I’m a huge fan of buying local produce. It tastes garden-fresh and with less distance to travel, you are guaranteed a fresher product. This time of year, sweet corn, tomatoes and cucumbers are great vegetables to incorporate into your favorite salads or pasta dishes. Grilled Zucchini and Tomato Salad Serves 4 All you need: Marinade … Local Produce
Leafy greens are a vegetable you know you should be eating but may be a little uneasy to try. Well, I’m here to show you they can be super delicious if prepared correctly. Here are four recipes to try this summer that are satisfying and may actually leave you craving more! Kale: Excellent source of … Leafy Greens
As the weather slowly warms up, it’s the perfect time to plan a outdoor picnic! These two side dish recipes are a perfect compliment to grilled meats and fish. They can stay at room temperature so food safety won’t be a concern if you’re planning an all-day event. … Picnic Salads
I recently found out that April is grilled cheese month so I had to figure out a way to highlight one of my favorite quick meals. Although the traditional grilled cheese with tomato soup is a-maz-ing, here is a recipe that combines the two and makes for a delicious sweet and salty bite. … Grilled Cheese with Tomato Onion Jam
It’s citrus season! There are so many delicious varieties of citrus fruits to choose from, but my favorite are clementines. They’re sweet, juicy and super easy to peel. After visiting a local co-op which had some beautiful fruit and veggies to choose from, I decided to make a clementine vinaigrette and serve it over leafy … Spinach Salad with Clementine Vinaigrette and Homemade Croutons
Since I moved to Iowa, I rarely see people eating vegetarian (the meat is quality, I get it!). Having worked at a vegetarian catering company before taking this job, I still have an appreciation for eating meatless meals now and then. I’m a veggie freak so it’s not too difficult for me to throw a … Vegetarian Favorites!
Vegetables often are looked at as the enemy. I believe this is because people simply have not had them prepared correctly. For example, brussels sprouts that have been boiled lack flavor and color (this is probably why I insisted they be covered in shredded cheese when my Mom made them for me growing up!). However, … Balsamic Glazed Vegetables
Fall is my favorite favorite season by far. The crisp cool air blows through my window, the leaves are changing and I start wanting warm comfort food. I decided to go through my pantry and work with what I had and the result was mighty tasty, I must say. This chili has a unique flavor … Spicy Fall Veggie Chili with Jalapeño Fontina Croutons
As Fall approaches quickly, I always start to crave hearty comfort dishes like warm sandwiches, soups and stews. This week I was at the grocery store and I picked up these huge portobello mushrooms that I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do with. These are often used to replace hamburgers, so I … Open Faced Portobello Patty Melts
I have lots of favorite comfort foods, but cheesecake is definitely one of my favorites. This week while I was recipe testing I decided to think outside the box and create a cheesecake that would be acceptable for dinner instead of dessert AND also be healthy. It posed quite a challenge but it was exciting … Zucchini Corn Cheesecake with Pan Roasted Tomatoes
