My mom used to make a traditional green bean casserole every year for Thanksgiving. You know the one…with canned cream of mushroom soup.
Back then, I just loved it, but these days there are probably 100 reasons I would never … Read more
Roasted Butternut Squash Ginger Bisque
This soup is autumn in a bowl, with deep flavors of oven roasted butternut squash, cauliflower, peppers, and onions, along with a generous kick of ginger.
Although this seasonal soup has a few steps, most of them are gloriously hands-off, … Read more
Fiesta Fajita Burgers
I try to have veggie or bean burgers on hand whenever I can. And this is a new delicious variation that we’ve been enjoying all summer long. I just love that these make a dozen burgers at one time – … Read more
Homemade Hummus Platter, Topped with Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
I’ll be making this Homemade Hummus Platter topped with Buffalo-Inspired Roasted Cauliflower as an appetizer this coming weekend, for our small family reunion. And I’m pretty sure I’m going to make it again for several other upcoming events. It’s so … Read more
Buffalo-Inspired Roasted Cauliflower
This cauliflower recipe has been getting a real work-out in my kitchen for the last month or two.
We eat a ton of plain roasted cauliflower to begin with, but this version seems to make good even better. It’s reminiscent … Read more
Simple Salad Greens with Creamy Michigan Cherry Balsamic Dressing
Salads are the ideal way to enjoy our daily dose of raw food, right? And with the weather so much warmer, salads are extra tempting!
So I’ve been playing with salad dressing variations over the last few weeks, and adding … Read more
Double-Stuffed Sweet (and Russet) Potatoes
Double-Stuffed Sweet (and Russet) Potatoes! Are you ready? They’re deliciously simple, and so good!
They start with frozen vegetables. And although you can (and I have) made these with only sweet potatoes or only russet potatoes, I can say that … Read more
Creamy Vegetable Quinoa Soup
This soup is a soothing bowl of goodness, ready to stand up to the coldest winter day. It’s full of comforting potatoes, protein-rich quinoa, colorful veggies and a powerful punch of nutritious baby greens.
We absolutely love it with slices … Read more
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pistachios
I roast Brussels sprouts pretty much weekly. They’re one of our kitchen staples in these chilly months.
Just for fun, I’m dressing them up here with pistachios and dried cranberries.
And I am really excited about these dried cranberries with … Read more
Creamy Potato and Corn Chowder
This is a deliciously cozy soup that makes a great weekday lunch – or the perfect Sunday dinner, served along with steamed Brussels sprouts, a huge green salad, and a loaf of crusty whole grain bread.
Creamy, chunky, great … Read more