When the temperature rises, there’s nothing quite like a light, refreshing salad to keep you cool and satisfied. Snap Pea and Shrimp Salad with Spicy Cilantro Dressing is the perfect dish to enjoy during the warm summer months. It’s a delightful combination of fresh, crisp read more
Summer is all about enjoying fresh, vibrant flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. When the days are long and the weather is warm, a quick and easy dish that bursts with seasonal goodness is just what you need. Enter Italian Green Beans with Tomatoes read more
30-minute andouille kale soup is a low-effort high-reward recipe. Only 5 ingredients, cooks in 1 pot, and is ready in 30 minutes. Packed with flavor and nutrients, this soup will leave you satisfied and wanting more. This soup is easy to make vegetarian, though it read more
Maitake mushroom chips are crispy and surprisingly meaty. Eat straight out of the oven or use them to top salads, pasta, or roasted chicken dishes. Maitake Mushrooms This past fall I was generously gifted a freshly foraged maitake mushroom (thank you Marcus!). Maitake, or hen-of-the-woods, read more
Raw unsalted sunflower seeds are my favorite alternative to pine nuts in pesto, and make homemade pesto much more budget-friendly. Tips for the Greenest Pesto Basil oxidizes quickly, turning from bright green to brown rapidly after its cellular contents are exposed to air through chopping read more
Summer Shorts- Tomato Cucumber Season All winter I dream of the ways I’ll eat freshly picked tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers all summer long. Greek salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the summer bounty of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Traditional greek salad is read more
Summer Season Welcome to Beet Season’s Summer Shorts series, where I’ll be sharing recipes with a short post than normal, with hopes that I can spend less time writing blog posts and more time cooking and sharing new recipes (and who really wants to spend read more
Popsicles are one of the best treats on a hot summer day. These fruit and yogurt pops feature a chamomile-infused simple syrup, which add an irresistible floral aroma, along with the cooling and calming benefits of chamomile. Popsicle Season To make these popsicles, you’ll first read more
5-ingredient salmon walnut pate comes together in a flash. Salmon and walnuts are both loaded with omega-3s, essential nutrients that give your brain (and heart) a major boost. Feta and olive oil give this spread its creaminess, and lemon juice brightens and lightens its flavor. read more
Thin and crisp slices of fennel and root vegetables topped with lots of fresh herbs and a bright lemon vinaigrette. This salad hits all the right notes for what I crave in spring- no oven needed, light and tangy flavors, and lots of fresh herbs. read more