Last week I was all about savoring summer. I even picked up a few zucchinis at the farmers market this weekend because I don’t want to let go! I finally have realized however, that I must embrace fall because those bone chilling days of winter will come shortly after. Nothing says fall to me like chili. This chili recipe is great for this time of year when you can still get locally grown peppers.
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Garlic, Make ahead, Peppers, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Summer squash is almost gone for the season. Sigh. Depending on where you live you might be able to find some last of the season fruits to enjoy in this dish! Buttery summer squash makes an excellent gratin. I jazzed this southwest summer squash gratin up by adding jalapeno and sweet corn. A little spicy and sweet balance nicely and add something special to this gratin.
Posted in Side Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Make ahead, Peppers, Summer squash, Sweet Corn
Pickles are a favorite snack of mine. They are crunchy, briny and full of flavor, but light and not calorie ridden. Its funny to me that pickled cucumbers are known as pickles, because you can pickle just about any vegetable. I love to pickle peppers, asparagus, and okra! Try these homemade dill pickles with jalapenos!
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Snacks
Tagged Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Peppers
It is officially fall, but I’m not over summer yet! Gardens are producing the last of their summer’s bounty. Mid-October will bring our first freeze in southern Illinois, so there are still a few weeks left. This week I will be bringing you recipes to enjoy the last days of summer produce and use up what’s left in your gardens before fall takes over. This grilled corn with garlic chive butter is to die for!
Hello Friends! This is another recipe fantastic for football season! Some thin crust pizzas lack in crust texture. You get a slice and it flops in your hand. The flavor is all there, but that’s just because you have a delivery service for ooey-gooey cheese. This pizza crust is thin and crispy, the best of both worlds!
This is my second post using yeast to make a pizza crust. I promise, it’s worth the trouble. You can let the dough rise, or not. It’s the baking method that matters. See the photos below of the dough and crust. The crust is laced with herbs, which add a fresh flavor. On the first bake, the dough will puff up into a pocket; this separation of the layers allows for extra crisping which make the crust special. Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Blue cheese, Cheese, Garlic, Make ahead, Marinara, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I love to make enchiladas because they are simple. Simple ingredients and simple to prep. All you have to do is make your filling, stuff tortillas, and bake! Anyone can do that. This recipe is made almost entirely out of my pantry staples. It’s easy to add to the end of my weeks meal planning because I generally don’t need many ingredients.
Posted in Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Garlic, Potatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian, Whole grain
This recipe has been an Alison classic for a long time. I have shared it with many friends and family and it is time that it comes to the blog. I love Cajun food. It is a passion of mine to create recipes for Cajun dishes. Etoufee is a classic Cajun dish and this recipe is made with trout!
Sometimes an awesome side is all you need to complete a meal. Already have a favorite recipe and need something to go with it? I’ve been there. This simple recipe for garlicky green beans is fresh and full of flavor! Perfect to sit beside your favorite meal, simple enough to bring for pot lucks, and just fancy enough to serve for big meals like Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish
Tagged Cast iron, Garlic, Green beans, Quick and Easy
Pesto and pasta were made for each other. Any kind of pesto, and any kind of pasta. Tah Dah! You have a delicious meal. However, If you have never had arugula pesto, you have to give this a try. Arugula is from the mustard family and is known for its peppery flavor. When concentrated into a pesto, it’s a flavor explosion!
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Arugula, Cheese, Garlic, Noodles, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I am trying to savor all the zucchini and summer squash I can right now because I know the season will be behind us soon. These quick growing squash varieties are my favorite kinds of squash. I love the fresh mild flavor and their versatility; you can put them in with almost anything!
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Noodles, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Zucchini
