no corn syrup maple pecan tart
This No-Corn Syrup Maple Pecan Tart with dried cherries and dark rum is a twist on pecan pie for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. I originally developed this recipe for the 2011 Thanksgiving issue of EatingWell Magazine and shared it on November 8, 2013. I have...
morning glory parsnip maple coffee cake
Sweet parsnips are used instead of carrots in this moist morning glory maple coffee cake. Enjoy warm with a cup of coffee or tea! We are off to a great start in maple sugaring season here in Vermont, so I am temporarily straying from my usual vegetable side dish and...
maple, potato and sausage breakfast skillet with kale
This Maple, Potato and Sausage Breakfast Skillet with Kale has traditional breakfast flavors- with a twist! Top it with a fried egg for a hearty start to the day. This recipe comes from my cookbook, Maple: 100 Sweet and Savory Recipes Featuring Pure Maple Syrup. I...
cranberry apple christmas breakfast casserole
If you are looking for a make-ahead breakfast casserole for Christmas morning, look no further. This Cranberry Apple Christmas Casserole will be a huge hit with the whole family and it can be assembled the day before. It’s made with vanilla Greek yogurt, fresh...
healthier gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting
This gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting is healthier than most gingerbread cakes, but don’t hold that against it! It is ultra moist, soft and spicy and the creamy (lower-calorie) frosting is amazing with it! It’s a great recipe to serve a crowd at...
sesame chicken wonton cups
Friends, I’m so excited to introduce you to these Sesame Chicken Wonton Cups. They are the perfect sassy little appetizer that comes together in a snap and doesn’t require a million ingredients! {Dairy Free} I originally shared this recipe on May 22, 2012. I have...
apple walnut oatmeal cookies
Tighten up your apron strings dear readers, you’re about to meet your new favorite cookie on the planet. It is a healthier oatmeal cookie with walnuts, apple and white chocolate chips. They have just a touch of cinnamon, sweet butter and they are sweetened with...
slow-cooker maple chipotle bbq beef
Slow Cooker Maple Chipotle BBQ Beef is a delicious, kid-friendly weeknight dinner with only 15 minutes of prep. And it’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and wheat-free! As I sit here at my desk, all I can hear is the drumming of the rain out on the garden. Early...
roasted potatoes with apples, sausage and maple mustard glaze
Friends, I know how crazy fall can be, but I’ve got your back! Check out these Roasted Potatoes with Apples, Sausage and Maple Mustard Glaze. With just 20 minutes of prep and only one pan you’ll be able to put a delicious kid friendly dinner on the table without...
sesame coleslaw
I promise this Sesame Coleslaw will be your go-to salad this Summer. You can whip it up in just 15 minutes and the super yummy Asian flavored dressing turns the crunchy cabbage and carrots into a mouth-watering bite. Not to mention it is Vegan, Paleo and Gluten-Free!...
healthy barbecue chicken with maple chipotle sauce
These simple grilled chicken thighs with refined sugar-free maple chipotle barbecue sauce are summer grilling perfection. The sauce is brushed on at the very end of grilling just to caramelize it a bit, but it doesn’t burn. The sweet, tangy, tender, juicy and smoky...
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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