Chickpea Stuffed Peppers
- Easy Canned Butter Beans (Simply Sautéed)
- Quinoa Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Citrus Dressing
- Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe
- Lentil Stew
- Easy Black Bean Soup
- Apricot Almond Snack Bars (No-Bake & Healthy!)
- Chickpea Curry Soup Recipe
- Quick Pickled Celery Recipe
Food is also the intersection of some of my other creative passions. In addition to being a busy mom, I’m also a ceramic artist. I’ve been making functional pottery since I was in high school, and I love to make plates and bowls that people can find beauty and joy in eating. I’m a full-time ceramics teacher as well. Along with providing my personal kitchen-tested recipes, you’ll see some of my works of art here, too.