Miniature pumpkins are stuffed with quinoa, apples, onion, kale, pistachios, dried fruit, and parmesan. A festive meatless fall meal! Mini pumpkins: they're not just for decoration any more! Guys. I seriously can't get over these adorable stuffed pumpkins. I've purchased these cuties for years to decorate my fall table, but only recently discovered that you can cook and eat them just ...
Side Dishes
Honey-Roasted Butternut Squash + Cranberry Spinach Salad
One of my favorite fall vegetables is butternut squash. Whether it's mashed, diced, or pureed, it's always a hit. I was looking for a way to change up my usual lunch routine and opted for a vegetarian fall salad. This recipe is filled with most of my pantry and refrigerator basics: feta, walnuts, spinach, dried cranberries, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, and balsamic or cranberry vinaigrette. While I ...
Tomato, Cucumber + Beet Salad
Labor day may have passed, but tomato season is still in full swing. This week, we're featuring tomato-centric recipes (such as our One-Sheet Crispy Caeser Chicken and Tomatoes). Sometimes, the simplest treatment is the best. In this recipe, a little champagne vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper are all you need to make a refreshing salad. The crunch from the cucumber and red onion and ...
Whole30 Avocado Deviled Eggs
Creamy, flavorful deviled eggs with NO mayo!! You can feel great about bringing these to a party or a tailgate this weekend. If you're an avocado queen like me, you probably already have the 5 ingredients you need to make this recipe tonight. If you've checked out many of our other recipes, you might have noticed that I'm a big fan of smoked paprika. I like to throw dashes of it in my ...
Root Vegetable Latkes (Whole30 + Paleo)
Beets, carrots, & sweet potatoes. A match made in heaven. I could seriously eat these latkes for every meal. I’m a big root veggie fan, and I love roasting big sheet pans of veggies in the oven throughout the fall, winter, and spring. Recently I had a leftover beet and some extra carrots in the fridge, and decided to try my favorite flavors in latke form. The hardest part of this ...
Brussels Sprouts with Apples + Bacon (Whole30)
Brussels have come a long way since grandma used to boil them and serve 'em up plain. If you haven't jumped on the brussel bandwagon yet, today is your day, my friend. The addition of bacon, shallots, and apples in this brussel sprout dish makes it more a one-pot meal than a side. This would be a great accompaniment to pork, but I like to eat a big bowl by itself! We'll just be impressed if you ...
Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
A lighter Thanksgiving side with all the candy-sweet flavor of traditional sweet potato casserole! These whipped sweet potatoes are on the table in under 30 minutes, and have no refined sugar, dairy, or butter added! Dicing the sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes allows for a quick cooking time, and boiling garlic in with the potatoes adds a lot of flavor. I used 2 tablespoons of coconut ...
Dairy-Free “Creamed” Kale
It’s your lucky day. I have a delicious, healthy side for all your upcoming holiday meals! This dairy-free “creamed” kale hits all the right notes for holiday gatherings. It is creamy and comforting, with notes of nutmeg and a pinch of spice. Best of all, you don’t have to feel guilty about eating it! If you have a vegan in the family, or are generally trying not to pack on the ...
Easy Homemade Applesauce
I can’t seem to go to the supermarket and leave without apples. I love apples, and eat them almost daily. While I do crave applesauce every once in a while, I’ve never been a huge fan of it. Until now. This recipe for chunky homemade applesauce from Once Upon a Chef caught my eye, and boy, am I glad it did. Peeling and chopping the apples is the hardest part. Once you’ve got them all ...
Kale, Apple, + Roasted Chickpea Salad with Garlic Tahini Dressing
Now that honeycrisp apples are in season, I've found myself eating this salad way too often. Between the crunchy roasted chickpeas and the chopped apples, this salad has great texture. It's very satisfying as a stand-alone meal, but you can always add sliced chicken if you'd like. My inspiration for this dish came from the minimalist baker's garlicky kale salad with crispy chickpeas. Her ...
