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…
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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
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
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….
Sautéed red cabbage with onions and apples
This sweet and savory dish is great when paired with any type of roasted or grilled meat, and it also works well as a side dish to eggs in the morning. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 20-30 minutes YIELD 4 servings 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…












