ratatouille with goat cheese and pine nuts
Here’s an easy 25 minute recipe for smoky ratatouille with goat cheese and pine nuts. Ratatouille is a simple French vegetable sauté, made with eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes. This version is topped with fresh goat cheese and pine nuts and it’s...
italian pasta salad
Dear taste buds, prepare yourselves for the flavor sensation that is this Italian Pasta Salad! It’s loaded with artichoke hearts, basil, tomatoes, black olives and a big bright and bold garlic and red wine vinegar dressing to make it pop! It’s the newest...
10 minute gazpacho
If you’ve got summer veggies bursting out of the garden right now, then you are in the right place! Read on to find out how to turn garden-fresh tomatoes, herbs, cucumbers, peppers and more into a delicious bowl of gazpacho in just 10 minutes. My older daughter...
grilled tomato herb flank steak
I can guarantee you will not be disappointed when you try this Grilled Tomato Herb Flank Steak. It’s so simple and the delicious tomato, vinegar and herb marinade doubles as the mop sauce, which transforms the grass-fed steak into a tender and juicy...
rosemary garlic shrimp and tomato kebabs
Nothing says summer like these rosemary shrimp and tomato kebabs. Fire up the grill and enjoy these savory, low carb skewers. And the clean up is quick and easy! Great for weeknights with your family. Indulge me while I write an acrostic poem about these Rosemary...
Produce Spotlight: The Ultimate Guide to Tomatoes
What makes tomatoes split? Should they be refrigerated? Can they help heal sunburns? Answers to these questions and many more are found in this Ultimate Guide to Tomatoes. Read on for the scoop about growing tomatoes, preparing them and what nutrients they bring to...
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...
simple heirloom tomato salad
Here is an easy-going recipe for a simple tomato salad with anchovies, basil, olives and avocado. It’s a healthy and simple side-dish to share with friends and family or to bring to a picnic or barbecue. It is paleo and dairy-free and ready in only 10 minutes! A...
mexican four bean salad
This vegan Mexican Four Bean Salad is going to be your new favorite picnic or potluck side dish- because it is so flavorful and delicious, but totally easy to make! The creamy avocado and cumin dressing has a kick of smoky chipotle chili that really peps up the canned...
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...
pasta with corn and smoked mozzarella
This Pasta with Corn and Smoked Mozzarella is inspired by my absolute love and devotion for sweet corn. It is the perfect vegetarian summer entree that you can get on the table in just 30 minutes! I originally shared this recipe on July 3, 2011. I have updated the...
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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