Shepherd’s Pie, a rich, savory casserole of ground meat and vegetables baked with mashed potatoes on top, was one of my favorite dinners as a kid (mostly for the potatoes). Today I love it even more for the hearty filling, especially today’s succulent recipe! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Technically speaking, what my mom […]
Spice up your mid-week meal plan with this healthy, flavorful, and easy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry. Made with tender, juicy chicken thighs, coconut milk, veggies, and a zippy blend of Indian spices, it’s guaranteed to get you out of your dinnertime recipe rut. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Whenever I’m hitting a healthy dinner […]
Did you feel it in the air this morning too? Cooler weather is on its way, which means more nights for cozy Chicken Gnocchi Soup! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! This rich, thick, and creamy soup with plump rounds of gnocchi, tender chunks of chicken, and a sneaky number of vegetables, is a healthy […]
Like leaves in the autumn or wood in the fire, all things pass. But, there is a moment in which we can see things as they are. Photo by Nathan Anderson. I discovered a mantra by a lake in the woods. We were on our way to the family cabin but, as someone who regularly copes with a panic disorder, […]
In August 2022, the Institute of Buddhist Studies announced that Dr. Paula Arai will join the IBS faculty as the first Eshinni and Kakushinni Professor of Women and Buddhist Studies. The position was established in November 2020 by the IBS Board of Trustees to support a professor specializing in the academic study of women in Buddhism. Lady Eshinni (1182–1268) was […]
Fresh Strawberry Cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting is here to give us a reason to celebrate each and every day. It’s made exclusively from real strawberries (no mixes, gelatin, or artificial food coloring here!) and is one of my most treasured dessert recipes. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! To date, I’ve used this […]
My first experience with Penne alla Vodka was cooking a “gourmet” meal for a group of college friends in our dorm’s basement kitchen. Penne noodles tossed in a crushed tomato cream sauce, it’s easy to make at home and positively decadent. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Looking back at that culinary experience, I’m not sure […]
In the spirit of the warm, cozy vibes, I have a comforting hug of a recipe for you: Instant Pot Beef Stew. It has the cozy richness you expect from the stick-to-your-ribs classic, made faster and easier in the pressure cooker. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! This recipe is an adaptation of my Crock […]
Good ol’ potato chips are a simple pleasure. Air Fryer Potato Chips mean you can feel good enjoying more of them, more often! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! At any given moment, you’ll find a minimum of four bags of different flavored chips in our pantry. Sandwiches (like Air Fryer Grilled Cheese) are one […]
Caring for people who are suffering is a loving, even heroic calling, but it takes a toll. Roshi Joan Halifax teaches this five-step program to care for yourself while caring for others. A young burn victim with her father and Roshi Joan Halifax after the little girl was treated successfully at Upaya Zen Center’s Nomad Clinic in Nepal. Photo by […]
