rosemary garlic shrimp and tomato kebabs
Nothing says summer like these rosemary shrimp and tomato kebabs. Fire up the grill and enjoy these savory, low carb skewers. And the clean up is quick and easy! Great for weeknights with your family. Indulge me while I write an acrostic poem about these Rosemary...
guacamole 5 ways
Here’s how to make Guacamole 5 different ways. First, take the recipe for classic guac and kick it up a notch with these 4 creative super yummy flavor stir-ins! Try Corn and Bacon, Chipotle and Scallion, or chunky Pico de gallo. Or you can get really fancy and...
baked denver omelet {low carb}
’Tis the season for easy and quick breakfasts that will feed a crowd, right?! Well, it’s Stephanie here with the perfect recipe. This easy and family friendly low-carb Baked Denver Omelet serves 8. Bonus… it’s great reheated and even makes an awesome lunch or...
tofu veggie stir-fry with cashews
Hello, it’s Stephanie here and I’m telling you this Tofu and Pepper Stir-fry with Cashews meets all my requirements for an awesome weeknight dinner. It’s quick, easy, veggie-packed and super kid-friendly, while at the same time being something adults can...
mint and melon salad
The Mint and Melon Salad recipe I have for you today is utterly delicious in its simplicity. It takes just 10 minutes, has only 4 ingredients and is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free! I originally shared this recipe on August 8, 2014. I have updated the images and...
pickled beets
With just 10 minutes of prep and only 5 ingredients you can transform earthy beets into tangy tender slices of absolute goodness. These Simple Pickled Beets are gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegetarian and one of my absolute favorite summer side dishes! I...
15+ festive winter cocktails
Is it wrong to say that fun and festive cocktails are one of my favorite parts of the Winter Holiday season?? Because if it is, I don’t want to be right! Seriously, Winter cocktails are the best! The colder weather makes it the perfect time to experiment with the...
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...
50 healthy lunchbox recipes
Hey friends, please give a warm welcome to Stephanie today. She is bringing us a really rad round-up of Healthy Back to School Lunchbox recipes today. Since July, Stephanie has been working with me behind the scenes here on the blog helping out in a million ways, and...
roasted eggplant with pomegranate molasses feta and mint
One bite of this roasted eggplant with pomegranate molasses, feta and mint and I knew it would be on the Best of Healthy Seasonal Recipes. It is a knockout! It is the kind of recipe that when I start telling someone about it, I get talking so loudly that my daughters...
grilled corn with chipotle lime butter
Grilled Corn with Chipotle Lime Butter! It’s a new take on a summer classic. I used softened salted butter, then stirred in lime zest and dried chipotle chili powder. Before we talk about this grilled corn recipe, I have a question: If you could eat...
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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