Roasted Broccoli with Bacon, Parmesan, and Balsamic Glaze

In this recipe, broccoli is roasted on a sheet pan with bacon, infusing it with tons of bacony-goodness. The crispy roasted broccoli and bacon are then topped with a thick, sweet, balsamic glaze and umami-packed shaved parmesan cheese for the most delicious side dish, appetizer, or small plate. I love how this recipe gives maximum [...]
Frank and Bean Chili
Roasted Beet and Carrot Rice Bowl with Honey-Lime Dressing

Chili powder and cumin perfectly compliment the sweet, earthy flavors of roasted beets and carrots in this rice bowl. In addition to the roasted veggies, this bowl features brown rice, a collard green slaw, crispy chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, green onion, cilantro, and a punchy and sweet honey-lime dressing. While this bowl does have a [...]
Cheesy Quinoa and Chorizo Stuffed Squash

In this recipe, sweet and smooth acorn squash halves are stuffed with a mix of quinoa, chorizo, kale, onion, green olives, raisins, and garlic. Every bite pops with flavor from the briny olives to the sweet, jammy raisins, spicy chorizo, and herbal notes from thyme and oregano. Ooey-gooey melted cheddar cheese makes for a decadent [...]
Kabocha Squash Soup with Browned Butter, Sage, and Pancetta

This roasted kabocha squash soup with browned butter, sage, and pancetta is utterly delicious! It is silky smooth and full of fall flavor. The kabocha squash becomes caramelized and sweet after roasting it in the oven. Kabocha is one of the sweetest winter squashes and it has dense, smooth flesh that is not watery at [...]
Rosemary-Ginger Apple Compote

This apple compote is seasoned with rosemary, ginger, and cinnamon. It makes the most delicious accompaniment to Fall and Winter charcuterie boards and is so easy to make! The key to making the best compote for charcuterie boards is to dice the apple into very small cubes. This makes the perfect texture for piling it [...]
Shaved Brussels Sprout and Pear Salad with Spiced Candied Pecans and Gorgonzola

Fall produce makes for some of the tastiest salads and this shaved brussels sprout and pear salad is no exception! The brussels sprouts are shaved very thinly to make a fluffy base for the salad, which is topped with juicy pears, funky gorgonzola cheese, and candied pecans seasoned with five spice. A simple dressing made [...]
Whipped Salted Maple Butter

The weather is getting colder, and you know what that means: it's time to start slathering all your toast, waffles, pancakes, muffins, and other baked goods in whipped salted maple butter! The perfect mix of sweet and salty with lots of maple flavor and a hint of cinnamon, this butter screams fall. Whipping butter makes [...]
Homemade Salsa Two Ways: Salsa Verde Crudo and Salsa Roja

These easy homemade salsas are so much more delicious than the jarred variety! In this post I will show you how to make salsa verde crudo, which is a raw tomatillo-based salsa, as well as a salsa roja (red salsa) made with jarred fire roasted tomatoes and poblano and jalapeño peppers. I have been a [...]