Aloo Gobi

April 4, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Short-cut version of this vegetarian South Asian favorite

California Lasagna

March 24, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Vegetarian lasagna has never been lighter or easier!

Kimchee Meatballs

March 21, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Light and Spicy Kimchee Meatballs

Reuben Strata

March 14, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

A deli classic transformed for breakfast.

Rustic French Chicken Stew

February 28, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Flavors of the French countryside in this hearty, rustic stew

Thyme & Lemon Roasted Chicken and Veggies

February 22, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Flavorful and fool-proof thyme and lemon oven-roasted chicken and veggies.

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

February 14, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Lean ground chicken and multigrains, cradled in tender cabbage and simmered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce.

Baked Mac & Cheese

February 7, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Simple and delicious baked pasta and cheese…but just a bit healthier than you remembered.

Pesto Deviled Eggs

January 31, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Simple twist on an all-time favorite.

Slow Cooker Bolognese Meat Sauce

January 24, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Pasta “meats” its match with this beefy, satisfying sauce

have you met Mark?

Hi! My name is Mark Seconsky and I’m a self-taught home cook. Like many Midwesterns, I grew up eating a lot of simple, economical, meat and potato type meals that could be infinitely stretched depending on how many mouths there were to feed. But as I’ve grown, learned and dared to experiment, I began to update those recipes with healthier ingredients, global influences and time-saving hacks, all while staying true to my budget-minded beginnings.

So join me and let's start playing with our food again. I hope to make each experience easy on your wallet, easy on your waist and hopefully as enjoyable to cook as it will be to nosh!