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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

Cheddar Grits

October 3, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Bowl of Cheddar Grits

Hot, cheesy, buttery, and delicious, this Southern comfort food classic is the perfect accompaniment for cool weather!

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Filed Under: Cheese, Dietary Needs, Fall, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Side, Sides, Southern American, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: American, cheddar cheese, Green Onion, grits, half and half, Milk, scallions, side dish, southern cooking, Whole Grain

Homemade Kettle Corn

November 16, 2016 By Rachel 2 Comments

Homemade Kettle Corn

Shorter days and chilly weather are the perfect conditions for homemade kettle corn. Gather the family, put on a movie, and dig into this deliciously simple snack!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Easy, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: Corn, kettle corn, Popcorn, salty, snack, sweet, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Grain

Savory Mushroom and Quinoa Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

October 8, 2016 By Rachel 54 Comments

Savory Mushroom and Quinoa Stuffed Mini Pumpkins - Easy to make and deliciously sweet and savory, these adorable little stuffed pumpkins will be the hit of your next fall gathering! | SimpleSeasonal.com

Easy to make and deliciously sweet and savory, these adorable little stuffed pumpkins will be the hit of your next fall gathering!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Fall, Halloween, Healthy, Mushrooms, Pumpkin, Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Squash Tagged With: Dairy-Free, Fall, Leeks, mini pumpkins, mushroom, pumpkins, Quinoa, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole Grain

Homemade S’mores Granola Bars

August 31, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Homemade S'mores Granola Bars

Send the kids off to school with these fun, healthy, and nutritious snacks featuring Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. Guaranteed to keep young bellies full and minds focused!

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Filed Under: Back to School, Chocolate, Fall, Kid-Friendly, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: agave, back to school, Bob's Red Mill Oats, Chocolate, graham crackers, kid friendly, marshmallow, protein powder, Rolled Oats, snack, Whole Grain

One-Pot Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

August 29, 2016 By Rachel 11 Comments

One-Pot Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

Leave the dishes for some other night and whip up this cheesy, zesty, one-pot meal for a delicious south-of-the-border flavor celebration!

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Filed Under: Chicken, Cinco de Mayo, Corn, Entrees, Fall, Peppers, Recipes, Summer, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Chicken, Corn, kid friendly, monterey jack cheese, One Pot Meals, onion, red pepper, rice, Tex-Mex, Whole Grain

Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers

August 8, 2016 By Rachel 5 Comments

Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers

Don’t think home-cooked meals and busy schedules can go hand-in-hand? This healthy, freezer-friendly, and easy-to-make meal will make you think again!

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Filed Under: Beef, Entrees, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Italian, Peppers, Recipes, Summer, Tomatoes, Whole Grains Tagged With: Beef, Casserole, cheese, Freezer-Friendly, green peppers, Italian, Make Ahead, rice, tomato, Whole Grain

Italian Stuffed Collard Greens

July 26, 2016 By Rachel 21 Comments

Italian Stuffed Collard Greens

Are you a collard green skeptic? I was, until I discovered this amazing way to transform them into a meaty, cheesy, and good-for-you Italian dinner!

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Filed Under: Chicken, Collard Greens, Entrees, Healthy, Italian, Recipes, Summer, Whole Grains Tagged With: Basil, brown rice, Casserole, collard greens, Italian, Italian sausage, Mozzarella, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, Whole Grain

Rustic Italian One-Pot Chicken and Rice

January 11, 2016 By Rachel 22 Comments

Rustic Italian One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Simple, hearty, healthy, flavorful, familiar, and cheesy, with easy cleanup? Rustic Italian One-Pot Chicken and Rice may just be the perfect winter recipe!

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Filed Under: Chicken, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Gluten-Free, Italian, Kid-Friendly, One Pot, Recipes, Tomatoes, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: cheese, Chicken, Easy, Gluten-Free, mozarella, One Pot Meals, tomato, Week Night Meals, Whole Grain, wild rice

Pears with Brown Sugar, Bourbon, and Millet

October 11, 2015 By Rachel 46 Comments

pears with brown sugar, bourbon and millet

Need to warm your soul on a chilly fall morning? This cozy, hearty, and healthy breakfast will put you in the right frame of mind to seize the day.

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Filed Under: Breakfasts, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Pears, Recipes, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: bourbon, Breakfast, brown sugar, Gluten-Free, Milk, Millet, pear, Vegetarian, Walnut, Whole Grain

Hungarian Mushroom, Leek, and Kale Pilaf

May 28, 2015 By Rachel 4 Comments

This hearty side has the creamy and savory goodness of Hungarian soup but it’s a little lighter for warmer days, and brightened up with fresh spring leeks and kale!

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Filed Under: Healthy, Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Recipes, Sides, Spring, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: Barley, Cremini Mushrooms, CSA, Farmer's Market, Hungarian, Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Sour Cream, Vegetarian, Whole Food, Whole Grain

Spring Lamb Stew

May 16, 2015 By Rachel 6 Comments

spring lamb stew

Spring Lamb Stew is a fresh and earthy stew that fills and nourishes hungry bellies.

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Filed Under: Recipes, Soups Tagged With: asparagus, Carrots, creme fraiche, Kamut, Lamb, Leg of Lamb, peas, Spinach, Spring, Stew, Turnips, Whole Grain

Rustic Italian Millet Brunch

May 4, 2015 By Rachel 1 Comment

Give Mom the day off and prepare this savory, earthy, and satisfying brunch for her. Oh, and be sure to let her know it’s good for her, too!

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Filed Under: Breakfasts, Eggs, Entrees, Healthy, Italian, Mother’s Day, Recipes, Spring, Swiss Chard, Turkey, Whole Grains Tagged With: Breakfast, Brunch, Chard, Eggs, Italian, Millet, Mother's Day, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Turkey Sausage, Whole Grain

How To Pop Amaranth

December 1, 2014 By Rachel Leave a Comment

How To Pop Amaranth

Video and written instructions on how to pop amaranth, a healthy whole grain that can be used for baking.

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Filed Under: How To Tagged With: Amaranth, Healthy, Organic, Whole Food, Whole Grain

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