rainbow panzanella
Panzanella is Italian bread salad made with tomatoes. This Rainbow hued version is so much more! It has peppers, onion and cucumbers to give it loads of flavor, crunch and color. The bread is toasted then soaks up the garlic dressing and tomato juices which make it...
turkey sandwich with avocado and sprouts
This is the sandwich of my dreams. Honey Oat bread, with honey mustard, smoked turkey, avocado and sprouts! It’s just the thing to pack into a cooler for a picnic this summer. This post is sponsored by McKenzie Natural Artisan Deli. I was compensated for my time. All...
cornbread stuffing with apples and pecans {with a gluten-free option}
It is not possible to have Thanksgiving without stuffing- so that’s why I have a brand-new stuffing recipe to share with you today! But I have to say, this Cornbread Stuffing with Apples and Pecans is so good, you may want to make it every night! I have complete...
20 minute low carb turkey and peppers
This 20 minute Turkey and Pepper sauté is Paleo, gluten-free, whole 30 and low-carb, so pretty much everyone can enjoy it! It’s made with ultra lean turkey tenderloin filets, sweet bell peppers and onion with herbs and fire roasted tomatoes. Wanna hear something...
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 paprika skillet
Friends, you are going to need to sit down and prepare yourself for what you’re about to set your eyeballs on: Healthy Chicken Paprika Skillet with sautéed onions and peppers, tons of tasty paprika, a little bit of mmm mmm good sour cream and all sauced up over top of...
4-ingredient pork and peach kebabs
These 4-ingredient pork and peach kebabs made with teriyaki marinade are super easy and kid-friendly. They are super simple and my daughters gobbled them up. Soooo, I have to confess something to you guys. I tried doing a Facebook Live last week. Do you know about...
100 winter CSA produce recipes ~ thursday things
I thought you may find this list of more than 100 healthy recipes featuring winter produce helpful. Those of you who are winter CSA members surely can agree that sometimes we just need a little inspiration when it comes to cabbage, potatoes, winter squash, beets,...
sautéed kale with cider vinegar
This simple sauteed kale with cider vinegar is about as basic as it gets, but it is an unbeatable combination. The sweet golden onions, salt and vinegar make the greens sing! My On-and-Off Affair with Journaling I used to keep a journal. I started keeping one as soon...
fish casserole
Today’s recipe is a healthy fish casserole made with caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, bread crumbs and white wine. This is a favorite family recipe of mine and works with any white flaky fish you like. I know there is an Italian somewhere who is crying into his...
chinese 5 spice slow cooker beef stew
A recipe for Chinese 5-spice slow cooker beef stew and making our way out of the darkest weeks of the winter into the middle of February. Mid February? How did we end up in mid-February? I still have my Christmas wreaths up on the doors. And I have the electric...
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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