Author: Tabor Barranti

11 Types of Radishes You’ll See at the Farmers Market This Year

11 Types of Radishes You’ll See at the Farmers Market This Year

One of the most welcoming signs that spring is here are the colorful little radishes showing up at the farmers market. We love thinly slicing them as a garnish, but there’s way more to this root vegetable than the simple side salad. Let me show…

Homemade Onion Powder Using Onion Greens

Homemade Onion Powder Using Onion Greens

How often do you use leeks and toss the dark leafy green tops because the recipe doesn’t use that part? Or purchased onions at the farmers market that still had their greens attached and didn’t know what to do with that part? Before you give…

Whole30 Roasted Kumquats

Whole30 Roasted Kumquats

I always get giddy when I see ripe kumquats at the farmers market. They’re one of my absolute favorite fruits to snack on and work into my recipes. And this ultra simple recipe for Whole30 Roasted Kumquats will become your go to for a special mix in for salads, garnishes, and much more.

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The Ultimate Farmers Market Guide to Broccoli

The Ultimate Farmers Market Guide to Broccoli

I know broccoli seems like one of the more basic vegetables. We all grew up with it and are familiar with the mild, vegetal flavor, and many of us probably have a bag of florets in our freezer. But there’s so much more to this…

Fully Loaded Beet Skins

Fully Loaded Beet Skins

Who’s ready for the Super Bowl this weekend? Even though I’m no diehard football fan, I was hoping that this was the year for the Buffalo Bills (I’ve got quite the story as to why the Buffalo Bills, but I can save that story for…

Whole30 Spicy Pickled Carrots

Whole30 Spicy Pickled Carrots

I make no secret about how much I love sour and pickled foods. Their flavors are incredibly important to crafting balanced, craveable-to-the-last-bite dishes. These Whole30 Spicy Pickled Carrots can be enjoyed as a refreshing snack, or chopped up as a garnish for a roast.

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Whole30 Braised Celery

Whole30 Braised Celery

I usually have celery in my refrigerator, since I use it all the time when making soups and stews. But, I knew there had to be a way to elevate celery into something new. This Whole30 Braised Celery is a little spicy, a little tangy,…

Whole30 Beet, Orange, and Avocado Salad

Whole30 Beet, Orange, and Avocado Salad

The most important part of developing flavor is balance. When you think about the tastiest dishes, they’ve all got balance in some way. A rich, hearty lasagna, for example, is topped with a sprinkling of fresh herbs, cutting through all the richness. A sweet dessert…

Instant Pot Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup

Instant Pot Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup

I have been incredibly busy these past two weeks. Nothing like the New Year to motivate you to start new projects or push toward finishing old ones. But, despite all the work ahead of me on these projects, I want to ensure that I take care of myself. That’s when my Instant Pot Chicken, Mushroom, and Wild Rice Soup comes to my rescue! This soup comes together in a hands-off way, letting me get more done with my extremely packed schedule. 

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8 Types of Beets You’ll See at the Farmers Market

8 Types of Beets You’ll See at the Farmers Market

Don’t skip past the beets next time you’re at the farmers market! Beets are one of my absolute favorite purchases at the farmers market. Why, you ask? There are so many different types of beets at the farmers market and they’re full of flavor. Plus,…

Star Anise and Grapefruit Curd

Star Anise and Grapefruit Curd

Just before I left for a Christmas and New Year travel marathon, I had a ton of grapefruits sitting on my kitchen countertop, waiting to be used. I hate letting food go to waste, so I had to do something. And that something ended up…

Whole30 Persimmon Stuffed Pork Chops

Whole30 Persimmon Stuffed Pork Chops

Stuffed pork chops are one of my favorite things to cook for a dinner party. They look impressive, but they’re actually pretty easy. And you can change out the flavors based on whatever is in season. Right now, that means persimmons! So try out my Whole30 Persimmon Stuffed Pork Chops for your next winter get together. Your guests will love it!

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