Winter Squash Chowder

Recipes posted a year ago: Fast Fajitas One of the best things about this time of year is the huge selection of different winter squash that are available.  Acorn, butternut, delicata, pumpkin, and any number of heirloom varieties.  And while roasted and grilled are favorite ways to use these fall fruits as a side dish, … Continue reading Winter Squash Chowder

Apple Crumble

Recipes posted a year ago: Paleo Ginger Snaps Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash Today my dad turns 65.  Happy Birthday Dad!!  I know my dad would say that he is proud of me, but I must say that I am more proud of him than any daughter could be.  He is the best dad and a … Continue reading Apple Crumble

Pumpkin and Apple Chili

Recipes posted a year ago: Mashed Cauliflower Finger Steaks I am pretty proud of myself with this recipe. I basically took some  fall fruit and veggies from our CSA and threw in some elk meat, the tomatoes I canned, and anything else that sounded good, to make this yummilicious chili.  Local, organic, seasonal produce is so … Continue reading Pumpkin and Apple Chili

Greens with Garlic and Olive Oil

Recipes posted a year ago: Cauliflower Rice Pesto Baked Salmon Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes Here is a quick and easy side dish.  I used beet greens here, but any greens would do such as turnip greens, collard greens, or mustard greens. Note that I put a lot of pictures in the post for how easy this recipe … Continue reading Greens with Garlic and Olive Oil

Shepherd’s Pie

Recipes posted one year ago: Jerk Chicken Skewers Creamy Carrot and Sweet Onion Soup Meatloaf Here is a great "comfort food" recipe.  I have never actually made a Shepherd's Pie before and was giving myself a big pat on the back as it turned out incredible and even got a huge thumbs up from the … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie

Apples with Coconut Butter and Almonds

Recipes one year ago: Almond Pancakes Chili Salmon Patties Have you ever tried coconut butter? It is so incredibly tasty that I thought about just posting a recipe that calls for one jar of coconut butter and a spoon, take a bite, repeat. 🙂  But, since I feel like I have to actually eat it … Continue reading Apples with Coconut Butter and Almonds

Kale Chips

Recipes posted a year ago: Herb Roasted Summer Squash Mango Tomato Pork Skewers Tomato Canning I have heard a lot about how tasty kale chips are, but have never eaten them or tried making them until now, and boy I can't believe I waited so long!  Delicious and super easy!! Gather Up: One bunch of … Continue reading Kale Chips

Roasted Eggplant with Peppers and Onions

I have to admit that I never had eggplant until this last year with trying new recipes.  Lo and behold they are not hollow in the middle as I let myself believe as a child!  Well, at least I was smart enough to know that if I "cracked" it open, no yolk would come out.  I … Continue reading Roasted Eggplant with Peppers and Onions

Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

Recipe posted a year ago: Wasabi Teriyaki Sauce My dad recently went on a salmon fishing trip off the coast of Vancouver Island.  He brought home so much salmon!  The ironic thing is he doesn't like seafood (huge score for us!).  Well, let me say that he did eat salmon a few years back at … Continue reading Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

Blackberry Nut Clusters

Recipe posted one year ago:  Sesame Ginger Tuna Blackberries are in season here.  I am sure I have mentioned that they are my favorite berry.  I went to my friend Jorja's house to pick in her backyard.  The good ones are hard to reach, so she just backed her truck up into them and we … Continue reading Blackberry Nut Clusters