Can we just freeze time and keep fall around forever? And never stop wearing adorable boots and scarves while frolicking in the leaves and taking in the cool, crisp air? Oh, and have excuses to make delicious autumn dishes for eternity? If you can make that happen, we’ll be besties for life. No questions asked. In…
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Braised Kale with Onion & Apple Cider Vinegar
I know – you see this kale recipe and you’re asking yourself where the bacon is. I’m doing my due-diligence to help you post-overindulging on Thanksgiving day… we will all need to detox with a little bit of wine and kale. Wine, because we all just spent Thanksgiving debating politics and the election with our…
Creamy Pumpkin Bisque with Sage and Thyme
Hi, let me re-introduce myself: my name is Julia and I’m a pumpkin addict (Hi, Julia). I actually know you, though – you’re the super hero cook hosting your totally lovely family this Thanksgiving. And you haven’t quite dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s on your Thanksgiving menu because you know, that amazing recipe…
Sausage and Kale Stuffed Acorn Squash with a Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping
I clearly have an obsession with all things fall. Gourds, squash, sweaters, pumpkins, Indian corn, pumpkin-flavored coffee, boots, pumpkin bread, scarves, pumpkin pie, pumpkin-anything, really. The list pretty much doesn’t end – and from the time that the holidays are over, a countdown begins to the end of the next summer. The crisp, cool air…
Chopped Chicken, Bacon & Mozzarella Salad with Creamy Avocado-Basil Vinaigrette
It’s that time of year when we’re scrambling to use up all of the fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and bacon in your fridge. Right? Okay, I kid – bacon is a year-round thing for us, let’s be serious. But hey, life is all about balance. So in our case, we balance our vegetables with bacon.
Grilled Farmers’ Market Salad with a Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Let’s just say I’m having one of those omgwhatdidIeatthisweekend moments. Just admit it, it happens – you know, wine, summer campfires, and a couple of giant roasted marshmallows or seven later… I don’t want to talk about it. Let’s focus on what’s important here: the fact that these grilled summer vegetables can taste SO good.
Beef Stew with Rosemary & Thyme
As much of America witnessed snow and freezing temperatures – on November 1st, I might add – I figured it was appropriate to warm up with a hearty and savory beef stew. First of all, the entire house smelled uh-maze-ing. Words just cannot do justice.
Pan-Sauteed Maple-Mustard Brussel Sprouts
These little baby cabbages, as my sous chef refers to them, are heavenly bites of savory-sweet goodness. I mean, seriously. You know how some people enjoy over-indulging in french fries, ice cream, Halloween candy, etc? I find it incredibly difficult to refrain from eating a pound of brussel sprouts – not just any brussel sprouts,…
Grilled Chicken Salad with Caramelized Onions, White Beans and a Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette
In between cookies and loaves of bread I find that throwing in a leaf or two of kale or spinach can be good for morale. Of course, eating sweets like they’re going out of style can also work wonders for a feel-good mood – but that’s not what I’m talking here. I’m talking the kind…
Herb-Spiced Chicken with a Spinach, Thyme and White Bean Ragout
I love the fall – this is no secret; but… as the cooler months creep our way I’m always in search of healthy yet hearty recipes that satisfy the yearning for cozy dishes. And this, my friends, does exactly that. It truly is healthy – yet still has that gratifying richness we languish for in…