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...
vegetarian caramelized onion and mushroom lasagna
Today I am sharing a favorite new vegetarian meal: lasagna, made with caramelized onion and portabella mushrooms. It is so satisfying, even meat lovers will love this comfort-food classic. This vegetarian caramelized onion and portabella mushroom lasagna is made with...
slow cooker beef chuck with pasta and porcini mushrooms
This Slow Cooker Beef Chuck with Pasta and Porcini Mushrooms is just what the doctor ordered on a cold winter night. It is comfort food perfection that is assembled the day before and then braised in your slow cooker, making it an awesome weeknight dinner! It serves a...
cheddar green bean casserole
My motto is… Friends don’t let friends make Thanksgiving side dishes with canned soup! So, put down that can and make this absolutely delicious and easy from-scratch Cheddar Green Bean Casserole. It’s the perfect vegetarian make-ahead dish that will have everyone...
skinny vegetable reuben
This Skinny Vegetable Reuben is loaded with sautéed mushrooms, onions and spinach, topped with lacto-fermented sauerkraut and sauced with home-made skinny Russian dressing. It is ready in less than 30 minutes for an awesome vegetarian meal the whole family will love!...
turmeric roasted cauliflower and tempeh power salad vegan
These Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower and Tempeh Power Salads are so special! They’re piled high with roasted tempeh and cauliflower (tossed with turmeric and miso) and then topped with toasted walnuts, vegan shiitake bacon and drizzled with sweet and creamy maple...
vegan shiitake bacon
This Vegan Shiitake Bacon is the perfect savory salad topping! It is super flavorful and satisfying but 100% meatless so everyone can enjoy it. I love to add it to the top of a big salad or stir it into a side salad. So that’s why I am sharing it during salad month....
healthy sloppy joes
These Healthy Sloppy Joes may skimp on added sugar, coming in at only 2 grams per serving, but they definitely don’t skimp on lip smacking flavor. And you’ll be able to get dinner on the table in under 45 minutes making this a perfect weeknight recipe! I...
healthy beef lasagna with spinach and basil
I’m going to get to this Healthy Beef Lasagna with Spinach and Basil in a minute, and tell you all about how it is only 259 calories per serving (which is about 77 calories less than most lasagna recipes.) I’m going to get to how there is a gluten-free variation...
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...
vegetarian shepherd’s pie with butternut squash
These individual vegetarian shepherd’s pies with butternut squash topping are a delicious fall-veggie-packed comfort food meal. A savory sauté of lentils, mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes is spooned into individual ramekins and topped with golden pureed butternut...
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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