When it comes to roasted squash, I’m all about big flavors. Give me all the spices and herbs. This adobo acorn squash is the perfect example. The squash is roasted in a great mix of spices and finished with one of my favorite herb sauces. Perfect as a side or add a cup of pinto…
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Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey Butter and Pistachios
This recipe is in partnership with Nugget Markets. See below for more details. Constant inspiration is one of my favorite things about food. It takes one bite to take you down a road you might not have explored before. This is one of the reasons I’m always game to try something. You never know what…
19 Veg-Friendly Party Snacks
When it comes to the holidays, I get most excited about the parties (and the food at them!) With a little inspiration, your holiday party can be rocking some wonderful veg-friendly snacks. While you can start with a solid cheese board and some olives, step your game up with the help of some dips, bites,…
Cornmeal Pancakes with Cinnamon Persimmons
Post sponsored by Frontier Co-op. See below for more details. One of my first jobs cooking was in the kitchen at a local country club. The chef quit and they needed someone to sling breakfast for the golfers. Not one to shy away from a challenge, I jumped in. It was quite the experience that…
Beet Veggie Burger Stuffed Pita with Whipped Feta
During the busy holiday months, I’m always looking for extra quick ways to eat well. It always feels like lunch is my weak area. It’s easy to ditch cooking and head out with friends. But, I feel it when I do. And so, I like to have a few lunches that feel a bit extra…
Roasted Sweet Potato Spring Rolls with Spinach
Spring rolls that are gluten free, vegan, and way delicious!
21 Breakfast Recipes for the Holidays
I love a good breakfast, doubly so during the holiday months. There’s something special about sharing a freshly brewed cup of coffee and delicious breakfast with people you might only get to see occasionally. My love of this also might stem from a deep love of breakfast. It always feels less fussy than holiday dinners…
Quinoa Chard Frittata with Balsamic Onions
Post sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. See below for more details. I know most people obsess over the holiday dinners. There are schedules and multi-day prep routines. Depending on your personality, it can feel energizing or it can feel completely overwhelming. So what happens when you also have to think about having guest stay over,…
Twice-Baked Honeynut Squash with Brown Butter
I’m sliding into the holidays with a solid side dish idea, sure to start a conversation. These twice-baked honeynut squash are not only delicious but have a fun story about this newer squash variety. What is honeynut squash? Honeynut squash was developed through a challenge between Dan Barber and Michael Mouzarek. The goal: grow a…
A Vegetarian Holiday Meal Guide
There is nothing quite like holiday meals. Family, food, and conversation. However, it can be a extremely stressful trying to accommodate everyone’s dietary needs. Whether you’re going with a full plant-based meal or just hoping to get a dish or two to add to the table, this vegetarian holiday meal guide is here to help….
California Green Ripe Olive Cauliflower Salad
Post sponsored by California Ripe Olives. See below for more details. If I had my way, I’d eat a big bowl of roasted vegetables for lunch, everyday. This cauliflower salad is another recipe that allows me to do just that. Shallot-roasted cauliflower tossed with salty olives and parmesan along along with sorghum. It’s filling and…
Roasted Pumpkin Polenta with Pinto Beans
When it comes to fall cooking, polenta is a staple in our house. This comforting dish has cold-weather/dark nights written all over it. Best of all, this isn’t just an ordinary polenta. Rather, it’s a creamy pumpkin polenta using freshly roasted pumpkins. Roasted Pumpkin Sure, you can buy the canned pumpkin but I don’t think…
Walnuts | In the Pantry
When it comes to ingredients in your kitchen, it can be easy to forget that non-produce items come with ‘best by’ dates. I’ve witnessed many a spice cabinets with bottles dating back years, if not decades. Olive oil that should went rancid ages ago. And nuts that are questionable at best. And so, I’m working…
Farro Risotto with Walnut Cream and Roasted Butternut Squash
Post sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. See below for more details. There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of risotto. There are endless seasonal flavors and thanks to a myriad of whole grains, many bases you can use. A creamy, vegan risotto is within reach thanks to help from a bit of farro and an…