Posts Tagged ‘fall’
Kale Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Apples & Maple Walnuts
Nowadays, kale salad gets knocked as cliché and overexposed. But when I first started making this recipe for a Thanksgiving menu years ago, it made perfect sense. The basic formula—thinly shredded kale and Brussels sprouts, pungent dressing, savory cheese, and crunchy nuts—makes a refreshing option on plates piled high with stuffing, gravy and sweet potatoes.…
Read MoreCreamy Pumpkin Soup
One of my favorite things about fall is the pumpkin mania. While I love all things pumpkin, I’m particularly partial to pumpkin soup, and I find myself making this recipe weekly from September-December. Bursting with pumpkin flavor, lightly sweetened with coconut milk and warmed up with cinnamon and nutmeg, this soup is fall in a…
Read MoreCheesy Cauliflower Soup with Kale Pesto
Ultra creamy and so easy. This one-pot recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of a traditional creamy soup without the gut-busting consequences. Better yet, it involves only a handful of ingredients, is virtually impossible to mess up, and happens to look quite gorgeous for soup. A weeknight staple. But it’s the toppings that elevate each…
Read MoreBlueberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
Just say NO to boring salad. I have the yummiest, heartiest, simplest salad recipe to share with you today. It’s full of tender spinach, crunchy broccoli, creamy avocado, fresh wild Maine blueberries, crispy red onion, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, tangy goat cheese, all tossed together in my favorite easy honey balsamic dressing. And I’m telling you,…
Read MoreGlowing Autumn Lentil Kale Salad
I’m loving this festive fall salad for so many reasons. First, it’s packed with an array of amazing textures and flavors. I’m partial to an abundant head of kale for it’s health benefits and because it also provides the perfect earthy base for crispy apples, sweet and tangy cranberries, crunchy pumpkin seeds, protein-packed lentils and…
Read MoreSmoky Butternut & Black Bean Tacos with Kale & Cabbage Slaw
I’m obsessed with tacos. Who’s with me? I love all tacos but these are particularly amazing on both the flavor and texture fronts. Butternut squash gets tossed with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of smoked paprika before being roasted, slightly caramelized and piled high on corn tortillas. Finish off with tender kale,…
Read MoreSimple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
A no-fuss make-ahead Thanksgiving appetizer. I’m so pleased to report that I have been crushing it this past weekend trying new recipes for our Thanksgiving spread. Don’t worry, I plan to share all of them with you as we count down the days. Today, I want to talk with you about the importance of a…
Read MorePumpkin Chipotle Chili
A full-on flavored meal. I’m pleased to report that this chili is a weeknight wonder. In addition to being incredibly filling and delicious, Pumpkin Chipotle Chili is a simple one-pot meal. After chopping onions & peppers, you just throw everything in a pot on the stove and let it works its magic. You could also…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash Pesto Pasta
It’s October. By this time, I have typically made stews or a soups, whipped up at least a batch or two of apple baked goods. But this year, it’s been very slow because the weather lately has been summer like (no complaints here). I feel as though this is the perfect transitional dish to close…
Read MoreHarvest Bowl with Maple-Tahini Sauce
I’m craving food that’s appropriate for the season: steamy drinks, hearty soups, warm grain bowls… And as far as grain bowls go, this one is a home run. Quinoa provides plenty of protein and fiber to keep you satisfied, and butternut squash is rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants, which just so happens to be great…
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