Full disclosure: I actually don’t care much for cranberries. 😳 I saw these babies at the farmer’s market and couldn’t resist. They were so fresh and pretty! I thought about using them for salads which I know is very common! So….first up was to dry some out. Ingredients: 4 cups fresh cranberries, cut in halfContinue reading “Dried cranberries”
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Slow cooker apple butter
Ingredients: • 4 pounds apples, diced • 2 cups apple cider • 1/2 cup real maple syrup • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 pinch ground cloves • 1 pinch salt In the bowl of your slow cooker, combine the apples, apple cider, maple syrup, vanilla,Continue reading “Slow cooker apple butter”
Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak
I’m a sucker for anything cilantro-lime. These two flavors together are heaven to my senses!! This is an easy marinade that adds a lot of flavor! It was a crowd pleaser in my house! Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) flank steak 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juiceContinue reading “Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak”
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”
Homemade pizza sauce
This a a quick sauce that only takes about 30 minutes. I used fresh tomatoes from the farmer’s market because they very well could be the last of the season. 😦 However, this recipe calls for canned. Even quicker to make!!! We have a tradition that was my husband’s idea. We eat pizza every SundayContinue reading “Homemade pizza sauce”
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”
Homemade caramel sauce
Quick Homemade Caramel Sauce is thick, gooey, and made with just five ingredients in five minutes, perfect for apples, brownies, ice cream, or maybe just a spoonful in your mouth! Ingredients: • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter • 1 cup brown sugar • 2/3 cup heavy cream • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract •Continue reading “Homemade caramel sauce”
Chili rubbed steak with avocado butter
Warning: this is delicious!! I pick my meals based on what I think looks good in the store or farmer’s market. On this day, the steaks looked beautiful! The late summer weather had me wanting to grill. So…this is what I came up with. Prep tip: Leave your meat out of the fridge (about 30Continue reading “Chili rubbed steak with avocado butter”
Beef fajita bowl with cilantro rice
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 small green bell pepper, sliced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 1 smaller tomato, seeded and chopped Fajita seasoning (see recipe below) 1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup white rice Juice of 1/2 lime One handful of cilantro leaves,Continue reading “Beef fajita bowl with cilantro rice”
Beef and spaghetti squash skillet
Ingredients: 1 medium (3-4lbs) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped (1/2 tsp if usingContinue reading “Beef and spaghetti squash skillet”
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