This easy slow cooker apple sauce is perfect for seasonal apples from the orchard, and cooks overnight in the flow cooker. This recipe combines two of my favorite things during New England fall: local apples + the slow cooker. I often forget how easy it is to just throw everything in a slow cooker and […]
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Hearty Veggie Tortellini Soup
Well the weather is starting to cool down, and this soup is the perfect warm and comforting dinner for these chilly fall nights. What I love about this recipe is that it is super quick and easy to make on the weeknights, as I always have these ingredients on hand. I am always making different […]
Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free)
When I go out for veggie sushi or hibachi, I always love the flavorful little salads they serve with the meal – the dressing is always so bright and sweet and yummy. This dressing has all the flavors of a Japanese restaurant dressing, but with a lot of extra nutrients from the fresh carrots, raw […]
Saag Aloo in the Slow Cooker (Vegan, Gluten Free, One Pot Recipe)
This saag aloo made in the slow cooker is warmly spiced, creamy, and perfect to serve along side a bowl of basmati rice. Spinach and potatoes come together to make a easy and filling weeknight meal that is cooked in a crock pot. This is my new favorite meal to make on the weekends. I’ve […]
Smoked Tofu Noodle Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
This tofu noodle soup is a great alternative to chicken noodle soup without the meat! Last year as a housewarming gift, our friends gave us a huge meat smoker. It’s great for entertaining when we have a lot of people over for a gathering or party. Its super easy to throw a bunch of prepped […]
Creamy Tortilla Soup (Vegan / Vegetarian Option, GF, Family Recipe)
This rich and creamy Tortilla Soup is full of fresh vegetables and topped with crunchy tortillas and ricotta. Can be made vegan or vegetarian too! This is a family recipe from my sister-in-law Lorah! She made it for us a few days after our wedding. In true fall fashion we had turkey as the main […]
Rainbow Potato Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
I made this side dish for our 4th of July BBQ, and WOW was it flavorful! Make-ahead dishes are great for entertaining, and this one is perfect. This potato salad, especially the dressing, is waaaay different from the heavy stuff I’ve had growing up! Its filled with tons of fresh and vibrant veggies, bold flavors (hello […]
Rich & Creamy Coconut Rice (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
This recipe is a flavorful, easy, one-pot miracle! And even better its completely hands off, the rice cooker does all the work for you. All you have to do is throw all the ingredients into the rice cooker, set it while you do something else… and in 30-45 minutes its all ready! We eat a […]
Creamy Chickpea & Roasted Tomato Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
This thick Creamy Chick Pea soup with roasted tomatoes has a smoky flavor and great texture. A high protein soup to meal prep and batch cook. This is the perfect hearty soup for a cool summer night. Or winter day, or a spring lunch, for the fall… OK any time of the year really. Its […]
Baked Hasselback Potatoes (Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
Baked hasselback potatoes are easy to cook and have tons of flavor from fresh rosemary and herbs! Great as a side dish and easy to meal prep and make ahead. Its official, we have a new favorite way to bake potatoes! These Hassleback Potatoes were a huge hit – so much so that we made […]
Raw Beet Salad with Apples (Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30)
This raw beet salad with chopped apples and celery root is a fancy salad appetizer. Perfect serving with a lean protein for dinner. The first time I had this Raw Beet Salad with Apples was part of a 4 course Valentine’s Day dinner that Brett made for me – this was the first course. He […]
Warm New England Lobster Rolls (Gluten Free)
These classic warm New England lobster rolls are filled with butter, lemon juice, mayo, and spices. The perfect dinner for fresh-caught lobsters from the Cape! One of my favorite things about being a New Englandah is access to inexpensive fresh caught lobster. We have a friend who recently got his lobster fishing license… which means […]