cranberry sausage stuffing
You do not want to miss this Cranberry Sausage Stuffing recipe. It is special… a delicious and (healthier) classic side dish perfect for your Thanksgiving and Holiday table. Major bonus that it can be made ahead! I originally shared this recipe on November 19,...
mini fruitcakes
Today I have the most precious little nuggets of goodness to share with you… Mini Fruitcakes! Wait! Don’t roll your eyes! Hear me out. They are the perfect tiny whole wheat and dairy free sweet treat to take to a cookie exchange or add to your holiday cookie platter!...
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...
clementine rum balls
These No-Bake Clementine Rum Balls are the perfect easy and unexpected addition to your Christmas cookie collection this holiday season. They are vegan and dairy free, and have no corn syrup or trans fats! I make these Clementine Rum Balls almost every year at...
brown rice and sweet potato salad
This Brown Rice and Sweet Potato Salad is a super yummy Fall side dish that is simple enough for a weeknight meal AND special enough for your Holiday table. Impossible you say! Oh, it’s possible…. read on! It was inspired by my recent trip to Chicago where...
maple-sweetened healthy apple crisp
This Healthy Apple Crisp is the perfect dessert to bake this fall. It’s made with two varieties of apples to amp up the juicy flavor and then topped with pecans and rolled oats to really take it to the next level! It is sweetened naturally with maple syrup,...
coconut apricot fig bites
Hi friends, please give a warm welcome to my friend Lindsay of Cotter Crunch today. She is guest posting for me while I am off in Italia. So glad she is here and I know you are going to love her and these amazing paleo coconut apricot fig bites. Happy Cooking! ~Katie...
wild rice salad with cranberries apricots and avocado
Wild rice salad recipe with tangerines, dried cranberries, apricots and avocado, inspired by the Silver Palate’s Nutted Wild Rice with pecans. It is a delicious make-ahead side dish for Christmas or other holidays, and goes well with pork, fish and roasted...
chocolate chili spiced pecans
Spiced pecans with cocoa, chipotle and chili powder for a gift from the kitchen or appetizer. Gluten-free and only 20 minutes to make. Welcome! If you’re new here you may want to sign up for my email list or follow me on facebook to keep up with the latest...
gluten-free strawberry rhubarb crisp
Sweet and tart strawberry rhubarb crisp made with gluten-free sorghum and pecan topping. While much of the country has moved onto blueberries, the Vermont strawberry season has only just begun. We’re now in our second week of picking, and I am not even close to sick...
cherry berry breakfast cookies
Home-made healthy whole-grain breakfast cookie recipe made with flax, quinoa and nuts with dried cherries and berries. Sweetened with dates, dried fruit and a touch of maple syrup. My Early Riser My oldest daughter is a morning person. She gets up way (way, way)...
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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