August is coming to a close and soon we’ll be transitioning from summer to fall. Sigh. I love summer – but I also love fall and the wonderful tastes of its season! When temperatures drop I love to warm my soul with soup. And in this case, a bowl of Roasted Apple Butternut Squash Soup…
Officially, I’m a pescetarian, which means I’m a vegetarian who eats fish. When I crave meat I turn to seafood dishes. Shrimp with Creamy Couscous is one of my favorite mealtime recipes. I have a tendency to pick complicated recipes thinking, the more complicated the better it tastes, right? Â Not always true! This particular…
Farmers markets and grocery stores are starting to display a wider variety of apples for sale. Apples are so versatile and easy to cook with – they’re truly a fruit staple for any kitchen. To celebrate this all-American fruit, I’m sharing a recipe for Apple Upside Down Cake. I used Jazzy apples for this recipe,…
Sometimes being a vegetarian can be a challenge. The smell of a roast in the oven still makes my mouth water … but I don’t eat it. Â People ask me if I ever miss eating meat and while it doesn’t happen often, every now and again I just want to sink my teeth into a…
Driving down the country roads in Illinois, you’ll see plenty of roadside farm stands selling sweet corn. In the summer you can smell the scent of corn fields from blocks away. If the wind is blowing just right, I can smell the corn fields from our house. To savor the sweetness all year long, simply freeze…
Do you enjoy a good Friday night fish fry? I’m a vegetarian but I do eat fish on occasion for its health benefits. Although I love fish, I don’t like it fried, so this Broiled Tilapia Parmesan recipe is perfect for me! Broiled fish is one of the healthiest sources of protein you can…
Step into the grocery store these days and the first thing you see are all the berries! Blueberries, blackberries (my favorite), and raspberries are just waiting to be enjoyed. Here’s a light and wonderful Lemon Brioche French Toast with Berries recipe I think you’ll enjoy! While most French Toast casseroles tend to be rustic…
Eating a healthy salad is a surefire way to make you feel better about yourself. Not only is it physically good for you, but it’s psychologically beneficial as well. Today’s Fig and Walnut Salad provides oodles of nutritional benefits. Red and green leaf lettuce pairs together to create the base for this tasty salad….
Summertime is potato salad time! I love the stuff but at the same time I’m pretty picky about how it’s made. Always on the hunt for a better recipe, I’ve found the best ever vintage potato salad recipe! My grandmother made the best potato salad I ever remember eating. She had one of those retro…
Certain foods arouse distinct and comforting memories, and for me, one of those foods is good ol’ heartwarming corn fritters! When I was a kid we sometimes ate Sunday dinners at White Fence Farm in Joliet. We’d make the hour-long trek after church knowing the food would satiate the seven growling stomachs packed into…
Enjoy a super easy and extremely flavorful dinner when you make Cappellini with Tomato Cold Sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights as well as serving to guests on the weekend. About a year ago I tried a hot pasta with cold sauce dish at a favorite Italian restaurant. I haven’t been able…
Welcome to summer breezes, homegrown vegetables, and frosty fruit drinks! You’ll love this easy and refreshing mango banana smoothie that whips up in a matter of minutes. This sunny yellow smoothie features the tropical flavors of mango and banana, with a bit of citrus-y lemon goodness mixed in. It also incorporates a bit of…
Blackberry Lemon Muffins combine the fruity goodness of blackberries with the citrus-y appeal of lemons. The combination of flavors makes for a delightful muffin that’s perfect for breakfast or snacking. Today I’m joining several other bloggers to bring you a collection of seasonal summer recipes! A special thank you to Krista at The Happy…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Â Are you ready? Â If you’d like to try some new Thanksgiving recipes this year or are in desperate need of a few tips to get you through the crazy days of cooking and baking, look no further! Â I’ve rounded up some tasty recipes for you and at the end of the post…
To make guests feel special at your Thanksgiving meal, offer a beautiful bowl of Roasted Carrot and Fennel Soup. The complex flavor and rich color make this soup an impressive start to any meal. Sweet carrots are balanced by fennel to bring you a unique starting course. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to make!…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of McCain Foods, Inc. The opinions are entirely my own. I’m noticing a trend in my life right now. More time spent on holiday preparations and less time cooking, which means grabbing snacks or meals on the go. Do you ever get so caught up…
