Liz Wertz
Liz lives with her husband, two kids and black lab in downtown Indianapolis. After a professional hiatus, she’s now learning how to navigate her new norm of a working mom in the finance world. Liz enjoys growing vegetables, yoga, going out to eat, being sarcastic, cooking, aimlessly scrolling TikTok (@frenchfryliz) and reality tv.
Homemade Spaghettios with Sneaky Veggies
Pasta is a staple in just about anyone's house! But Spaghettios are like a childhood treasure that we ate for lunch often while growing...
Summer Ratatouille {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
My husband's favorite Disney movie is Ratatouille. Whenever he suggests that what we put on for family movie night, my 5 year old always...
Peanut Orange Air Fried Tofu {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
With my husband being a vegan, we eat a LOT of tofu and rice based dishes in our house. But, I have a confession...
Baked Pasta with Tofu Ricotta {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
Pasta can be a quick and easy meal for those busy evenings. And chances are, your family will love it. Because, it's pasta! This...
Croissant French Toast {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
If you're on the hunt for the perfect (I'm talking quick, easy and delicious) brunch idea, look no further! Using croissants as the bread...
Meatless Meatloaf {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
Raise your hand if you never ate meatloaf as a child. (That's me...slowly raises hand.) I know, crazy, right? Because meatloaf was foreign to...
Sneaky Vegan Brownies {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
I'm about to let you in on a little secret that will blow your mind. Are you ready? Black beans plus brownie mix equals...
Vegan Quiche {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
If you've read my recipes before, you know our family eats vegetarian 95% of the time. But, a few weeks ago, my husband decided...
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Udon {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
There are two things that I am currently obsessed with: mushrooms and Tiffy Cooks on TikTok. Mushrooms have become quite the staple in our...
One Pot Baked Lemon Garlic Pasta {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
There's nothing I like better than a One Pot Recipe. They're perfect for those super busy weeknights. You know, the ones where you've worked...
Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Lentils {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
For many Fall means Pumpkin Spice Latte season, but to be honest, I'm in the small minority that think PSLs are gross. To me,...
Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
Normally my youngest is a huge banana monster, he literally could eat them until he gets sick. But recently, he decided he loathes bananas....
Meet Our Indianapolis Moms: Liz Wertz
Hiii there! I'm Liz, and I've been an Indianapolis Moms contributor since 2018. I've never considered myself a "writer" but applied when I felt...
Baked Parmesan Tilapia {What’s Cooking Wednesday}
My husband and I both work full-time now, which means our kids are at daycare and PreK/AYS all. day. long. This is a new...