Seasonal Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna

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As the self-proclaimed cheese lover that I am, it should come as no surprise that I absolutely enjoy a good lasagna.  What’s not to love?  They usually feature at least two to three types of cheese layered between delicious pasta and bubbling tomato sauce.  But turns out they are also a wonderful way to incorporate [...]

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Seasonal Recipe: Summer Squash & Eggplant Burrito

Summer Squash & Eggplant Burrito

The beauty of living in a small town surrounded by rural areas is that you pass lots of local produce stands whenever you travel somewhere!  Seeing as I am a sucker for just about anything fresh and local, that means I pull over multiple times.  I like to do my part for the local economy [...]

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Fresh Food Recipe Makeover: Cheesy Potato Casserole

Today’s fresh recipe makeover was submitted by a dear friend of mine and I could not have been more excited to take on the challenge.  The original recipe was actually a slightly healthier version (if you can imagine) of a classic potato casserole I have made numerous times, so I was especially looking forward to [...]

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

We have safely arrived at our latest temporary destination and wasted no time christening the new kitchen! What better way to make a place feel like home then filling it with the sweet aromas of food? I suppose you could buy a lovely smelling candle, but I find the cooking approach is much more fulfilling. [...]

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Dutch Oven Argentinian Dinner

My stomach is slowly recovering from a fun and food-filled weekend on the East Coast.  I traveled back home for a family wedding and my little foodie belly had a blast!  The wedding food featured some pretty killer barbecue and a variety of pies, rather than the typical wedding cake.  I am only slightly ashamed [...]

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Butternut Squash Lasagna

This casserole feels a bit like cheating in the one pot/one pan challenge, seeing as it involved two extra pans in the prep process, but I hope you’ll forgive me. I still managed to put it together with a limited kitchen, so I think it still counts! I love the depth of flavor that butternut [...]

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Squash Blossom Fritters

This week at the farmers’ market I spotted squash blossoms and I could barely contain myself.  If I had walked there, I think I probably would have run home to cook them.  I understand the thought of eating flowers isn’t appealing to everyone, but I for one am a big fan.  I always end up [...]

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Summer Squash and Zucchini Fries

I wanted to share another recipe before the weekend begins and it couldn’t be more perfect for a summer meal: squash and zucchini fries!  I’ve had this recipe saved in my inbox and I was so excited to finally test it out.  The good news?  I wasn’t disappointed! Zucchini/Squash Oven Fries 1 1/2 pounds Zucchini [...]

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