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Nov 20, 20232 min read

honey roasted carrots with garlicky yogurt sauce

Our humble workhorse root vegetable deserves a promotion from the snack table. This holiday season, give carrots their moment to shine.

Nov 19, 20232 min read

roasted portobello mushrooms with basil pesto, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze

Dirty-delicious and a little bit tedious, this is an exceptional treat—something you make for a small group of people you really care about.

Nov 19, 20231 min read

parsley garlic sauce to punch up every meal

Once you discover the versatility of this sauce, it won't be in your fridge for long.

Oct 30, 20232 min read

iced pumpkin juice (spiked or NA)

Muggle that I am, this lightly sweet and spiced potion is the closest I'll get to a Hogwarts Halloween feast.

Oct 28, 20232 min read

sweet polenta & brown butter corn bread with whole kernels

Have it with coffee for breakfast, throw it on a bowl of chili, or dollop it with maple butter for dessert.

Oct 19, 20232 min read

no-bake pumpkin chocolate cheesecake ghosts

These adorably spooky treats are a delicious and playful addition to any Halloween party spread!

Oct 16, 20232 min read

tuna pantry pasta

This light yet indulgent dish evokes fine dining on the Mediterranean coast, and it all starts with a packet of tuna.

Oct 9, 20231 min read

bourbon citrus ginger hot toddy

This cold-weather cocktail warms you from the inside out—so put the kettle on and settle in for a long evening by the fire.

Oct 3, 20232 min read

apple cinnamon oatmeal pancakes

Studded with spiced fruit and browned in butter, these rustic flapjacks are an epic final form for all those apples you've been picking.

Sep 20, 20231 min read

salted maple pepita & coconut granola

Get your granola in the oven, put on a pot of coffee, and wait for the waves of nutty maple and spice to find you.

Sep 13, 20232 min read

yellow squash, pea, and basil pesto pasta

Late summer, early fall...if only we could bottle it. At the very least, we can drop it into a bowl, cover it in cheese, and slurp it up.

Sep 10, 20231 min read

buffalo cauliflower & quinoa bowl

This grain bowl has crunch and kick, thanks to thinly sliced vegetables and a semi-homemade dressing.

Sep 4, 20232 min read

blistered green beans and tomatoes with sweet & spicy sesame sauce

When summertime produce will not quit, blister it, sauce it up, and swoon.

Sep 4, 20232 min read

garden tomatoes and eggs over pasta (rustic eggs in purgatory)

Don't know what to do with all your garden tomatoes? This Italian peasant dish is a great opportunity to have fun with what you have.

Sep 1, 20232 min read

gooey salted cinnamon rice krispie bars

Cinnamon and salt add depth to these chewy, gooey, horchata-y bars—I'll never go back to the box recipe.

Aug 20, 20232 min read

no-churn peach pie ice cream

Don't sleep on peach season; it's short and so very sweet.

Aug 17, 20232 min read

blueberry lemon coffee cake with almond streusel

Fresh off the farm or plucked from the produce bin, blueberries are right at home with this tangy lemon batter and buttery almond streusel.

Aug 8, 20232 min read

toasted coconut lemon meringue s'more in a glass

If your taste buds crave a jolt of lemon, look no further than this deconstructed riff on a classic campfire treat.

Jul 31, 20232 min read

toasted cheddar & hash brown egg taco w/ sweet and spicy chimichurri

When you need to zap your bored noon tastebuds and remind them lunch can be drippy and salty and dirty-delicious, make this taco.

Jul 24, 20232 min read

coconut chia banana bites

This delightful riff on frozen banana bites offers a refreshing protein boost when energy's lagging.