The farmer’s market here is finally over. Finally seams inappropriate because I will miss it so greatly until April rolls around. Saturday mornings in the spring are like Christmas for me. What surprises will there be? What will I not be able to go home without after its first appearance at the market? For this soup, I let the lingering fall produce make my selections. Bok choy was only $1.00! I coudn’t leave it behind, and hence this soup was born.
Posted in Asian, Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asian, Bok Choy, Garlic, Herbs, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
It is raining and cold outside today. A perfect day for a rich and warming comfort food like pot pies. I loved pot pies as a kid, which is why I consider them a total comfort food. This version is made with mushrooms and lentils to make it hearty and filling. Veggies like potatoes and carrots make it classic. It will even work well as a vegetarian main dish at thanksgiving, for all your veggie friends and family!
Posted in Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Lentils, Make ahead, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Vegetarian
It’s finally November. I have been reluctant this fall to get into the season. However, Thanksgiving is on its way and it’s time to start testing recipes! This recipe is a simple side dish that will do for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Roasted potatoes are easy and delicious. Adding rosemary adds a fresh element that works well with all your holiday dishes!
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
I didn’t grow up eating a lot of salads. But boy do I love them now! Anything can be tossed together and called a salad. This salad is traditional in the sense that I use greens to bulk it up. Roasted potatoes and flaky trout make this dish incredibly filling, which is rare to find in a salad. Pair it with the creamy dilled dressing and you have a winner!
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Salad
Tagged Arugula, Cast iron, Fish, Herbs, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream
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!
