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soy sauce marinade for tofu in a glass bowl with a whisk

Quick and Simple Tofu Marinade With Soy Sauce

Marinades

This quick and simple tofu marinade has a soy sauce base that brings powerful flavor to virtually any tofu dish. I promise that your next batch of tofu will be anything but bland. The recipe itself is extremely basic, but it really packs a punch! It has become my go […]

vegetarian beef bourguignon in a white bowl with French bread on the side

Vegetarian Beef Bourguignon (Dutch Oven Recipe)

Dinner, Vegetarian

Holy Richness! This vegetarian beef bourguignon is a meal you are going to want to make again and again. Quick… Grab your French baguettes! You need to be dragging a warm, crusty piece of bread through this deeply flavorful red wine sauce. Portabella mushrooms and lentils are simmered in a […]

Lori’s Lemon Pound Cake

Baked Goods, Cakes

“Lemon pound cake is my favorite dessert”. My ears perked up and I quickly grabbed a pen and paper. Those words, from this friend, were all the motivation I needed to get back in the kitchen. I felt a rush of excitement and motivation. Feelings I don’t often experience these […]

israeli cous cous salad with red pepper, cucumber, feta, red onion, basil and a lemon vinaigrette in a white serving bowl

Simple Couscous Salad (Israeli/Pearl)

Sides, Vegetarian

The 4th of July is right around the corner and this simple couscous salad is a perfect side to bring with you to wherever you might be watching fireworks on Sunday! It is bright. It is light. It is full of fresh summer vegetables, and it is extremely easy to […]

spinach artichoke dip with a tortilla chip in a red Staub baking dish on a white backdrop

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Appetizers, Vegetarian

I am currently in a state of keeping all things simple, and still leaning a little on comfort food. I thought a really easy spinach artichoke dip would be fun to make and something everyone can keep in their back pocket. Hopefully, you have some fun Memorial day plans coming […]

slice of chicken parmesan smothered in sauce and cheese being lifted from a baking dish with a spatula

The Best Chicken Parmesan

Chicken, Dinner

I just know you are going to love this Chicken Parmesan recipe! It is so flavorful and really easy to make. This is one you will want to serve to company again and again. Lots of fresh basil, extra cheese, and a really tasty tomato sauce make this recipe stand […]

Jack's hand in ours

Baby Jack’s Eulogy

Jack Emerson

Photos by Sarah Siak Photography with Now I lay Me Down to Sleep. I read a eulogy for Jack during his small service at our church on April 6th. This was the day we planned to bring him home. It was hard to write and even harder to read, but […]

baby feet in parents hands black and white

Jack Emerson Owensby

Jack Emerson

Photos by Sarah Siak Photography with Now I lay Me Down to Sleep. My Son It has been over a month since I posted anything to the blog. I had been slowing down towards the end of my pregnancy anyway, but then tragedy happened. Our beautiful son Jack Emerson Owensby […]