pork chops with creamy mushroom gravy
Have you ever had pork chops with creamy mushroom gravy made from condensed cream of mushroom soup? This recipe is inspired by that old classic recipe, however this one is made entirely from scratch with fresh mushrooms and only a splash of half and half. Plus...
healthy new england seafood chowder
Here is a recipe for Healthy New England Seafood Chowder you are going to want to save! It is thick and creamy but it has only 350 calories per 2 cup serving, and it is loaded with tender potatoes, vegetables, herbs, clams and fish. I have a gluten-free option too....
healthy chicken divan
Have you noticed that I am really getting into a groove here with these comfort food makeovers? Today I made Chicken Divan that’s about 100,006 times more healthy with no mayonnaise and a ton of creamy, yummy flavor. This casserole is made entirely...
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...
15 minute thai pumpkin curry soup
This vegan thai pumpkin curry soup recipe comes together in 15 minutes—really! Plus, it’s paleo friendly and gluten-free. Creating This Pumpkin Curry Soup Recipe Useful. What a boring word to describe a recipe. I can’t help it though. This Thai Pumpkin Soup...
4 ingredient kale cheddar soup
Friends, do I have a soup recipe for you!!! It is a total lifesaver. It is only 4 ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes. And it’s super healthy because it is just broth, kale, potatoes and cheddar cheese! The texture is so velvety. It’s hard to believe that it...
chicken noodle italian wedding soup
What happens when Chicken noodle soup goes on a trip to Italy? You get Chicken Noodle Italian Wedding Soup. It is made with healthy home-made lean chicken meatballs, onions, carrots and celery simmered with greens and noodles. Then it is topped off with the best...
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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