Butternut squash & kumquats

Butternut squash & kumquats

Looking for a way to use those cute, little, not-quite-oranges citrus fruits you’ve seen at the grocery store or farmers market? Well, here’s something I whipped up to make use of kumquats. The bitter, citrus-y bite of the kumquats pairs nicely with the sweetness of...
Green beans with shallots

Green beans with shallots

While it has “bean” in its name, the green bean is mostly pod, not bean, so they’re a perfectly healthy green vegetable to enjoy. PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME 15 minutes YIELD 4 servings   1 lb fresh green beans 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, divided 2...
Simple baked kale chips

Simple baked kale chips

Kids especially enjoy these chips! This is a quick way to make use of a lot of kale, and you’ll find yourself making this recipe often, as it goes faster than you’d expect! PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes YIELD 4 servings   2 bunches of curly kale...
Roasted figs with rosemary

Roasted figs with rosemary

Fresh figs are only in season for a couple of months each year—typically late summer into early fall in most parts of the U.S. They have an entirely different taste and texture from dried figs, which are great used in sauces, as in the Balsamic-Fig Compote see here....