Steamed Rainbow Chard with Toasted Hazelnuts

This Steamed Rainbow Chard with Toasted Hazelnuts is a delicious and healthy side dish! Chard is perfectly steamed and flavored with the help of a few secret ingredients.

This Steamed Rainbow Chard with Toasted Hazelnuts is a delicious and healthy side dish! Chard is perfectly steamed and flavored with the help of a few secret ingredients. A Rainbow On Your Plate Rainbow chard is one of those ingredients that makes me smile when I cook with and eat it. Its vibrant color and distinct heartiness make it an all-around winner and favorite inRead more ->

The Greenest Stir Fry

Green stir-fried vegetables in a large pan

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 ->

Garlicky Sautéed Mushrooms

Whole mushrooms sautéed with thyme and garlic

These Garlicky Sautéed Mushrooms are tender, earthy, and so flavorful. The perfect side dish or snack, and so simple to make. Garlicky Sautéed Mushrooms There are two people in this world: those who love mushrooms, and those who do not. I happen to be of the first group, and am proud of it. I’m not sure there’s a mushroom out there that I don’t love,Read more ->

Braised Collard Greens with Garlic and Shallot

Brasied Collard Greens in a bowl with lemon and red pepper flakes

These Braised Collard Greens with Garlic and Shallot are a classic southern dish with a ton of flavor. This version is meat-free and extra bright with the addition of fresh lemon. Southern Fare, Lightened Up Braised Collard Greens are a traditional Southern dish. Normally sauteed in bacon grease, I wanted to lighten up the deliciously tender greens. My recipe doesn’t include bacon, but that doesn’tRead more ->

The Basics: Cooking with Alliums

Onions, shallots, and garlic and are key ingredients in countless recipes. Cooking with alliums is easy with this guide which outlines different types of alliums and how to use them.  Cooking With Alliums First, let’s discuss what an allium even is, as I’m sure it may have some of you scratching your head. The genus Allium includes onions, shallots, garlic, and leeks, to name onlyRead more ->

Mini Falafel Bites with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions

Mini Falafel with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions

These Mini Falafel with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions are almost too cute to eat! Mini falafel top a tzatziki-spread mini pita. Packed with flavor, these are the perfect bite. Finger Food = Fun In a season when light bites and appetizers reign supreme, we all want to showcase our most delicious snacks. Transforming your favorite dishes in to single-serve or mini options can beRead more ->

Polynesian Chicken Wings

These Polynesian Chicken Wings are sticky, sweet, and perfectly salty.

These Polynesian Chicken Wings are sticky, sweet, and perfectly salty. They’re a family favorite, served during the holidays. They can be baked or slow cooked: either way, your home will be filled with a mouthwatering aroma! Chicken Wings For The Holidays Growing up, Christmas was always at the farm. My Grandpa inherited the farm and surrounding acreage from his Dad, who inherited it from hisRead more ->

Marinated Olives

Marinated Olives

These Marinated Olives are packed with flavor and so simple to make! Olive oil, citrus peel, garlic, and fresh herbs take these olives to the next level. Little Nibbles Often overlooked, olives make a spread feel complete. Nothing rounds out a plate better than a salty little bite. As opposed to spending a small fortune at those fancy grab and go olive bars, why notRead more ->

Roasted Red Peppers with Zhug & Feta

These Roasted Red Peppers with Zhug & Feta are an unexpected and delicious appetizer packed with flavor! Bring An App That Packs Flavor If you’re seeking flavor, look no further: these Roasted Red Peppers with Zhug & Feta are exactly what you’re looking for! The roasted red peppers offer that unique vegetal flavor that only peppers have. The zingy zhug is a Yemeni hot sauceRead more ->

Warm Hearts of Palm Dip

Warm Hearts of Palm Dip

This Warm Hearts of Palm Dip is buttery, creamy, and so addicting. Hearts of palm and parmesan are combined in this scrumptious spread.  Delectable Dips & Scrumptious Spreads Admittedly, I haven’t met a spread I haven’t liked. Whether it’s cold or warm, spicy or savory, smoked or sweet, chances are high I’m going to love it. But there are a few special dips: the onesRead more ->