Recipes

Greek Tomato Salad

Greek Tomato Salad

If there is something we've learned from our trips to Greece and Italy, it's that the secret to classic dishes is keeping it simple. Fresh-pick...
Arugula Salad with Feta and Lemon Dressing

Arugula Salad with Feta and Lemon Dressing

If you've followed our culinary adventures, you know our goal is to inspire more people to become home chefs by sharing local, seasonal recipes ...
Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Olive Oil

Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Olive Oil

Since we do our best to eat locally and in season, our winter diet consists of mostly root vegetables and winter squash. Come spring, my body fier...
Greek Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

Greek Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

This dish is effortless and full of flavor. I would be surprised if it didn't make it in to your weekly rotation. While photographing the potatoes,...
10 Recipes Perfect for Spring

10 Recipes Perfect for Spring

As we approach spring, the warm weather has us craving light healthy dishes that are as full of color as they are flavor. We've collected some of o...
Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts

All you need is three simple ingredients for one quick and easy appetizer or side that will disappear before your eyes.  You might not believe som...
Quinoa Squash Cranberry "Stuffing"

Quinoa Squash Cranberry "Stuffing"

For me, winter squash, apples, cranberries, nuts and pumpkin seeds are the staples of fall. Their crimson red, fiery orange, and green hues mirror ...
Autumn Crunch Salad

Autumn Crunch Salad

This weekend brought in a swift change of the seasons. With Saturday offering our first glimpse of clear blue skies in over a week (what happened t...
Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts with Pecans

Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts with Pecans

I just love Brussel sprouts. I feel like they get a bad rap. Sure, when you boil them, they are kind of mushy and stinky. But if you pan fry or roast them? Oh man. So. good. The secret is to roast them low and slow until they are nice and browned. Crispy on the …
Southwest Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole

Southwest Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole

The warming spices of this southwestern-style dish will keep you warm all winter long, AND it gets better as leftovers. Southwest Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole   Save Print A southwest-inspired meal that gets even better as leftovers Author: Amy Ingredients For the Enchilada Sauce: 1 tsp. pure, extra virgin olive oil ½ cup finely …
Mediterranean Inspired Memorial Day Recipes

Mediterranean Inspired Memorial Day Recipes

It’s that time of year – party time! Barbecues, picnics, brunches, 4th of July, you name it. The heat of summer makes us want to cook outside and firing up the grill evokes the primal urge to gather round the flames with friends. So what do you cook that’s light, tasty, and will feed a … Continue reading "A Med-Summer’s Night Dream: Mediterranean Inspired Party Recipes"
“Jerusalem” Hummus

“Jerusalem” Hummus

Hummus. I feel like it’s one of those love or hate foods. These days there are so many kinds to choose from, like garlic, or red pepper, or chipotle. But, like most packaged foods in the grocery store, while it can be great in a pinch, it leaves much to be desired when compared to …