With the holidays right around the corner, I like to start thinking of new side dish ideas to bring to the table for gatherings with friends and family. Beets are one of my favorite veggies and I love them roasted or pickled. In this recipe I combine roasted beets with a simple citrus vinaigrette, fresh … Roasted Beets with Fresh Herbs and Feta
This weekend we went to go pick out some pumpkins for the front porch and ended up getting a whole variety of squash (and apples) at the farmers market. Delicata squash is one of my favorite kinds because it’s relatively easy to slice and you can eat the peel. Serve this with any roasted or … Roasted Squash with Browned Butter and Crispy Sage
This dish is so warm and cozy! I love stewed beef and typically cook it at low heat for a long period of time in a crockpot or Dutch oven. For this dish, I decided to use my pressure cooker which also does a fabulous job at making the meat nice and tender (in a … Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef with Green Olives
Fresh, locally grown apples are hard to beat this time of year. The farmers markets are loaded with a variety of them – each one unique in taste, texture and color. Typically for baking you want to go with a more tart apple like Ida Red or Granny Smith, but any variety will work here. … Apple Cake
Whenever the weather starts to turn cooler, I crave a big bowl of chili. There are so many ways to make chili (as you’ll see on my website – I’ve made lots over the years). For this recipe I decided to lighten it up by using ground chicken instead of beef and I added sweet … Ground Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili Mac
Walnuts are one of my favorite ingredients to add to plant-based dishes because they add a nice meaty texture. In this dish they are paired with colorful veggies and coated in a spicy citrus sauce. This stir-fry makes a great make-ahead lunch or dinner to enjoy throughout the week. Serve this over rice or rice … Broccoli Walnut Stir-Fry
Cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until cooled. Transfer to a large bowl. 2. Combine mayo, sour cream, sugar, salt, celery seeds and pepper in a small bowl. 3. Add celery, carrot, onion, spinach, edamame, cheddar and dressing to the … Macaroni Salad
I have the best Mom who loves to garden. She’s is always up for a “U-Pick” situation and I’m happy to enjoy the reward! Earlier this week she brought me a quart of fresh picked raspberries and they are soooo good. Reminds me of childhood when I would go out to my Grandpa’s garden and … Raspberry Pistachio Baked Oats
Pizza and tacos are two of my absolute favorite foods (I’m sure most of you can agree). This pizza is the best of both worlds! I decided to go the vegetarian route with this one – highlighting sweet corn and tomatoes which are at their peak of freshness right now. If you can’t find queso … Veggie Taco Pizza
Fresh garden tomatoes are wonderful this time of year – so sweet and juicy! One of my coworkers gave me some tomato and pepper plants a few months back and now they are finally ready to enjoy. Feel free to mix up the veggies based on what you have growing in your garden! Use this … Fresh Garden Salsa
