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Mushroom Pecan Empanadas

Posted on June 8, 2016 | 2 comments

Mushroom Pecan Empanadas 2Making food from scratch is often times more time consuming.  There are plenty of reasons to do it, however.  The first, and my personal favorite, is that making your own food allows you to control the ingredients used.  You can also make it exactly how you like it, and personalize it for others that you cook for.  This mushroom pecan empanadas recipe is time consuming, but totally worth the effort! Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash and Smoked Gouda Pie with Almond Crust

Posted on February 26, 2016 | Leave a comment

Butternut Squash Pie

Pie for dinner.  Is that not the best idea you have ever heard?  This savory pie is so full of flavor, you’ll want to eat the whole thing!  The best part, its also healthy.  The butternut squash and smoked gouda pie is made with whole grains, nuts for protein, and packed full of seasonal veggies. Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Naan Bread

Posted on February 23, 2016 | Leave a comment

Stack of Whole wheat naan

This recipe was inspired by my standard I can make that! attitude.  The local Indian restaurant makes delicious naan, and I just had to have some at home for when we make curry.  You can find naan at the grocery store, but it is just not the same as fresh.  We can’t have curry at home without whipping up a batch of this delicious naan! Continue reading →

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Roasted Root Vegetable Pockets with Goat Cheese

Posted on February 15, 2016 | Leave a comment

Root Vegetable pockets with spinach

Earlier this week I shared a recipe for Roasted Root Vegetables with Parmesan Wheat Berries.  We loved this combo of veggies with creamy cheese and nutty wheat so much that I found another way to enjoy those flavors.  These pockets are stuffed with lots of veggies, given a good smear of goat cheese, and topped with mustard-y glaze! Continue reading →

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Roasted Root Vegetables with Parmesan Wheat Berries

Posted on February 8, 2016 | Leave a comment

 

Root Vegetables plus Brussle Sprout

Roasted root vegetables are a wonderful staple of the season.  Enjoy as many root vegetables as you can now, because soon spring and summer produce will be back.  I added one vegetable to this mix that is not a root vegetable: Brussels sprouts!  It is also a seasonal veggie, that grows best in colder temperatures, and I couldn’t make this dish without something green! Continue reading →

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Football Food for Super Bowl Sunday

Posted on January 31, 2016 | Leave a comment

Football Food

I love watching football all season long.  Football Sundays are cherished for us when the fall rolls around.  It is special because there are so few games to the season, in comparison to other sports.  We huddle around the couch, spending time together enjoying copious amounts of football food! I love to experiment with all kinds of foods, finding the most fun and creative to eat for those special days!   Continue reading →

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Green Tomato Mince Pie

Posted on December 20, 2015 | 9 comments

This was my favorite pie recipe as a kid.  Grandma told us kids that it was apple and raisin pie, because otherwise we (I) might not have eaten it!  Green tomato mince pie is different from most pie recipes because it has a tart tanginess that comes from the unripened tomatoes.  This pie is heavily spiced with cinnamon and allspice and is perfect for the holidays!Slice of Pie

 

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Apple Cider Breakfast Cake

Posted on November 25, 2015 | Leave a comment

This cake is an awesome recipe for those busy mornings during the holidays.  You know, when all the family is hanging around, you’re preparing a big meal, and still need to figure some thing out for breakfast the next day?  Well this sweet and delicious cake is easy to make ahead and serve with some coffee or tea for breakfast.

Apple Cider Breakfast Cake

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Portabella and Lentil Pot Pie

Posted on November 16, 2015 | 1 comment

It is raining and cold outside today.  A perfect day for a rich and warming comfort food like pot pies.  I loved pot pies as a kid, which is why I consider them a total comfort food.  This version is made with mushrooms and lentils to make it hearty and filling.  Veggies like potatoes and carrots make it classic.  It will even work well as a vegetarian main dish at thanksgiving, for all your veggie friends and family!

Mushroom and Lentil Pot Pie

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Smoked Tofu

Posted on October 28, 2015 | 8 comments

This recipe has been ready for the blog for a long time, and it is finally here!  Tofu is not much by itself, it’s known for absorbing flavors well.  Smoking it adds immense flavors that go well into many types of dishes and turn boring old tofu into something special.  Buying smoked tofu from the store is expensive.  However, smoking it at home is really easy to do!

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