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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….

Roasted rosemary roots

Roasted rosemary roots

This recipe calls for sunchokes and parsnips, but this simple roasting method and flavor combination is perfect for any root vegetable. Try it with carrots or sweet potatoes, or combine one white and one orange-colored vegetable for a more colorful presentation. PREP…

Butternut sage soup

Butternut sage soup

This soup is so rich and creamy you won’t miss the dairy! PREP TIME 30 minutes COOKING TIME 45 minutes YIELD 4-6 servings   1 butternut squash 4 tablespoons bacon fat, coconut oil, or ghee, divided 1 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed 1…

Lemon roasted romanesco

Lemon roasted romanesco

Romanesco can be a novelty, but whenever I see it, I pick it up for its unique look and color. Keep your cooking interesting by trying as many different kinds of vegetables as you can. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20-25 minutes YIELD 3-4 servings   8 small…

Mashed faux-tatoes

Mashed faux-tatoes

This is the most amazing alternative to mashed potatoes you can make. My entire family was fooled when I served these up for Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago, and there were no leftovers! PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20 minutes YIELD 4-6 servings   1 head…

Grilled squash & pineapple

Grilled squash & pineapple

Grilling foods that are sweet usually yields a delicious result—and these two beautiful, carb-rich foods are no exception. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 45 minutes YIELD 8 servings   1 whole butternut squash 1/2 of a pineapple, skinned and sliced into 1 inch…

Candied carrots & Cilantro cauli-rice

Candied carrots & Cilantro cauli-rice

Serve these with Balsamic Braised Short Ribs (recipe here). PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 4 servings   8 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 4 dates, pitted and chopped 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil Sea salt…

Asparagus with lemon & olives

Asparagus with lemon & olives

Simply grilling, roasting, or steaming asparagus yields a delicious result, but topping asparagus with some citrus and olives takes it to a new level. Enjoy this as a side to the salmon recipe see here or with any simply-grilled meat. PREP TIME 5 minutes COOKING TIME…