Roasted Brussels and Butternut Squash

Roasted Brussels and Butternut Squash

Let’s face it. Sometimes you just want a break from the normal veggies and you want to do something a little different without too much bother. I love this recipe because that is just what this is. Of course you can add things like toasted…

Warm Dandelion Greens with Pomegranate and Onions

Warm Dandelion Greens with Pomegranate and Onions

You want me to eat…Weeds? Before you say that, dandelion greens are highly nutritious. According to Healthline, It is high in antioxidants, may aid in lowering cholesterol, blood sugar levels, and high blood pressure among other things. In this recipe, bitterness of the greens are…

Roasted Garlic Broccoli with Lemon

Roasted Garlic Broccoli with Lemon

I’ve had broccoli cooked many ways, and roasted (in my ever so humble opinion), is the best. This also could’ve been called, “Better than boiled broccoli”. Boiled broccoli is limp and flavorless with nutrients left into the water, and a strange green-brown color. Steamed or…

Collards and Cabbage with Smoked Turkey

Collards and Cabbage with Smoked Turkey

A great pork free recipe for those who love meaty greens! Smoked turkey, mustard, seasoned salt and garlic are only part of what gives this it’s great flavor. Occasionally I will add potatoes and add more smoked turkey to make it a one pot meal.…

Roasted Tomatoes

Roasted Tomatoes

When I discovered roasted tomatoes, it was like a whole new culinary world opened up for me. Within minuted of pulling them out of the oven, I would begin to almost uncontrollably start to eat them one by one. When tomatoes are on sale I…

Chayote Corn Medley

Chayote Corn Medley

Every household has those veggies that are staples growing up. and when we get on our own, we tend to not go to far from what we know. Well, chayote wasn’t even on the radar of our house. This was a later in life discovery…

Swiss Chard With Apples

Swiss Chard With Apples

I didn’t grow up with Swiss chard as a part of my childhood. As a matter of fact, I went most of my adult life never even having heard of it, let alone tasting it. Just a few years back, having worked at a restraunt…

Orange Balsamic Glazed Carrots

Orange Balsamic Glazed Carrots

Is it me, or are carrots the most kid friendly vegetable ever? Just a question I thought I’d throw out there. What’s great about carrots is that as your kids are eating them, their little bodies are being assisted with the growing process, they have…