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Without fail, I get sick every winter. It changes from year to year but I’m down for about a week. During that week, I’m pumping myself full of healthy greens and lots of water. This bok choy soup is on a normal rotation during the winter but a big batch gets made every time I get sick.
Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash (The Best Way!)
No fuss, no mush, just tender and delicious spaghetti squash! This way, the moisture can pool on the pan instead of collecting inside the spaghetti squash, and you end up with a perfect built-in bowl that you can load up with toppings.
I've heard that turnips can be made into some great 'fries.' I experimented with it and came up with this. You can add whatever spices you'd like.
If I had to pick my favorite thing about Mexican food, it would be all the sauces and salsas made with chile peppers.
Hands. Freaking. Down. I’m all about the sauces.
They add so much flavor and depth to Mexican dishes that if something I’m eating is ever a little too bland or just plain boring, I simply add some sauce or salsa and I’m good to go. Easy fix! (A legitimate trained chef would probably call that cheating, but oh well. This is real life. I’m just using the salsa to it’s fullest potential. )
Quinoa, Black Bean and Corn Stuffed Poblano Peppers
While I ordinarily roast poblano peppers by default, this recipe uses whole fresh peppers as a vessel for stuffing. Cooked quinoa, prepared black beans and frozen corn makes a quick filling and turns whole poblano peppers into a vegetarian entree or a hearty side dish. Serve them if you like with crema (sour cream thinned with milk or water) and salsa.
Roasted Turnips with Parmesan
Serve these turnip oven fries with roasted chicken, burgers, or mussels.
Traditional seasonings for southern greens are bacon grease or ham. This healthier version is a delicious alternative. Serve as-is or with sauteed bell peppers, onions, and garlic.
Shake it up, baby! Who says chili has to be the same thing, every time, every pot? Come cold weather, every couple of weeks, you'll find a big pot of chili simmering away here in our kitchen. To shake it up, to not get bored, we mix up the chili recipes. Often, of course, we follow no recipe, just kinda make it up as we go along. Luckily, chili likes that! We were enamored with tomatillo chili, the distinct "sour" of tomatillos really works in chili. So maybe you want to follow this recipe (it's a good one, I promise) or maybe you just want to tuck some tomatillos into your own make-it-up-as-you-make-chili. Either way, tomatillos belong in chili.
This is a great soup that can be spiced up or tamed down depending on your individual taste. Keep in mind that you if can not purchase fresh tomatillos at your local grocery store you can substitute with canned tomatillos, drained and chopped. Try garnishing with sour cream, as indicated in the recipe. Top with a leaf of cilantro
Store-bought pizza dough can be a blank canvas for so many toppings, but have you ever thought about turning it into a rotolo? Think of this as a large jelly roll stuffed with broccoli rabe and cheese and baked. It makes a great centerpiece for a buffet, or slice it thick and serve it with soup for a weekend supper, or on its own for lunch. Broccoli has amazing health benefits, and this recipe is a great way to get your veggies! Substitute spinach or broccoli for the broccoli rabe, which has more leaves and fewer florets than broccoli. Try your hand at making the dough from scratch; it is quick and easy to do in a food processor.
Broccoli Rabe with Sausage
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe With Garlic and Chili Flakes Recipe
Broccoli rabe has a bitter edge and sometimes fibrous stalks, both of which are tamed by prolonged cooking. In this classic Italian side dish, the rabe is blanched, then sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and chili pepper flakes until it's well past well-done—at which point it tastes best. It's a recipe that proves that sometimes overcooked vegetables are a very, very good thing.
Watermelon Salad with Pickled Onions and Feta
The sharpness of pickled onions offers a pleasing contrast to crisp, juicy watermelon and salty, creamy feta cheese.
Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños
~A Farm Family Favorite Recipe!
The rich and creamy combination of bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar nicely contrasts the muted spice of grilled jalapeño peppers. This appetizer recipe is a healthy, fresh alternative to the popular breaded and fried version.
Great over Chicken, Fish, or Beans & Rice
A fresh, healthy salsa made with roasted tomatillos, peppers, garlic, onion and cilantro. Perfect for dipping your tortilla chips into or used in recipes that call for jarred Salsa Verde.
Learn how to make cantaloupe sorbet without an ice cream maker for a healthy dessert that will soothe your craving for a summer treat. Just 4 ingredients needed + no refined sugar!
