A simple combination of cooked farro with sautéed asparagus and mushrooms makes a delicious seasonal salad bursting with the flavors of Spring. Dressed with a simple red wine vinaigrette, this healthy side dish is sure to become a new favorite on your table. Nothing quite says spring to me like the sudden emergence of asparagus …
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Mad Hatter Peppers are a fun variety of pepper with a truly unique flavor. Roasting them is a simple way to enhance their amazing taste. Find out how easy it is to roast them in the oven without using foil below! Since my excursion into farming, I’ve spent a lot of time with a lot …
If you’ve been looking for a healthy coleslaw recipe that is mayo-free with no added sugar, this is the recipe for you. It features crunchy vegetables tossed in a tangy vinegar-based dressing with just the right amount of spice thanks to some fresh jalapeños. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next summer …
This roasted corn salad recipe with blistered cherry tomatoes incorporates all the tastes of late summer. Featuring fresh summer produce and bright flavors, it makes an easy side dish for barbecues and gatherings. I’ll admit it…I’ve never been a huge fan of corn on the cob. No, I’m not a sociopath. I just have some …
Dry sautéing chanterelle mushrooms is a delicious and easy way to prepare this flavorful wild mushroom. Finished with butter, garlic, and thyme they make a great addition to a variety of meals. I can still remember that time I enjoyed my first wild chanterelle. I had stumbled upon a nice flush on a backcountry hike …
This easy pickled hakurei turnip recipe is quick and simple to prepare. Turnips make a crisp, tangy, delicious pickle with great flavor and nice crunch. I don’t know why turnips get such a bum rap, but I find them extremely exciting. Perhaps people are only familiar with purple top turnips, which are often found rotting in …
This tasty gluten-free side dish features a delicious combination of early spring vegetables with a zesty lemon dressing. There is something really remarkable about the first weeks of spring. As plants start to bloom and turn green again, you can almost sense an energy of anticipation permeating through the air. For me, that anticipation definitely …
This roasted honeynut squash recipe is sure to become a favorite holiday side dish. With just five simple ingredients, it couldn’t be easier to prepare. Pecans, rosemary, and a drizzle of maple syrup make this dish a sweet, savory, and healthy delight. My dirty little squash secret: I actually grew honeynut squash before I ever …
Roasted squash seeds are fun and super easy to prepare. They make a satisfyingly crunchy healthy snack or perfect garnish. Learn how to make crispy and delicious roasted squash seeds using this simple step-by-step method. Perhaps you’ve roasted pumpkin seeds, but did you know that seeds from any edible winter squash can make a perfect …