Roasted Butternut Squash With Pecans

    Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans

    This roasted butternut squash recipe has great flavor, a nice crunch from the pecans, and interesting color from the Craisins.

    Grilled cheese going headlong into tomato soup

    Tomato Soup

    This is a simple, quick tomato soup recipe full of fresh vegetables that brings interesting flavors and textures together to create a hearty tomato soup. This tomato soup pairs perfectly with chilly days and plates full of grilled cheese.
    Tender Slow Cooked Pork Tacos

    Tender Slow Cooked Pork Tacos

    These slow-cooked pork tacos are fall-apart tender with a sweet, spicy citrus flavor. By using a slow cooker, it’s easy to get the tacos ready the night before and let cook all day long.
    Pork shoulder smoking

    Prix Fixe: Putting Apple Cider Soaked Pork Shoulder Together with Pepper Jack Polenta and Sautéed Rainbow Chard

    An experiment with a little vinegar leads to a new way to cook pork shoulder, a whole lot of deliciousness, and some good times.

    Freshly sautéed rainbow chard

    Sautéed Rainbow Chard

    This sauteed chard recipe uses a touch of vinegar and lemon juice brighten up this delicious side dish.
    Grilled Green Beans

    Grilled Green Beans with Goat Cheese

    These grilled green beans use sweet red peppers, crispy shallots, and a balsamic marinade to bring these delicious beans to life!
    Great Summer Gazpacho

    What I Love About Gazpacho

    A challenge for me can be making sure I’m eating enough healthy vegetables, which is why I love keeping a batch of fresh gazpacho on hand.

    Orzo Salad

    Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Basil

    This light pasta salad made with orzo, tomatoes, and basil is brimming with late summer flavors and makes a great side dish for grilled chicken and fish dishes.

    Great Summer Gazpacho

    Great Summer Gazpacho

    This Gazpacho recipe is one of my favorite soups to make during the summer. We usually have a big bowl of Gazpacho in the fridge all summer long because it is light and healthy and makes a great side dish for everything we eat when it’s warm out.