Apparently I’m on a muffin tin kick this autumn? I could be imagining it, but somehow smaller portions seem more manageable when there’s a kid to feed. He deemed these mini meatloaves “meat cupcakes” and I feel as though he couldn’t be more spot on. They’re ridiculously easy to throw together, use only one bowl,…
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Quinoa Veggie Patties
Somehow, although I crave them on the regular, and almost always prefer them to a regular burger, it’s taken me 30 years to make my own veggie patties. I really blow my mind. Quinoa Veggie Patties Recipe adapted from sproutedkitchen.com What you’ll need: 2 cups cooked quinoa (I always vote for red or tricolor — because of…
Grilled Flatbreads
I love summer for a lot of reasons. An abundant garden. A lush, green yard. Being out on the lake, putzing around in my kayak. Warm evenings on the back porch under the lights or around the fire. Beach time. Roadtrips. Camping trips. Longer days. Sunkissed skin. More energy. People smiling, people playing. But more than…
Herbed Sour Cream Loaf
Two very out of the ordinary things have happened this week: I’m dusting off the blog and actually sharing something with y’all. I made BREAD (okay, so it wasn’t REALLY bread…only partially). But damn was it good! I don’t typically need bread. Sure, I WANT bread (every second of every day, to be exact). But for the…
Greek Meatballs with Roasted Peppers + Lemon Oregano Slaw
Greek Meatballs with Roasted Peppers + Lemon Oregano Slaw Makes about 4 servings. First things first: preheat your oven to 430. Roasted Peppers What you’ll need: 2 peppers (I had a red and an orange in the refrigerator — I’d say to skip the green ones, but any other color will work) Glug olive…
The Breakfast Scramble.
Our weekday breakfasts are never more than a green smoothie (self control seems to be easier on a schedule). But on the weekends, there are few things I love more than a hearty scramble for breakfast. They’re ridiculously simple to do healthy, and always filling. I love to get creative when I’ve got the time…
Roasted [Mystery] Squash Tacos + Cucumber Salsa
First things first: this meal (with the exception of the avocado and the tortillas, obviously) was 100% harvested from our garden. It was one of the most delicious and rewarding dishes ever to come out of our kitchen. It all started with a mystery squash. Upon purchase, it was believed to be butternut. Upon fruiting,…
Perfect Protein Salad
Wow, has this been a busy (and beautiful!) summer. There’s been no shortage of amazingness in my life lately — I’m dying to catch you up! Let’s start with this amazing summer salad that I’ve been in love with forever. If you’re lazy, you can get it at the PCC deli counter (like I’ve done…
Let’s Dance, Nature.
Tending to a garden is a delicious dance between time and space. I’m WILDLY obsessed with the garden this year. I can’t seem to plant enough. Such a gratifying experience, to grow life and sustenance from a seed or tiny plant. The resources… The beginnings… The help… The progress… freshly harvested greens + cilantro left:…
Seared Salmon + Greek Radish Slaw
Oh. My. Salmon-on-salad. Heavens. This was fresh out of my little dome (Cheryl wanted Asian food — so she got a rice noodle bowl). I wanted salmon and salad. Boy did I get salmon and salad! Some of the best salmon and salad I’ve ever made, to be exact. I made my Greek yogurt sauce…
Smoothie Operator.
There’s an art to the green smoothie. Really, there is. Ask anyone who’s made a bad one and they’ll tell you…there’s an art to the green smoothie. There are endless combinations — hundreds of different ways to mix and match your fruits and veggies. I’m guessing there’s a smoothie for every mood, and then some!…
keen-wa.
Welcome back to my belly! This fantastic amino-rich seed makes my heart skip a beat. Commonly considered a grain, this little guy is actually a relative of leafy greens like spinach or chard. What’s really cool: not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all…
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