Kohlrabi is one of my favorite farmers market purchases; even though I buy it all the time now, it still feels a little special every time I see it at the farmers market. Most people have no idea what kohlrabi is in the first place.…
Perhaps my favorite part of the farmers markets here in Alaska is all the amazing, fresh seafood! Seriously, being able to go to the farmers market and see such a wide selection of good quality and sustainable seafood is absolutely incredible. Amongst my favorites is…
We officially had our first snow of the season in Anchorage! And as cooler weather sets in, I naturally start to crave more warming, filling meals. My Whole30 Butternut Squash Chili will warm you up on those cold days at the end of the year. And even though this is pure comfort food, this delicious chili is made entirely from healthy ingredients.
Kale might be a humble member of the brassica (cabbage) family, and the mild flavor and hearty texture of this leafy green makes it unique in the vegetable world. Do you know all the different types of kale at your farmers market and the best…
I’m always looking for creative ways to use my food scraps. As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t like wasting food because it’s a huge waste of money, and I’m genuinely surprised at how few recipes I could find online that are specifically developed for using…
I often make large batches of roasted vegetables, but I also love switching up the flavor by adding some fresh flavors after they’re done in the oven. This is exceptionally easy to do when you’ve saved up a bunch of leftovers that need just a little makeover to become something new. I love making these Carrot Top Salsa Verde Potatoes as a way to bring new flavor to an old favorite: good ol’ roasted potatoes.
Turnips don’t get a lot of love. Usually, they just get sneered at, the vegetable we all ignored as a kid. But let me tell you, these Whole30 mustard roasted turnips will completely change you mind about this oft-maligned root vegetable. Roasting the turnips brings…
Most of us don’t think of nuts as a seasonal crop, but they’re a harvested just like most other real foods. And while nuts have a long shelf life, you’ll maximize it by sourcing your nuts directly from the farmers soon after they were collected…
Everyone needs an easy side dish that looks fancy enough for a dinner party. Or something that you can whip up on a weeknight after work that’ll make the day feel more special than it is. These roasted carrots with spiced yogurt and raspberries are simple enough to make on a weeknight, but the unusual flavor combination takes it to a new level. They’re easy to cook, and deeply flavorful.
While it’s still technically summer everywhere else in the US, Anchorage seems to have moved into its rainy season. But I’m not complaining, because that means the return of soup season! Is there anything more comforting that a steamy bowl of soup when it’s cold…
I make no secret about how much I love carrot tops. I specifically look for them at the farmers market, and they’re one of my favorite “secrets” to share when helping people save money at the market. Do you know what to do with carrot…
I’ve found that having simple recipes, like this one for roasted broccoli stems, really help to save money and reduce how often I feel guilty about throwing away food. I don’t know about you, but I’m often disappointed when I throw out excess food. Or see veggies that I bought at the farmers market start to go bad in my refrigerator. Mostly, it makes me sad because that’s money going right into the trash, and I really don’t like wasting money.
Roasted broccoli stems have the same flavor as the florets, so why do we throw them out in the first place? Is it because they’re not as pretty? Because we didn’t grow up eating the stems? Don’t let any of those questions stop you. Trust me, you won’t feel like you’re eating something that was probably destined for the compost pile before you came across this recipe.
