Skillet Potatoes and Kale

Dax (9), “Mom, these are my favorite potatoes ever!” If that doesn’t speak volumes for this side then I don’t know what I could say to make you try them! Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces kale, stems removed and leaves cut intoContinue reading “Skillet Potatoes and Kale”

Roasted Parsnips and Potatoes

Ingredients: • 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into large matchsticks • 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into even wedges • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or other dried herb mix • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper • chopped parsley for garnishContinue reading “Roasted Parsnips and Potatoes”

Roasted Rutabaga with Brown Butter

Ingredients: 1 large rutabaga 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped Directions: Heat the oven to 450°F. Peel the rutabaga with a vegetable peeler and cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, untilContinue reading “Roasted Rutabaga with Brown Butter”

Roasted Parsnips and Potatoes

Ingredients: • 1 TBSP olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 TBSP rosemary, chopped • 1 tsp thyme, chopped • pinch of salt, to taste • 1 lb baby yellow potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces • 2 large parsnips peeled and cut into bite size pieces. Directions: 1. Preheat the oven toContinue reading “Roasted Parsnips and Potatoes”

shredded brussels sprout bacon salad with warm cider vinaigrette.

Ingredients: • 6 cups shredded brussels sprouts (about one 12 ounce bag) • 1 1/2 cups grated manchego or parmesan cheese • 1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils • 6 thick cut slices bacon, chopped • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 medium shallot, diced • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1 tablespoonContinue reading “shredded brussels sprout bacon salad with warm cider vinaigrette.”

Creamy Garlic Celery Root Mash

I tripled this recipe as I am bringing it to a larger Thanksgiving gathering. This is such a delicious way to use celery root which are still available at my local farmer’s market. It is a healthier substitute for mashed potatoes (if that’s your MO) 😉 I like it because it’s delicious!!! Ingredients: 1 celeryContinue reading “Creamy Garlic Celery Root Mash”

Roasted Brussels sprouts with potatoes and pancetta

This recipe, so far, has been the only one that my boys like. They don’t even remember they are eating Brussels sprouts! These sprouts came from the St. Paul farmer’s market. Fresh on the stalk! • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1/3 pound sliced pancetta, diced • small yellow onion, thinly sliced • 1 poundContinue reading “Roasted Brussels sprouts with potatoes and pancetta”

Roasted cauliflower with shishito peppers and goat cheese

It was time to jazz up my cauliflower recipes. What I love about cauliflower is how versatile it is. This pairing was a great new twist on roasted cauliflower! This late summer I was lucky enough to benefit from some friends’ garden. They had a extraordinary selection! Carolina reaper, Trinidad scorpion, Thai, Fresno and manyContinue reading “Roasted cauliflower with shishito peppers and goat cheese”