Quick Summary: Bunless mini-burgers topped with crispy bacon, sliced avocado, and cherry tomatoes, skewered on cocktail picks. High protein, low carb, and perfect for game day or summer cookouts. Prep: […]
Low Carb Sliders: Bunless Mini Burgers with Bacon and Avocado Read Post »
Quick Summary: Sweet potatoes halved and roasted, brushed with harissa under the broiler, then topped with a blackberry-rosemary compote. Four flavors combine into a complex holiday side dish. Includes tips
Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe with Blackberry-Rosemary Sauce Read Post »
This easy pasta dish is rich creamy comfort food in a bowl, perfect for a fall weeknight dinner. It takes less than 30 minutes to from start to finish and
Quick & Easy Pumpkin, Sausage, Sage Pasta Read Post »
When the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte became such a major trend, my kids were in college and I was always looking for things to send them in holiday care packages.
Instant Pumpkin Spice Latte Dry Mix Read Post »
Always a decision this time of the year as to which pumpkin bars to make – silky pumpkin cheesecake bars, pumpkin bars with a crunchy oat crust, pumpkin bars with
Easy Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Read Post »
Quick breads are great homemade treats to send in care packages as they ship well, taste great, and are easy to make. This Pumpkin Amaretto Quick Bread is a snap
Pumpkin Amaretto Quick Bread Read Post »
I’ve been on a real fruit-with-dough bender lately, working my way through all the old fashioned dishes in an attempt to distinguish cobblers from crisps from crumbles from buckles, from
Peach Buckle the Easy Way: With or Without Streusel Topping Read Post »
Quick Summary: Purple and golden beets roasted with carrots and harissa spice, served on a bed of harissa-spiced Greek yogurt. Simple preparation with bold, complex flavor. Works as a side
Roasted Beets and Carrots on Harissa-Spiced Yogurt Read Post »
Jump to: RECIPE | Tools, Techniques, & Tips | Storing & Reheating French crêpes are basically wafer-thin pancakes, often filled with either sweet berries, savory cheese and ham, or fresh
Berry and Mascarpone Crêpe Cake (aka Crêpe Stack) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Traditional Italian winter squash varieties like Marina di Chioggia, Piena di Napoli, and Violina Rugosa offer superior flavor but aren’t available in stores. They’re easy to grow, store
Italian Winter Squash: Growing and Cooking Read Post »
Have a kid in college or a loved one living abroad? This holiday season, let them know you’re thinking of them by sending a themed holiday care package filled with
Holiday Care Packages: 7 Homemade Treats to Send Read Post »
Quick Summary: A free-form tart with spiced apples and sharp cheddar cheese on a buttery, flaky crust. This New England combination is easier than pie and makes a beautiful addition
Apple Cheddar Galette: A New England Fall Tart Read Post »
This fall, cozy up with a warming twist on a classic cocktail. A great little pick-me-up for rainy days, this pumpkin spice espresso martini is the perfect combination of intense
Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Read Post »
Quick Summary: These raspberry scones use brewed Earl Grey tea as the liquid instead of cream or eggs, creating a moist, flavorful pastry that’s not dry or crumbly. The tea
Raspberry Black Tea Scones: No Eggs or Cream Needed Read Post »
Quick Summary: Raspberry sweetness depends on variety, full sun, proper pruning, and harvesting at peak ripeness. Summer-bearing varieties like Tulameen and Cascade Delight tend to be very sweet. For everbearing,
The Sweetest Raspberries (Varieties and Growing Tips) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A creamy rustic Italian stew with cannellini beans, andouille sausage, and Tuscan kale in a velvety broth. High protein, nutrient-dense, and compliant with slow-carb diets. Comes together in
Italian White Bean, Kale, and Sausage Stew (Slow Carb) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Don’t throw out those pumpkin seeds. Boil, season, and roast them for a crunchy, healthy snack or garnish. This recipe uses smoked paprika and garlic, with Mexican spice
How to Roast and Season Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) Read Post »
Calabaza en Tacha (aka candied pumpkin) is one of the traditional treats served on Mexico’s Day of the Dead Celebration, “Dia de Muertos”. The flavor is similar to what is
Calabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin) Recipe Read Post »
Quick Summary: A Mexican-style slow cooker chili with turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), butternut squash, poblano peppers, and black beans. Smoky depth comes from ancho and chipotle chile powder. Prep:
Mexican Chili: Turkey, Squash, Poblanos & Black Beans Read Post »
Quick Summary: Heirloom winter squash varieties offer superior flavor compared to commercial hybrids. Top picks include Blue Hubbard (roasting), Sweet Meat (soups), Cinderella/Rouge Vif D’Etampes (pies), Long Island Cheese (classic
Winter Squash Varieties: 10 Picks for Flavor and Cooking Read Post »
There is no better Fall breakfast (in my humble opinion!) than rich, velvety pumpkin butter slathered on toast with a cup of coffee. This homemade pumpkin butter is made with
Homemade Pumpkin Butter Recipe Read Post »
Quick Summary: Root vegetables like carrots, beets, and parsnips roast beautifully on a sheet pan at high heat, developing crispy edges and sweet, caramelized flavor. This recipe pairs them with
Roasted Root Vegetable Recipe: Easy Oven-Roast Method on Sheet Pan Read Post »
Quick Summary: Green tomato kimchi combines unripe tomatoes with napa cabbage, chile peppers, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce, then ferments for 3-5 days. The result is a spicy, tangy condiment
Green Tomato Kimchi: How to Ferment End-of-Season Tomatoes Read Post »
Quick Summary: Tangy, garlicky refrigerator pickles made from green tomatoes, ready to eat in 24 hours with no canning equipment needed. Works with unripe end-of-season tomatoes or green heirloom varieties
Quick Pickled Green Tomatoes: A Simple Refrigerator Pickle Recipe Read Post »
Quick Summary: Banderillas are flour tortilla-wrapped hot dogs, fried until golden and served with a creamy, spicy chile de arbol sauce. The sauce blends toasted dried peppers with evaporated milk
Mexican Sausage Banderillas with Spicy Pizza Sauce Read Post »
Recipe for Hubert Keller’s Chow Chow sliders and an easy way to make a Michelada for Gameday or casual celebrations.
Chow Chow Sliders: Mini Burgers with Pickled Relish Read Post »
this recipe for low carb chicken enchiladas is so packed with flavor that you won’t miss the tortillas. Made with HeathGlen’s enchilada spice blend.
Chicken Verde Enchilada Casserole (Low Carb Version) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A hearty Italian stew with Italian sausage, cannellini beans, and braised cabbage in a light cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, slow carb compliant (without panko topping), and
Tuscan Sausage, Cabbage and Bean Stew: A Slow Carb Recipe Read Post »
Some of the tastiest Winter squash varieties are gigantic, resulting in leftover pumpkin/squash puree after cooking. What to do with it? Make some delicious, savory (or sweet) pumpkin pancakes! Pumpkin
Pumpkin Pancakes: Stovetop or Sheetpan for a Crowd Read Post »
Quick Summary: Roasted pumpkin or winter squash pureed with smoky ancho chile, mint, and coriander. Savory rather than sweet, with the roasting bringing out the squash’s natural depth. Make-ahead friendly
Mexican Pumpkin Ancho Soup (Savory, Not Sweet) Read Post »
