Today was a picture-perfect fall day. I look forward to going to the apple orchards every year because eating the apples straight from the tree reminds me of my grandpa’s garden. Honeycrisp apples are at their peak of freshness right now and who can resist those? They’re the perfect balance of sweet and tart and … Turkey-Apple Meatball Subs
I love the cool, crisp morning air that awakens us on Saturday mornings to cheer on our favorite teams (Go Green! Go White!). I believe I have some good experience with tailgating, and I know that the day needs to start with a good, hearty meal. These breakfast burritos are the perfect combination of protein, … Tailgate Breakfast Burritos
Fall is right around the corner and apparently that means everyone is overjoyed with the fact that means we can eat pumpkin again! As a dietitian, I love using canned pumpkin year-round since it’s such a nutrient dense ingredient. But tis the season for the autumn smells to fill the house and this pumpkin granola … Maple Pumpkin Granola
If there is one side dish I always remember having at family gatherings growing up, it’s this potato salad. The flavor is a wonderful combination of smoky bacon and sweet onion. The original recipe calls for the potatoes to be peeled, but I figured I would add some nutritional value to it by leaving the … Hot German Potato Salad
My family truly knows the best way to my heart is garden-grown vegetables. This weekend we arrived at my mother-in-law’s house to find a huge basket of fresh tomatillos and tomatoes from his Aunt Pat (she’s has an amazing garden!). Ever since I tried green chile pork in Denver when I was visiting my sister, … Green Chile Pork
The past few days I haven’t been feeling the greatest. Whenever I’m under the weather, all I really want is soup, crackers and orange juice (plus massive amounts of sleeeeep). This morning one my friends dropped off some fresh vegetables and herbs from her garden and I couldn’t help but make a huge pot of … Fresh Garden Vegetable and Herb Soup
Nothing beats a quick, fresh meal that’s ready in no time after a busy day at work. Today I was walking through the produce section and noticed a display of beautiful locally grown green peppers as well as some sweet pineapple and knew exactly what I wanted for dinner. This dish is the perfect combination … Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry
My summer harvest (from the Hy-Vee produce department…) continues! This weekend my sister was visiting from out of town so I wanted to make something fresh that truly highlights all the delicious produce that is available right now. These lasagna rolls are healthy comfort food at it’s finest. They are perfectly portioned and easier to … Garden Lasagna Rolls with Italian Turkey Sausage
Lately I’ve had lots of customers ask me about ways to use zucchini. While some people find it a boring vegetable, I beg to differ. It’s wonderful grilled or sautéed in garlic, but where it really shines is in baked goods. It adds a wonderful moisture to muffins and cakes, and while I’m not a … Double Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins
After a hectic few weeks, I was excited to finally get back into the kitchen today! Normally when I make pizza I’ll use flatbread, but today I decided to make the crust from scratch (and it’s still so simple). This delicious combination of fresh dough, salty cheese, sweet pineapple and hot pickled vegetables is so … BBQ Chicken Pizza
