five ingredient black bean croquettes
These crispy black bean croquettes are a super easy vegetarian appetizer to serve for a Cinco de Mayo party. Serve them with guacamole or salsa for dipping and watch them disappear in no time! But, guys, you may need to sit down for this one. This recipe is fried. I...
smoky and sweet turkey chili
This week marks the ONE YEAR mark since my cookbook, Maple: 100 Sweet and Savory Recipes Featuring Pure Maple Syrup (Quirk Books) was published. In honor of the occasion, I wanted to share one of my top recipes from the book, Smoky and Sweet Turkey Chili, plus I have...
black bean quinoa salad with mango and avocado
This black bean and quinoa salad with mango and avocado is a delicious gluten-free side salad for potlucks, parties and summertime picnics, and the left-overs make a healthy vegan lunch. Last week I was gearing up for some recipe development for you guys but was...
southwest cobb kale salad
These healthy Cobb Salads have a Southwest twist. Along with the traditional bacon and hard-boiled eggs, these salads also have black bean, corn, jicama and cilantro on top. Back in my food stylist heyday I worked day in and day out with the same photography crew. We...
mexican jicama shrimp salad
This Mexican jicama shrimp salad with jicama, avocado and grapefruit is the perfect light meal and the left-overs will make a stellar healthy lunch too! Calling this salad a twist on a taco salad is a bit of a disservice to this unique dish. To begin, as with the...
black bean burgers with green tea basil aioli
Last June I flew to San Francisco for one night to appear on the cooking stage at the American Library Association annual conference at the Moscone center to promote my cookbook Maple, 100 Sweet and Savory Recipes Featuring Pure Maple Syrup. I knew with such a short...
slow cooker white bean stew with chicken and ham
This slow cooker white bean and ham stew with chicken and kale is so easy, just set it and forget it. It is the perfect cooler weather recipe that will bubble away on your counter top all day. This is the first year that my girls are taking an after school team sport....
composed bean salad
Today I have a friendly little cooking and photo challenge for you all and a giveaway. Plus I wanted to make sure you knew about my yumtastic composed bean salad recipe from the most recent issue of EatingWell magazine. Earlier this year, I submitted six recipes to...
pesto salmon and edamame salad niçoise
Salmon baked with pesto, hard boiled eggs, edamame, olives, potatoes and radishes on top of fresh greens for a springtime version of salad Niçoise. I love me a big salad. And Salad Niçoise has always been my favorite big salad. I think part of it is that my mom used...
black bean hummus
This healthy home-made black bean hummus is one of my very favorite recipes. It is naturally gluten-free and vegan! It’s the perfect party food or a healthy snack. I cannot wait for you to try this black bean hummus recipe with lime, coriander and fresh cilantro...
slow cooker kielbasa, cabbage and potato soup
A hearty slow cooker soup with potato, white beans and cabbage that simmers all day and fills the house with warmth and the smell of smoky kielbasa, anise seed and rosemary. The best way to warm up during the coldest part of the winter. Welcome! If you’re new...
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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