Last month my friend Glenna shared her recipe for Brussels Sprouts with me. Her recipe was so good that I just had to pass it on. This is a quick and easy recipe for Brussels sprout that is delicious in its simplicity. Brussels Sprouts are in season and have been on sale recently. You can find themRead More
Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice-baked potatoes are a holiday favorite meal – probably the tastiest and most artistic way to serve mashed potatoes. Twice Baked Potatoes are an easy, yet elegant side dish. They can be prepared in advance making them an ideal dish for a busy holiday dinner. My mother-in-law calls her version Stuffed Baked Potatoes andRead More
Mashed Red Potatoes
I love being able to walk out to the garden and dig up some potatoes for dinner! Today I am making my mashed red potatoes recipe which is a favorite with my kids. Have you ever eaten a potato that is so fresh the skin is still paper thin and fragile? New potatoes need toRead More
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower
This Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower recipe has a savory blend of spices making it a delicious side dish any time of year! This recipe was created out of my desire to use up some vegetables before they turned. I like roasted sweet potatoes and I like roasted cauliflower, so I decided to combine the two. MyRead More
Broiled Cherry Tomatoes
Here’s a fast and easy recipe for broiled tomatoes. We are harvesting several cups of cherry tomatoes every day. A couple of Early Girls are ripening each day and it won’t be long before we pick our first Roma tomatoes. When we are over run with Early Girls and Romas, I make and can spaghettiRead More
Sautéed Summer Squash and Zucchini
Here is a quick and very easy recipe for Sautéed Summer Squash and Zucchini. Basil and oregano gives it a nice Italian flavor. The seasoning for this dish was inspired by the Vegetable Lasagna I made last week. The zucchini layer was so delicious that I ate a lot of the zucchini slices that wereRead More
Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Dairy Free)
This dairy-free garlic mashed potatoes recipe is my family’s favorite. Instead of butter and milk, I use olive oil and vegetable broth. It is is so flavorful that nobody will ever miss the butter and milk. I use a potato ricer to easily create super creamy mashed potatoes. I like to make my mashed potatoesRead More
Squash Julienne
Do you have an abundant squash harvest or just want to take advantage of the broad availability of this late summer and fall staple? Try this delicious squash skillet recipe that uses delicate julienne strips. Have you noticed how simple my recipes are? This one is no exception. The hardest part is cutting the squashRead More
Super Easy Sautéed Summer Squash
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish, this super easy sautéed summer squash recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, garden-fresh vegetables, or simple family meals. My mother-in-law shared this fast and easy recipe with me. I have made it with different summer squash and it always delicious in its simplicity. ItRead More
Garlic Pasta with Vegetables
Here’s a delicious recipe for pasta with vegetables that’s pretty easy to put together. Garlic Pasta with Vegetables Recipe Ingredients: Pasta and Vegetables: 1 pound of pasta 2 cups of uncooked peas 1 cup of uncooked carrots Sauce: 2 Tablespoons butter 2-4 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoons flour 3/4 cup vegetable broth 3/4 cup milkRead More
Beef Rice with Peas
Here’s a quick easy recipe for beef rice (flavored with beef broth) with peas and seasonings. It’s a one-pot recipe and it uses Minute Brown Rice to keep it easy. Beef Rice with Peas Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups beef broth (Here’s how to make your own beef broth. I freeze it in 1 cup increments).Read More
Brazilian Rice with Green Peas
Here’s an easy-one pot recipe for Brazilian Rice (a type of fried rice) with green peas. As you will see, our garden’s output of green peas prompted this recipe. I have been harvesting peas a handful at a time. I wanted to use them in our meals, but I needed a recipe that did notRead More
Orange Chicken: From Crock Pot to Stir Fry
Here is a multi-day cooking strategy using chicken and rice in different recipes. On Day one, I make Orange chicken in a Crock-Pot, and I make Basmati Rice in an Instant Pot. I save the leftovers and the next day, I use them to create an Orange Chicken Stir Fry to serve over the leftoverRead More
