Mar 28

Mar 28 Top 5: Food Blog Crushes!

When I became a vegetarian at age 16, I pretty much lived on veggie burgers and ramen noodles, super healthy, I know! It took time to learn to cook real food and after grad school, I began buying vegetarian cookbooks and trying new recipes. I especially loved to learn to cook ethnic foods. Growing up in central PA means that you don’t have a lot of experience trying things like sushi, pad thai or pakoras. Look up jersey shore pa restaurants and you will see what I mean! Trying new food is still exciting! Trying a new recipe can be intimidating, but once you know what ingredients you like, it becomes easier to decide what to make and trust that you will like the results.

I have a few go-to blogs that I check regularly for dinner ideas. I trust that what they are making will be delicious every time! Starting a food blog doesn’t mean that EVERYTHING you make is from your own imagination. I love to make recipes from other bloggers and learn from them how to build flavors and textures that I like to eat. Here are my top 5 food blog crushes!

#1 Cookie + Kate

**Cookie + Kate, Thai Red Curry with Vegetables**

I made this Thai Red Curry with Vegetables for a dinner party and it was such a hit! I shared the recipe with my guests via pinterest and they made it for themselves the following week. I added baked tofu to the recipe and it was filling, creamy and yummy!

#2 Skinnytaste

If you have ever been on weightwatchers, you will know the food blog Skinnytaste. Gina Homolka has been making WW friendly foods for a long time and her recipes are usually pretty easy to make. This baked ziti has been a staple in our house since my husband and I got married. It is simple, can satisfy a crowd or can be made ahead of time, for a meal to have through out the week.

#3 Pinch of Yum

Pinch of Yum, Super Clean Broccoli Salad with Creamy Almond Dressing

This salad is amazing! I don’t know what else to say. I use either dried cherries or dried cranberries instead of raisins. MAKE IT!

#4 Feasting At Home

Feasting At Home, Instant Pot Minestrone

This soup is hearty and so tasty! It has everything you want in a soup. Veggies, pasta, beans and Cheese! I made this a lot this winter.

#5 Naturally Ella

Naturally Ella, Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce

Curry Yum! I made this recipe for a dinner party with my Mom. It is creamy and rich without being heavy. Serve with rice and naan and you will have a crowd pleaser.

What are your go to food blogs?