I look forward to cherry season every year because I know they’re “pure Michigan” grown and absolutely delicious. While great on their own as a snack, I love adding them to salads, salsas and desserts. I recently started growing some mint in my yard and knew it would add a perfect pop of freshness to … Wheatberry Salad with Cherries, Pistachios and Mint
Asparagus is one veggie I absolutely love, but it can be pretty pricey when it’s not in season. So this is the time to stock up and enjoy it! I enjoy it sauteed, roasted, pickled, you name it. In this recipe, the roasted asparagus adds a wonderful nutty flavor to balance out the sweet goat … Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Frittatas
I’ve been cooking lots of appetizers lately and with summer right around the corner, I know the demand for them will only grow. These egg rolls taste like a jalapeno popper, but with a delicious, crunchy crust. The creamy avocado dip helps to cool down the spiciness and adds a nice citrus flavor. This recipe … Cheesy Jalapeno and Corn Baked Egg Rolls with Avocado Yogurt Dip
This may look like “health food”, but it’s actually the perfect way to get a boatload of veggies and protein without sacrificing flavor. This salad provides a great crunch and holds up well in the fridge so you can enjoy it throughout the week (by itself, or with grilled chicken or fish). And once the … Chopped Broccoli Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
Butternut squash is one of my absolute favorite fall vegetables. It’s sweet flavor pairs perfectly in this dish with the spicy green chiles. And while these enchiladas are vegetarian, I don’t think for one second you’ll be missing the meat. If you have any leftovers, these are wonderful reheated the next day as well. 1. … Green Chile Butternut Squash Enchiladas
If you grew up in Michigan, you know this cold, rainy weather was bound to get here at some point (boo). But warm soups and stews really help to brighten the day – and who doesn’t love an excuse to eat comfort food? In this case, this comforting meal is actually good for you, too! … Red Wine Braised Lentils with Creamy Yukon Gold Puree
Roasted Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. The nutty flavor and crisp texture of the sprouts is great on its own, but when tossed with this mustard vinaigrette, the flavor is over the top. The sweet apples and peanuts and the salty Parmigiano cheese that are added to the sprouts make this a … Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
If you plan on having a dinner party soon, this is a great side dish option. It’s not only beautiful, but the flavors are unique and simply satisfying. The sweet squash and grapes are irresistible when roasted and they pair wonderfully with the sage, Gorgonzola and toasty pinenuts. If you can’t find orecchiette pasta, substitute … Roasted Butternut Squash and Grape Orecchiette Pasta with Gorgonzola and Pinenuts
Zucchini and summer squash are abundant this time of year, leaving us to wonder what exactly to do with it all. While they sometimes get a bad reputation for being super watery and bland, cooking them this way makes them decadent. With a wonderful crunch from the breadcrumbs and just the right amount of salty, … Zucchini and Summer Squash Gratin
This lasagna is so fresh and decadent. While summer begins to wind down, it’s time to take full advantage of all the wonderful produce available at the store and farmer’s market. I decided to use corn, green beans, eggplant and zucchini, but you can add whatever veggies you like. The parsley pesto adds an extra … Summer Vegetable Lasagna with Parsley Walnut Pesto
