Cozy season is upon us which means I’ve started to brainstorm all kinds of ways to use delicious locally-grown apples. Whether you’re using them in sweet recipes (like my apple cake) or savory ones like this, apple season is great time to get outside and enjoy all of the bounty that local farms have to … Pan-Fried Pork Chops and Apples
If you’re like most people this time of year, you probably have some leftovers veggies, cheese and ham in your fridge from the holiday festivities. This soup is a perfect way to utilize those ingredients! The Swiss cheese toasts compliment the salty ham perfectly and the beans and veggies help make this a complete meal. … Ham and White Bean Soup with Swiss Cheese Toasts
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
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)
Sometimes you just need some greens and I love buying fresh, locally grown lettuce. This salad is the perfect blend of sweet, salty and nutty and a great way to celebrate fall flavors. This will definitely be a salad we keep on repeat at our house. Serve this as a main dish or as a … Apple, Cheddar and Bacon Salad with Dijon-Maple Vinaigrette
Because I feel like my life involves a lot of cleaning up after myself in the kitchen, I highly appreciate a dinner that offers little mess. This meal is also minimal effort, as the oven does most of the work for you. The sweet and salty herb glaze on the pork tenderloin is so flavorful … Herbed Pork Tenderloin, Squash and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Having breakfast ready to go in the morning is a real game changer. I often make these types of dishes for my clients because they reheat well and are a good combination of carbs, protein and fat to keep them full throughout the morning. I used pork breakfast sausage in this recipe, but you can … Sweet Potato and Carrot Breakfast Hash with Chimichurri
I’m always trying make low carb dishes that actually taste great and still provide some good nutritional value. Spaghetti squash is a wonderful ingredient to use for adding flavor, fiber and the texture of “noodles”. I love serving it with pesto or meat sauce, but today I tried it with bacon, balsamic and lots of … Spaghetti Squash with Bacon and Goat Cheese
Farro is one of the ancient grains I truly adore. It has a chewy bite and slightly nutty flavor, making it a fun substitute for arborio rice, which you would typically use in a risotto recipe. The pairing of the farro with bacon, meaty mushrooms and salty Parmesan is so good – I would definitely … Farro, Bacon and Roasted Mushroom Risotto
Lasagna is one of my absolute favorite comfort foods but it can also be a process to prepare with all the layering and long baking/resting time. These mini lasagnas are ready in under 30 minutes and are so fun to make (not to mention super yummy). Serve this with roasted vegetables or a big garden … Herbed Ricotta and Sausage Lasagna Cups
