A Better Mash With In-Season Root Vegetables

We declare root vegetables a season! Mash up some new combinations that up the flavor and nutrition.   The Essentials Tools – Masher or Food Mill, pot, steamer basket Fat – Butter, vegan butter or coconut oil Liquid – Cream, milk, vegetable broth, coconut milk, buttermilk, whole milk yogurt Seasoning – salt and pepper are … Continued

Exploring Your Roots + Maple Mustard Glaze Recipe

Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen When it comes to fall vegetables, I root for those parsnips, kohlrabi, rutabagas, and celery root. Unlike the delicate garden vegetables of summer–sweet peas, vine ripe tomatoes, tender lettuces–kale or cabbage don’t need to be enjoyed right away. Fall is a relaxed season for any cook; nature’s way of acknowledging that … Continued

Chicken Nugget Salad With Honey Mustard Dressing

Ingredients 1 bag Applegate chicken nuggets, baked according to package directions 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved ½ red onion, thinly sliced ½ lb bacon, cooked and chopped 2 avocados, sliced   Dressing: 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard 3 Tbsp honey 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp oil Add salt and … Continued

Warm Up With Local Lamb Larb

Warm up with a delicious, traditional lamb larb recipe made with pasture-raised meat from our new vendor, The Lamb Shoppe. This dish showcases the best of in-season vegetables as well as local chiles.   Ingredients 2 Tbsp grape seed or peanut oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb ground lamb … Continued

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry with Quinoa

Try this delicious recipe utilizing fall flavors and locally-grown, in-season squash, healthy chickpeas and warming curry flavors in a crave-worthy, easy dinner. Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp curry powder Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups vegetable broth 1 15 … Continued

BBQ Easy Meatball Kebabs

Ingredients 1 package pre-cooked meatballs (about 20) – thawed in refrigerator overnight 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1 inch pieces 1 zucchini, sliced ½ inch thick 1 yellow squash, sliced ½ in thick 1 cup barbecue sauce   Directions On metal or wood skewers, alternate meatballs, peppers, zucchini and squash pieces. Place on parchment-lined … Continued

Rotisserie Chicken and Spinach Pasta

Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter ½ cup diced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 3 cups pulled rotisserie chicken 1 ½ cups cream ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish Juice from 2 lemons 1 – 5 oz box fresh spinach 8 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced 1 package Sunrise Butternut … Continued

3 Super Easy Kid-Friendly Dinners

We hand-picked some kid-approved favorite meals that are so simple to make and great for lasting throughout the week. Check out our ‘hero tips’ for ways to make meals last, how kids can help in the kitchen and just why these dishes are are our (super healthy) top choices! Super Easy Lettuce Wraps Great for … Continued