italian pasta salad
Dear taste buds, prepare yourselves for the flavor sensation that is this Italian Pasta Salad! It’s loaded with artichoke hearts, basil, tomatoes, black olives and a big bright and bold garlic and red wine vinegar dressing to make it pop! It’s the newest...
vegetarian burrito bowls
These Vegetarian Burrito Bowls are quick, easy, healthy, one-pot and most importantly (to me at least) absolutely delicious! They are obviously vegetarian, as well as gluten free and nut free and whipped up in an Instant Pot making them an awesome family friendly...
layered chicken enchilada casserole
Who doesn’t need a healthy, quick, easy and delicious weeknight dinner recipe? This Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole is ready in just 40 minutes, a snap to make, super yummy and kid friendly. The simple homemade enchilada sauce takes this dish over the top. Gluten...
keto chicken soup
This Keto Chicken Soup with cauliflower rice will cure what ails you this cold season. Not only is it ultra-comforting and delicious, but it’s under 200 calories per serving and ready in less than 40 minutes! It’s rich and satisfying but grain-free. Even...
easy smashed red potatoes
Looking for something a little different from traditional mashed potatoes for your Holiday table this season? These Easy Smashed Red Potatoes really fit the bill. They are super easy to make! Simply steam small red potatoes, then mash them with with their skin on,...
white bean bruschetta with garlicky greens
These super versatile and yummy White Bean Bruschetta with Garlicky Greens are the perfect little Italian-inspired appetizer for your spring and summer get-togethers. And they come together in just 30 minutes! I originally shared this recipe on June 10, 2012. I have...
one pot vegan quinoa and arugula salad
In last month’s reader survey a lot of you asked for more vegetarian entrees and more one pot meals. Well this Warm Quinoa and Arugula Salad is both vegetarian (vegan in fact) and it is made in one pot. Double win! It also happens to be naturally gluten-free. I...
healthier hot crab dip
This spicy Healthier Hot Crab Dip is a fantastic (healthy) appetizer to share for game day! And it will blow the doors off any hot crab dip you’ve tried before because it is packed with sweet delicious crab, spicy Sriracha, lemon zest, scallions and spices....
healthy barbecue chicken with maple chipotle sauce
These simple grilled chicken thighs with refined sugar-free maple chipotle barbecue sauce are summer grilling perfection. The sauce is brushed on at the very end of grilling just to caramelize it a bit, but it doesn’t burn. The sweet, tangy, tender, juicy and smoky...
curry roasted cauliflower
This Curry Roasted Cauliflower is a super easy gluten-free and vegan side dish to add to your weekly dinner routine. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and the curry adds that flavorful boost that makes you want to eat all your vegetables! I originally shared this recipe...
cheddar horseradish colcannon
Today I’ve taken the classic Irish mashed potato dish, Colcannon, and given it a super flavor boost with Vermont cheddar and freshly grated horseradish root! It’s made with creamy mashed potatoes, Vermont cheddar cheese, garlicky kale, fresh dill, scallions and sweet...
Hi! I am Katie and I am glad you're here. Welcome to my Vermont kitchen. I am a classically trained chef, former food stylist and also a reformed dieter. Today, I believe no food should be off limits. Here on my food blog, you'll find hundreds of easy weeknight dinners, simple seasonal vegetable recipes and intuitive eating tips. If you've got seasonal produce and you're wondering what to do with it, or you're just ready to say goodbye to dieting, then we're going to be besties in like one minute! Take a look around, have a bite to eat and let's hang out!
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