lemon ginger chia no-bake snack bars
Lemon, almonds, chia and crystallized ginger come together in these simple no-bake snack bars. They are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and honey. They keep in the refrigerator for a week so you’ll be able to make a batch for a week’s worth of snacks! About...
maple tahini roasted salmon
This maple tahini roasted salmon is a keep in your back pocket recipe! It’s glamorous enough for company, but easy enough for a weeknight. And it only has 10 minutes of prep time! Our maple syrup business Little Hill Sugarworks, is off and running. And it is so fun!...
carrot ginger soup with oregano croutons
This Carrot Ginger Soup with Oregano Croutons is the perfect mid-Winter vegan soup! And it is only 123 calories per serving. Granny smith apples, fresh ginger and thyme add wonderful layers and depth of flavor and the aromatic and crunchy oregano croutons...
five spice healthy mashed sweet potatoes
I dare you to not fall in love with these (vegan and paleo) Five Spice Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Actually, I do not think it is possible to have even the tiniest taste without declaring it to be the most amazingly delicious thing you have ever tasted. It’s...
ginger pickled carrots
I have three words for you… ginger pickled carrots! If your farmer’s market is flooded with gorgeous locally grown carrots right now like mine is then you have to try this delicious recipe from Not Your Mama’s Canning Book by Rebecca Lindamood! And...
maple teriyaki marinade
Making homemade teriyaki marinade is so simple and so delicious especially when it has maple syrup in it! You’ll never have to buy bottled again. Bonus: this recipe is made with wheat-free tamari so it is gluten-free. How I Created This Teriyaki...
sweet and spicy slow cooker short ribs
Healthy Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Short Ribs! They are so flavorful with a mushroom, ginger and soy gravy that is rich and delicious! Yesterday morning at 8 am, I stood up from my desk, hypothesis draft of this recipe hot off the printer (trying to not sound like a...
ginger carrot radish salad
Today’s recipe is a cheerful Carrot Radish Salad with maple ginger vinaigrette. If you have been looking for a new recipe to try for all those carrots from your winter CSA or you are wondering what to do with watermelon radish, this salad is your answer. It is a nice...
15 minute ginger pork
Ground pork is sautéed with ginger, water chestnuts and scallions and seasoned with Szechuan seasoning, lime and maple syrup. Serve with rice or noodles for a 15-minute weeknight dinner. When I was at the Big Harvest Pot Luck last fall Barry Estabrook spoke about his...
ginger lime black cod
Today I have the most delicious paleo and gluten free Ginger Lime Black Cod recipe. Black Cod is also known as sablefish. I tried it for the first time when it arrived in my box of Sizzlefish. Now, you can try it too because I am teaming up with Sizzlefish to give...
strawberry ginger pink lemonade cocktail
Here is a recipe for a cocktail that may just be your new favorite summer drink. It is made with home-made strawberry infused vodka and ginger lemonade made from scratch. But here’s a warning, it makes a big batch, so make sure you have lots of friends around to...
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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