how to cook mussels
If you’re wondering how to cook mussels, then you’re in the right place. Maybe you’ve heard the term “de-beard” but have no idea what that means. Good news: Today I have a complete primer on the easiest way to cook fresh mussels. Plus how...
maple bacon roasted brussels sprouts
Promise me you will try these Brussels Sprouts roasted with Maple Syrup and Bacon as soon as possible. They are so good I can’t wait for you to try them. Get your ovens fired up and bust out the sheet pans my people, these Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels are a game...
healthier broccoli cheddar salad with bacon
My Healthier Broccoli Cheddar Salad with Bacon is inspired by my Grandmother and her love of Vermont Cheddar. It’s a breeze to make and comes together in just 20 minutes, so it’s the perfect creamy dreamy gluten free summer side dish. I originally shared this recipe...
loaded mexican street corn saute
This Loaded Mexican Street Corn Sauté is an easy skillet variation of Mexican street corn made with frozen corn and topped with flavorful additions like pepitas, Cotija cheese, bacon, pickled jalapenos and cilantro. Here it is, it’s spring. And I am making Mexican...
lentils with bacon
Lentils with bacon is one of my favorite side dishes. This version is made with French green lentils, cider vinegar, smoked paprika, celery hearts and just enough bacon to make it yummy. It is naturally gluten-free and high in fiber. This post was originally shared on...
brussels sprouts slaw with bacon and blue cheese
Here is a simple slaw recipe made from thinly sliced raw Brussels sprouts. It has bacon, blue cheese and dried cranberries in it. It makes an unexpected no-cook Thanksgiving or holiday side. Last weekend when we were in Portland, Maine, we stopped at the Saturday...
healthy slow cooker beef burgundy
Here is a slow cooker variation of the classic French recipe for Beef Burgundy. It is slowly braised beef, mushrooms and carrots in rich red wine sauce. I added a little bit of bacon and maple syrup to this recipe to make it even better! It is the perfect recipe to...
spaghetti squash with amatriciana sauce
Here is a 30-minute, primal friendly, low-carb version of Spaghetti Amatriciana, made with spaghetti squash instead of pasta and bacon in the Amatriciana sauce instead of Guanciale. And I have a Great Big Bacon Giveaway! When we were in Italy last month, it was my...
red white and bleu potato salad with horseradish and bacon
This potato salad is made with red, white and blue potatoes, bleu cheese, creamy greek yogurt and horseradish dressing and red peppers and bacon. It makes a patriotic (and crazy yummy) barbecue side dish for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, or all summer long....
spinach and scallion salad with hot bacon dressing
You need Spinach and Scallion Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing in your life. Because… Hot Bacon Dressing! I mean, really, do we need to go any further in to reasons? It’s spinach tossed with dressing that’s made in the bacon skillet, with cider vinegar,...
french bistro brunch salad with a poached egg and broiled cherry tomatoes
This easy salad recipe is a twist on the classic French Bistro salad and it’s perfect for brunch. Wait, who says you can’t have a salad for brunch? When there’s a poached egg, bacon and broiled cherry tomatoes involved it’ll be hard to resist....
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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