A Carrot Limerick
It was nearly 70 degrees yesterday here in Chicagoland; a perfect day to be outside digging our carrots from the garden. We’ve had our first frost, so the carrot sugars are concentrated in the root....
View ArticleRoasted Carrot & Crab Bisque Shooters
The story of a party food that came from disorganization: So in the midst of trying to be organized during the chaos that is December, I forgot my shopping list for Trader Joes. So I forgot that we...
View ArticleThe Recipe Redux: Black-eyed Peas and Bacon
Black-eyed peas brought us a fair amount of luck in 2011. These ‘magic’ beans just appeared in our garden this year; and as coincidence would have it, this season we had the most bountiful garden in...
View ArticleImmunity Soup
When I was growing up and came down with a stuffy nose, chicken soup from the can seemed to make me feel better. But those same mushy noodles and few bites of chicken don’t seem to satisfy any more. I...
View ArticleSmoky Shrimp Ribollita for #Soupapalooza
A few weeks ago, I read about Tidy Mom’s and Dine & Dish’s second annual SoupaPalooza and knew I was in. Now just what to make? Veggie & bean? Italian bread soup? Seafood stew? In the end, I...
View ArticleAsian Dumpling and Cabbage Soup – #greenslove
Here in Illinois this time of year, the only #green thing around in my little patch of suburbia is my green garlic scapes! They are about an inch tall! I’m very excited about this since when someone...
View ArticleGinger Carrot & Sweet Potato Bisque {The Recipe ReDux}
“Orange You Glad It’s Fall?” is this month’s theme for The Recipe ReDux and here’s my bah-humbug thought: Not exactly. You see, I’m a summer girl through and through – lover of sun, vacation, the...
View ArticleLeek & Cod Pot Pies for #LeekLove
Leek Cod Pot Pies: We’re showing some #leeklove for this month’s Love Bloghop theme and this time, I knew I’d be making a tart, soup or one pot meal for sure (is it bad that I’m already over winter...
View ArticleChickpea & Vegetable Farro Soup + Tuscany Food Lover’s Giveaway
So, is it strange to be in love with an ancient grain? Maybe not if you’re a dietitian. But, as a food lover, if the grain is delicious, has great texture and is versatile, it’s easy to love. Enter...
View ArticleBroccoli Carrot Raisin Slaw – Secret Recipe Club
Oh happy day – the weather is finally getting warmer here in Philly which has me craving warm weather eats which is why I picked a slaw recipe for this month’s Secret Recipe Club reveal. This month, I...
View ArticleHow to Make Vegetarian Stuffing
Stuffing is a perfect dish: Savory and sweet, crunchy and moist, hearty…and in this case healthy. So why do we make it only once a year? I really don’t know. But, because we tend to make stuffing...
View ArticleRoasted Carrots & Parsnips with Cilantro Salsa
Fresh cilantro salsa pairs perfectly with sweet roasted parsnips & carrots – . ~ by Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD During the height of cookie season and general sugar overload, I wanted to share with...
View ArticleHow To Cook Rutabagas
Switch up your usual mashed potatoes with cooked rutabagas and carrots. ~ by Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD As I type, all I see is snow snow snow out my window. Sigh. I could brood over sunny beach days,...
View ArticleRed Lentil & Carrot Soup With Frazzled Onions – Secret Recipe Club
Even though Valentine’s Day is over (and I’m already seeing Easter stuff at the stores – stop already!), I still wanted to do something with red foods this month for my Secret Recipe Club assignment....
View ArticleFrozen Chocolate and Fruit & Veggie Pops in Baggies – The Secret Recipe Club
Ahh….the merry month of May! Even though it’s packed end-of-the-year school events, several work projects and travel, I couldn’t be happier to see the calendar turn with the promise of summer right...
View ArticleLighter Cabbage Ramen Noodle Salad
A picnic classic – with a lighter dressing and more colorful veggies; guests will love these recipe tweeks. ~ by Serena Ball, MS, RD It’s a picnic and pot luck classic: Community cookbooks know it as:...
View ArticleCreamy Basil Chicken Salad + How to Make Canned Chicken Healthier
With this simple trick, you can make canned chicken healthier and reduce the sodium. ~ by Serena Ball, MS, RD What am I going to feed the kids for lunch? Summer mornings seem to fly by and ALL OF A...
View ArticleEasiest Pickle Recipe Ever: 1-Step ‘Fresh’ Pickles for PICNIC WEEK
This kid-friendly pickle recipe is simple, earthy-friendly, and so yummy-crunchy. ~ by Serena Ball, MS, RD This pickle recipe is so simple, it’s not really even a recipe. Here’s what you do for...
View ArticleChickpea & Vegetable Farro Soup + Tuscany Food Lover’s Giveaway
So, is it strange to be in love with an ancient grain? Maybe not if you’re a dietitian. But, as a food lover, if the grain is delicious, has great texture and is versatile, it’s easy to love. Enter...
View ArticleBroccoli Carrot Raisin Slaw – Secret Recipe Club
Oh happy day – the weather is finally getting warmer here in Philly which has me craving warm weather eats which is why I picked a slaw recipe for this month’s Secret Recipe Club reveal. This month, I...
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