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Spaghetti Squash Fritters

October 27, 2022 By Rachel Leave a Comment

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Forget the marinara… These fritters are the perfect way to transform your spaghetti squash into something fun, flavorful, and totally unique!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Fall, Healthy, Meal Types, Recipes, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Squash Tagged With: cheddar cheese, Chives, Dip, Fall, fritter, parmesan cheese, Sour Cream, spaghetti squash, Vegetarian

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

December 25, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This zesty appetizer is great at summer picnics, but its festive color also makes it perfect for your Christmas or New Year’s party!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easy, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, New Year's Day, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Christmas, Dip, Olive Oil, Picnic, Quick and Easy, Roasted Red Pepper

Harvest Butternut Rice Pilaf

December 19, 2021 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Rice Pilaf with Butternut Squash

With a flavor profile similar to holiday stuffing, this hearty and healthy dish is a perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey!

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Filed Under: Butternut Squash, celery, Christmas, Cranberries, Dietary Needs, Fall, Fruits, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Butternut Squash, celery, Christmas, Cranberry, rosemary, sage, Thanksgiving, thyme, Whole Grain, wild rice

Lemon Pepper Roasted Cauliflower Florets

August 29, 2020 By Rachel 2 Comments

Lemon Pepper Roasted Cauliflower Florets

Easy to make and easy to pair with a variety of meals, this zesty dish should be your go-to cauliflower side.

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Filed Under: Cauliflower, Dietary Needs, Easy, Fall, Healthy, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Cauliflower, Easy Recipe, Healthy, Lemon, pepper, roasted vegetables, side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Grilled Pattypan Squash with Spiced Chickpeas

July 31, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Grilled Patty Pan Squash with Spiced Chickpeas

Getting into a summer squash rut? This wonderfully flavorful dish adds a Middle Eastern flair all the best aspects of this prolific American garden staple.

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Filed Under: Beans and Legumes, Dietary Needs, Entrees, Garbanzo Beans, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Meal Types, Middle Eastern, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Summer, Summer Squash, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Chickpeas, Goat Cheese, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Pattypan, Raisins, side, Summer Squash, Vegetarian

Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salsa

June 29, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

How to Make Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salsa

Say hello to summer with this easy recipe full of bright, sweet, seasonal flavors and a touch of heat to inspire thoughts of warm weather!

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Filed Under: Avocado, Chicken, Easy, Entrees, Father’s Day, Grilling, Healthy, Recipes, Strawberries, Summer Tagged With: Avocado, Chicken, Cilantro, CSA, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Grilling, Lime, Salsa, Strawberry

Pickled Red Beet Eggs

April 8, 2020 By Rachel 3 Comments

Pickled Red Beet Eggs

A well-balanced blend of spices make for the tastiest version of this colorful and tangy traditional PA Dutch recipe this side of Amish country!

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Appetizers, Beets, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easter, Eggs, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Holidays, Make Ahead, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Onions, Pennsylvania Dutch, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Spring, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Beets, Easter, Eggs, Pennsylvania Dutch, pickled, Spiced, sweet onions

Baked Rutabaga Fries

February 1, 2020 By Rachel 3 Comments

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When you love junk food but you’re trying to make healthier choices, these hot, crispy baked rutabaga fries really hit the spot!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Easy, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Meal Types, Recipes, Rutabaga, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Uncategorized, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Baked, fries, Healthy, Low Carb, low glycemic, rutabaga fries, rutabagas, side, Vegan, Vegetarian

Sesame Noodle Salad with Sugar Snap Peas

July 20, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Think the idea of comfort food only pertains to cold-weather dishes? This tasty, fresh, Asian-inspired noodle salad will change your perspective!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Asian, Carrots, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, Memorial Day, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Spring, Sugar Snap Peas, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: angle hair pasta, Asian, Carrots, pastas salad, picnic side, Red Peppers, Salad, Sesame Seeds, Sugar Snap Peas

How to Make a Balsamic Glaze (Reduction)

June 24, 2019 By Rachel 1 Comment

Find all of the answers you need to make a perfect balsamic reduction – including the ever-important question: Which vinegar do I choose?

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Dressings and Sauces, Fruits, Gluten-Free, Grapes, Healthy, How To, Meal Types, Recipes, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, glaze, How To, reduction, salt

Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Caprese Salad

May 30, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Grilled Balsamic Chicken with Strawberry Caprese Salad

Looking for the perfect way to kick off the grilling season? Look no further than this exquisite sweet & savory recipe and a premium grill from a We Love Fire seller!

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Filed Under: Basil, Chicken, Dietary Needs, Entrees, Farm to Table, Fruits, Grilling, Healthy, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Strawberries, Summer, Vegetables Tagged With: Balsamic Reduction, Basil, caprese, chicken marinade, Grilling, mozarella, Strawberry, Summer, sweet and savory

Radish Salsa

May 2, 2019 By Rachel 6 Comments

Radish Salsa

Spice up your spring! This novel way to use up those radishes is surprisingly fresh and delicious!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Holidays, Hot Peppers, Meal Types, Mexican, Radishes, Recipes, Seasons, Snacks, Specific Audiences, Spring, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, chip and salsa, Green Onion, Hot Peppers, jalapeno, Lemon, Radish, Salsa, Spring

Shrimp Paella

March 31, 2019 By Rachel 3 Comments

Shrimp Paella

Transport your senses to the Spanish coast with this flavorful and aromatic classic that comes together in just over half an hour!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Healthy, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, One Pot, Peas, Peppers, Recipes, Seafood, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Vegetables, Winter Tagged With: bomba rice, One Pot Meals, paella, peas, Saffron, seafood, shrimp, Spanish

Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Green Soup

January 3, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Green Soup

Start the new year with good luck and goodwill toward all those around you with this hearty, healthy, and savory soup!

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Filed Under: Carrots, Collard Greens, Dairy-Free, Dietary Needs, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Holidays, Meal Types, New Year's Day, Potatoes, Recipes, Seasons, Soups, Sweet Potatoes, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: black eyed peas, Carrots, collard greens, healty, Lucky Food, New Years Day, Potatoes, soup, sweet potatoes

Fall Ricotta Toast 3 Ways

November 15, 2018 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Fall Ricotta Toast 3 Ways

Celebrate the traditional flavors of fall with these healthy, high-protein breakfast options that will keep you satisfied all morning long!

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Filed Under: Apples, Breakfasts, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Fall, Fruits, Healthy, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pears, Pumpkin, Recipes, Seasons, Snacks, Vegetarian Tagged With: apple, Fall, Healthy, pear, Pumpkin, Ricotta, Snacks, toast

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