Category Archives: Vegetables

Salad Making 101 & The Wedgie You Do Want

You little Salad-Lover. Is that a compliment or an insult? Hmm. Either way, being a salad-lover is often what people associate most with a “healthy” eater. Am I right? I am one, and I have no shame. Shocking, I know. … Continue reading

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Sweet, Slow Roasted Tomatoes

I’ll admit it first, before you read another word. This is not a quick recipe, although it’s twice as easy {meaning it could almost be considered not even a recipe, it’s so simple}. And versatile. Well, they are worth it, … Continue reading

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Roasted Beet Salad {with goat cheese}

Beets. Always loved ‘em. Never cooked them on my own. They’ve always looked too intimidating to me- like a knife can’t even get to it. I mean, look at them: Little tough guys. But with such a high concentration of … Continue reading

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Parmesan Kale Chips

Kale was just named the “healthiest” vegetable around last week, with the most nutrients per bite than anything else out there.  Heavy doses of vitamin k, vitamin a, magnesium, fiber, calcium, omega 3 fatty acids, a extremely high antioxidant count … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Thoughts {and Recipes}

Thanksgiving. Let’s talk about it. And the approaching holiday season as well. For most, Thanksgiving marks the time of the year where people let themselves go. The 5-7 lb creep as the year comes to an end.  For some, even … Continue reading

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{Secret} Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Last night, my friend Katelyn came over for dinner. As dinner was served, we both started laughing. Only at my house would 3 courses of vegetables, all prepared in different ways, be normal for dinner. Luckily she was a great … Continue reading

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The {Superfood} Green Smoothie

It’s detox week next week around here. That means lots of recipes testing this week. You lucky ducks. Amongst the few failures, a perfectly easy, delicious, true superfood (real food) smoothie emerged. Never tried a green smoothie? They are a  … Continue reading

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Summer Roasted Radishes

This is why I should never be allowed to go to the farmer’s market alone this time of year: Exhibit A: The sad part? I am hiding half of it (yes, half) behind the camera. The best part? 3 days … Continue reading

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Italian Zucchini Salad

Q & A: From my inbox this week: Q: I love going to farmer’s markets this time of year, and it sounds silly, but I never know what to make with the food that’s available there. Any ideas? A: Yes, … Continue reading

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Simple Summer Heirloom Tomatoes

In honor of the first farmer’s market’s opening in the area this week,  it’s time for a fresh and healthy appetizer that oozes that sweet summertime feelin’. It can hardly be considered a real recipe because it’s so simple to … Continue reading

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