I love a great homemade cookie, but the ones that I am sharing today are extra special. Better Than Dad’s Copycat Oatmeal Cookies reminds me of my childhood. This easy recipe is one of my faves! Mom would always buy Dad’s oatmeal cookies, and when I got home from school or before I went to…
Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian recipes are ones that we wholeheartedly enjoy and have at least once a week or more. These healthy menu options include appetizers, soups, salads, eggs, mains, desserts and more!
Pineapple Walnut Raisin Coleslaw
This crunchy, sweet Pineapple Coleslaw with raisins and walnuts is a perfectly balanced, delicious summer side dish for picnics, BBQs, potlucks, or just about any night of the week. The marriage of shredded cabbage and pineapple tidbits brings this coleslaw recipe to new heights. I love the crunch of coleslaw but then add in another great…
Spring Vegetables, What’s In Season?
Spring is almost here!! And while everything’s waking up from winter, we’re most impatient to start eating fresh, Spring Vegetables. Farmers’ markets, farm stands, and even grocery stores are already stocking the first seasonal produce for spring. With that in mind then try our gorgeous Fennel Asparagus Salad, it screams of spring. Truly, there’s already…
What is White Asparagus?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably familiar with the spring delicacy that is fresh green asparagus, but did you know there is such a thing as White Asparagus? It’s less common than the green counterpart we know and love, but it makes an amazing addition to your spring table. Helpful Items for…
German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by The Little Potato Company. All opinions and experiences are my own. This German Potato Soup recipe made with Little potatoes from The Little Potato Company is a big bowl of hearty soul-warming food. This creamy, comforting bowl of soup is also known as Kartofflesuppe in Germany and…
What is Kohlrabi? What Do I Do With It?
You may have seen kohlrabi at your local farmer’s market, grocery store, or received it in a produce or farm share box but hesitated because you weren’t sure what to do with this unique vegetable. You may ask What is Kohlrabi? What Do I Do With It? Kohlrabi can seem intimidating – it almost looks like…
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles Don’t you love a great farmers’ market? I could spend days there with all the fresh produce. I have made a refrigerator dill pickle recipe before and it tasted great but had left the cucumbers whole as they were the small ones. This time I found lovely fat cucumbers at the market…
Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler
Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler I was out back and looking at my rhubarb patch and saw that a first batch was ready and waiting. I have a very ruby red varietal, one that I didn’t plant but was here when we moved in. The stalks, for the most part, are large and red right to the…
Old Time Squash Casserole
Old Time Squash Casserole I have a gorgeous Old Time Squash Casserole for you for your Thanksgiving or holiday table. This is a side dish that I loved the second I tried it with its cheesy interior and buttery cracker topping. This year I have been experimenting with different squash ever since we did Squash Fest for…
Healthy Oatmeal Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Healthy Oatmeal Lemon Blueberry Muffins Fluffy Healthy Oatmeal Lemon Blueberry Muffins are topped with a Lemon Blueberry Glaze. Enjoy them for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack! There are two types of muffins in this world. Slightly healthy muffins that are made with ingredients like whole wheat flour and/or oats. And super sweet, pretty much…
Best Ever Mexican Corn Dip
Best Ever Mexican Corn Dip Best Ever Mexican Corn Dip is the ultimate party dip! Sweet corn and cotija cheese are tossed with a chili mayonnaise that makes this dip so good. Serve it warm, cold, or room temperature. You might have tried this Beer Cheese Dip, Hot Crab Dip, or Roasted Red Pepper Dip. Today we…
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Egg Farmers of Canada. All opinions and experiences are my own. With the holidays firmly in our grasp now we are always short on time. Making a healthy yet delicious meal for lunch or dinner like these Cheesy Scrambled Eggs with Spinach…