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
I’m on a miso kick lately! Miso is a fermented soybean paste that provides a toasty, salty-sweet richness to sauces and dressings. For this glaze I combined miso with some strawberry jam that I bought at a local farmers market for a delicious balance of flavors. You could also use this glaze on salmon or … Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry-Miso Glaze
The farmer’s market here in Michigan is full of delicious produce this time of year. This Saturday I picked up some perfectly ripe peaches and blueberries and wanted a way to enjoy them all week long. This sheet pan pancake method is so easy and works beautifully! You can either serve these pancakes right away … Blueberry Peach Sheet Pan Pancake
I was recently on vacation with a friend from Pennsylvania who was telling me that Polish food is very popular in her region and that I had to try haluski. I’ve always been a big fan of sauerkraut pierogis and this dish is a variation of those same flavors. Serve this on it’s own as … Haluski (Cabbage and Noodles)
