Comfort Foods and Six Month Anniversary

As of Wednesday, Lemons and Basil is officially six months old! At times it feels as though it’s been much longer and others it feels as though I’ve just began. I can honestly say it’s been much-needed sense of distraction and comfort these past six months. I shared some personal things my family is facing in my last post, Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Tacos, which explains a bit more the need for  comfort this blog, and you, have provided.

As I look back over the past six month and spend a little time analyzing my newfound hobby, it’s a bit exciting, as well as a little embarrassing, to see my progression as I’m slowly getting better with my photography, food positioning, etc. I still have a long way to go, but it’s neat to see that progress is at least being made, even if  slowly.

Because each of you have brought me so much comfort these past months, I thought it was fitting to share with you some of my favorite comfort food recipes on the blog. Being that Spring is just around the corner (I hope, I hope),  I thought this might be a good time to try out a few of these comfort foods while we still have a bit of cold and/or dreary weather taking place.

Favorite Breakfasts

Chocolate Granola with Coconut Palm Sugar

Sweet Potato Waffles Grain and Refined Sugar-Free

Favorite Lunch and Dinner 

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Chipotle Butternut Squash Sauce with Penne Pasta and Spinach

Favorite Sides and Appetizers

Butternut Squash Biscuits

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Favorite Desserts

Grain Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Grain Free Apple Crumble Pie

As I looked back through my recipes and posts and pulled some of my favorites, it became increasingly evident that I really, really love sweet potatoes.

Thank each and every one of you for your support these past six months, I’ve loved every minute of it and look forward to so much more!