The Greenest Stir Fry there ever was! This delicious dish is filled with broccoli, pea pods, asparagus, green onion, and celery. It’s a simple and nutritious meal or side dish! The Greenest of Green This stir-fry checks all the healthy boxes. Anyone else feel like they’re being uber healthy when they eat fresh green things? That’s probably because it’s absolutely true, but something about itRead more ->
These Pumpkin Pot Pies are a cozy vegetarian meal to prepare for a weeknight supper, but are fancy enough for guests! Butternut squash replaces the standard chicken, and a homemade soup mix takes place of the canned condensed soup! Lightened up comfort food, at its finest. Lightened Up Comfort Pure, unadulterated, comfort food. What comes to mind? Everyone’s idea of comfort is different. Some yearnRead more ->
This Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry is pure comfort! Red Kuri Squash and creamy chickpeas are simmered in a coconut red curry sauce and served over fluffy basmati rice. Slightly spicy, this curry will warm you inside and out. Warm & Comforting Meals On my laziest Sundays, I like to eat slow simmered, slightly spiced, warm and comforting dishes like curry. Especially on a snowy dayRead more ->
This Pork Tenderloin with Pumpkin Pan Sauce is a a delicious and simple supper. Juicy pork tenderloin is rubbed with a rosemary spice mix and cooked to perfection. The reserved pan juices are transformed in to a beautiful pumpkin sauce to serve with the pork tenderloin. One Pot Wonder Simple suppers are the best. Especially when they can be made in one single pan! WhetherRead more ->
This Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Bacon, and Spinach is pure Autumnal comfort food! Smoky bacon adds depth to tender grains and greens. A delicious dinner for all! Stuffed Acorn Squash Are we squash lovers? We’re squash lovers. What’s not to like, folks? They serve as the perfect vessel for fillings of all sorts, or are delicious served simply roasted. They make enchilada sauces, serveRead more ->
A Minnesota classic! This Lightened Up Tater Tot Hotdish includes a homemade cream soup base, sautéed vegetables, ground beef, and yes – tater tots! Surprisingly simple, this recipe comes together easily making it a great weeknight meal! All Hail Tater Tot Hotdish Ya heard of it? How about casserole? Now am I speaking your language? Either way, for me (and arguably, many other Minnesotans), hotdishRead more ->
This Sausage, Kale, and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash makes the perfect weeknight meal. Spicy sausage speckles a nutrient-dense stuffing of kale, mushrooms, and mixed grains. This recipe is so comforting. What doesn’t make you feel all warm and cozy inside? Spicy sausage. Meaty, umami mushrooms. Sautéed greens. Savory squash. Hmm hmm….you’re there now. What I love about this recipe is how fancy it seems (“Really?Read more ->
This one pan meal couldn’t be easier! Chicken and broccoli are simple to prep and get a quick roast in the oven. The sauce gets drizzled over everything after it’s almost done roasting. This Sheetpan Chicken & Broccoli is deliciously salty, spicy, and garlicky – the perfect weeknight supper! Busy day? Busy week? Month? Life? We’re all a little rushed at times, aren’t we? Well,Read more ->
This slow cooker Ropa Vieja is perfect for your busiest days. The beef slow cooks in a mixture of peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and spices which produces flavor-packed results. Round out the meal with Cilantro Quinoa and Smashed Black Beans. I know what you’re thinking. Really, I do. I agree that a hammerhead shark would indefinitely beat a crocodile in an unexpected duel. But that’s neitherRead more ->