tacito salads ~ mini taco salad appetizer bites
These mini taco salads, or tacito salads are the cheekiest little appetizer bites. They are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian and loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh veggies. I’m sharing them today for Salad Month and the Recipe Redux. Earlier this month I...
chickpea and grilled corn salad
This chickpea and grilled corn salad is so easy and delicious. You’ll wish you had made a double batch! It has basil, parsley and tomatoes in it. I also added in mild goat feta too, but if you want to keep it vegan simply omit it. Grain-free and naturally...
what to do with yellow tomatoes and yellow and red tomato pico de gallo recipe
Today I am going to talk a bit about what to do with yellow tomatoes and share an easy and incredibly tasty recipe for yellow and red tomato pico de gallo or fresh salsa. It is low carb, vegan, gluten-free and only 18 calories per serving. Yellow tomatoes are a...
simple tabbouleh salad
A simple tabbouleh salad with curly parsley, mint, tomatoes and red onion. A perfect healthy summer side dish that requires just 15 minutes of prep work! It occurs to me that this should not be a bowl of simple tabbouleh salad but a cake instead. Seeing that tomorrow...
hot italian cheese dip
I speak from experience, this hot Italian cheese dip will be your warm weather entertaining go to appetizer! It is mine. I cannot count the number of times I have made it. Plus I have a very special giveaway that’s got me all emotional and proud like. Oh, and...
cheddar roasted tomatoes {vegetarian and glutenfree}
These simple cheddar roasted tomatoes are a favorite recipe in the summer and early fall. They are naturally gluten-free, primal friendly and the whole family will love them! I have since I was a little girl. This is one of those recipes like my pickled beets that is...
5-ingredient grilled pesto pizza
Yesterday I promised to bring you a vegetarian, family-friendly recipe for the grill, and here it is! It is a five-ingredient grilled pesto pizza that is ready in just 20 minutes! I made it using my home-made multi-grain pizza dough and my 5-minute classic...
tomatoes with thai basil dressing
Yup. It is just a simple platter of sliced tomatoes with a #stupideasy 4 ingredient Thai Basil dressing. It has taken me a while to catch on, but I have noticed that you guys just want simple as shiz recipes right now. Like 5 ingredients, 10 minutes. That’s it. Guess...
15 minute greek cucumber salad
What’s not to adore about this easy-as-can-be 15 minute Greek cucumber salad with feta, olives and cherry tomatoes? It’s the absolute best! I originally shared this Greek Cucumber Salad on May 30th, 2014. I’ve updated the images, some of the...
slow-cooker chicken and okra
This is an old favorite recipe for chicken thighs and drumsticks cooked in a slow-cooker. It has tomatoes, red wine, bell peppers and okra. The slow braising makes the chicken ultra tender. I top it off with tons of fresh parsley and serve it with brown jasmine rice....
roasted garlic and chevre low carb lasagna – gluten-free
Did you know I was a personal chef way back? It was incredible! After culinary school, I worked in the restaurant world for a while, and I decided it wasn’t for me. So I landed a job as a personal chef. It was incredible. I started out with one family. The wife...
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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