Now that we’re deep in the summer months, the farmers markets across the country are in full swing. Doesn’t matter if you’re in Alaska or California, there are plenty of markets to visit and fresh produce to explore. And with every farmers market, there’s likely…
Whenever I hear people talk about their favorite types of fish, salmon almost always tops the list. But where’ the love for trout? I find that many of us overlook trout as a tasty fish to incorporate into our meal plans, and believe it or…
This Blueberry and Lamb Bolognese may sound like a step too far, but I urge you to get out of your comfort zone and try blueberries in a savory dish. We don’t often think of blueberries in a savory way, but they provide two important…
I generally see tons of blackberries all summer long at the farmers market. And while I love snacking on them, or adding them to yogurt or granola for breakfast, I prefer to mix them into my my savory dishes. Blackberries have a perfect balance of…
Can you believe it’s summer already? Even out here in Alaska it is hot, which means that a fast, no-cook meal is greatly appreciated. I know most of us don’t want to turn on the stove when it’s hot inside and out, but we still…
Green garlic is a special ingredient. Not because it is expensive (it isn’t), but because it is extremely seasonal and not commonly found outside farmers markets. When green garlic is in season, I want to make it front and center of its dish. And that’s…
Carrot Top and Quinoa Tabbouleh is a great recipe to have in your back pocket to prevent food waste. It uses a ton of herbs, so it is a great way to use up whatever is leftover from purchasing a whole bunch, including the tender…
Quinoa bowls are fantastically versatile. Have one random, leftover chicken breast? Toss it in. Half a bunch of asparagus? Sauté it up. Leftover mushrooms? No problem. This ramp and asparagus quinoa bowl is a flavorful way to repurpose pre-cooked spring veggies, or lots of little…
Believe it or not, I don’t do all the cooking in my house. When my husband and I did our first Whole30, we started meal planning. In order to split up the work, we divided our meal planning and cooking week by week. This recipe…
Spring is finally here! And now that winter is behind us, farmers markets will move back to their outdoor locations, and more variety in produce will arrive. One of the first non-winter crops harvested is a perennial favorite: carrots. This transitional time of year is…
Salads seem like something summery, not so much a winter dish. But the great irony of this is that many salad greens and lettuces are at their peak in the cold winter months. But there’s an easy way to make salads a bit richer and…
It’s that time of year again: the end of tomato season when you’ve got to use the heirloom tomato bounty or you risk them spoiling and wasting the harvest. And that’s not great. But I have good news! I have the solution to this problem,…
