Roasted red peppers pack so much flavor and provide a beautiful color for spreads and sauces. These ciabatta toasts soak up the garlicky red pepper sauce and the basil provides the perfect amount of freshness. Serve these as an appetizer or light lunch with a side of leafy greens. If you want to add another … Roasted Red Pepper Ciabatta Toasts
Beets have always been one of my favorite veggies – I love the earthy flavor! This dish is a fun way to enjoy your veggies – beets, avocado and cucumber are combined with a soy and rice vinegar sauce and topped with sesame seeds, lime zest and peanuts. Delicious over cold rice or salad greens! … Beet Poke Bowl
Pumpkins and all types of squash are available at the market right now and I believe they are more than just a decoration. The combination of roasted tomato and pumpkin works so well together – both add their own unique sweetness which means I didn’t have to add any sugar to the soup. Serve this … Roasted Pumpkin and Tomato Soup
Fall is right around the corner and I’m starting to brainstorm all the fun ways I can use fall produce. Locally-grown pears become available in late August in west Michigan so I was excited to scoop some up earlier this week. This pizza has a layer of blended cottage cheese which provides creaminess and a … Creamy Gorgonzola and Pear Pizza
We recently took a trip to the Baja region of Mexico and our first night at the resort we ordered a seafood cocktail not really knowing what to expect. What came to the table was a bowl of tangy, spicy marinated seafood which they served with saltine crackers and fresh tortilla chips. I was immediately … Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
This is such a simple appetizer to prepare and it packs huge flavor! I like to make this for parties because it’s always a hit. If you’re not a huge fan of smoked cheeses, simply use all white cheddar. Serve this with pretzels, crackers, crostini or veggies. 2. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire, Dijon and seasonings … Smoked Beer Cheese Dip
Stuffed mushrooms are one of my favorite appetizers because they are always a crowd pleaser and they pack so much flavor! In this version, the combination of sweet cornbread crumbs with nutty sharp cheddar cheeses provides the perfect flavor balance. For an extra kick, serve these garnished with a dash of hot sauce on top. … Air Fryer Cornbread Stuffed Mushrooms
I recently tried this spice for the first time and I am hooked! Gochugaru is a coarsely ground Korean chili powder (similar to crushed red pepper flakes in texture). It’s traditionally made from sun-dried peppers without the seeds, giving it a slightly sweet flavor. This buttery, garlicky and spicy sauce is perfect with shrimp! Serve … Gochugaru Shrimp
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
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
