Rewind: Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash This is a rewind post, brought up from the archives and given new life here at the front of the blog - hope that you enjoy it! Delicata squash have become a favorite of ours, because of their delicious sweet and rich flesh. They are similar to acorn squash, but with a deeper flavor and without the ridges that can make acorn squash difficult to prepare. I have seen lot of recipes for both Delicata and acorn squash that say the skins are edible, but we ... Read More about Turkey Stuffed Delicata Squash
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Pork Loin Chops with Apples and Onions
Pork Loin Chops with Apples and Onions. Sounds kinda fussy, doesn't it? Reality: nothing could be further from the truth. I must admit that loin chops are not always my first choice when it comes to pork. I like bone-in chops for most things, but if you're in a hurry, loin chops are an easy shortcut. How long you cook them is more a matter of taste than safety - there is no more risk in eating medium-rare pork, than there is with beef. Loin chops are a lean cut, so too much cooking will dry them ... Read More about Pork Loin Chops with Apples and Onions
Veggie Frittata
An easy weeknight meal! When you have a lot of chickens, a meal made from eggs is a no-brainer. Though there are times when our customers run us right out of eggs, usually we have a dozen or two in the fridge. And the rest of the ingredients are things most people probably always have on hand. And if you don't? Or maybe your family doesn't like the veggies in the recipe? That is not a problem - you can switch just about everything in here around to suit your taste, and what you have on hand. ... Read More about Veggie Frittata
Bowtie Pasta with Roasted Broccoli
I do love the holidays, and all that it takes to get ready to share special times with our family and friends. But - it can get really hectic sometimes. And for a lot of people, add in stuff like kids to take care of, a full time job and other obligations - it's easy to see why so many people just put their heads down and wish for January to get here. I can't help you do your shopping or baking, but I might be able to help you with a fast and easy dinner that everyone will love, and is ... Read More about Bowtie Pasta with Roasted Broccoli
Butternut Sausage Soup
Looking back over the recipes on my blog by the month, this time of year, everything seems to be orange. And I am okay with that! Pumpkins are orange, winter squash is orange, even oranges are orange. Orange is yummy. It is another banner year for winter squash around here - Larry told me how many we have, but I can't remember the exact number. In the 100's somewhere, if you count the pumpkins. We sold lots of them at the market this year, gave away a bunch of them to the kids and friends, and ... Read More about Butternut Sausage Soup
Chicken Fajita Couscous Dinner Bowls
I don't watch a whole lot of TV, but "Chopped" on the Food Network has always been a favorite of mine. I've never had any real desire to actually be on the show, because I like to cook at a much more leisurely pace than would be needed to actually finish in the time allotted. But when Sargento® asked me if I would like to do a recipe for their Chopped at Home promotion, I thought it sounded like a lot of fun, so I happily said yes. After all, no one would be holding a timer over my head, and I ... Read More about Chicken Fajita Couscous Dinner Bowls
Five-Cheese, Fifteen-Minute Stovetop Mac n Cheese
Plus, a review of Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook As we get into these shorter winter days, I think we are all looking for meals that will comfort and warm everyone up when they come to the table. I know that is how we feel about dinner time around here - cozy comfy meals that take the chill off the long evenings. So, when QVC asked me to review their own David Venable's cookbook, Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook, I was happy to see ... Read More about Five-Cheese, Fifteen-Minute Stovetop Mac n Cheese
Vermicelli with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs
Plus Growing Herbs with Miracle-Gro AeroGarden This is a sponsored post from Kitchen PLAY and Miracle-Gro AeroGarden,but all opinions are my own. You might remember that last month, I wrote a post, Gardening all Year with AeroGarden. I'll just say again that I was just thrilled to get the chance to try out a Miracle-Gro AeroGarden, because we had thought about getting one for the last couple years. The actual owning of one has been pure pleasure and just makes me sorry that we hadn't bought one ... Read More about Vermicelli with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs
Smoky Turkey Chili
When the weather gets blustery and the chill in the air sticks around all day, you know it's time to get some big pots of savory stuff going on the stove. It's soup weather, stew weather - and, most importantly for us anyway - it's chili weather! We like things spicy around here, and since the flavor of turkey is not quite as distinctive as, say the steak I used in my Chuck Steak Chili, it is the perfect match for a some strong spices and a nice smoky flavor that really compliments the turkey ... Read More about Smoky Turkey Chili
Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Zucchini
Full of fresh late summer veggies! I keep telling myself I have to stop putting zucchini recipes on here this summer, but then, the next thing I know, there is a plate of some sort of new zucchini thing sitting in front of my camera. It's like the zucchini are taking over everything - my garden, my mind, my blog, and most especially my dinner! I tell you - they are insidious! But today, I could not be more glad, because this is an absolutely fantastic meal. Ready in no time, it can be vegetarian ... Read More about Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Zucchini
Creamy Vegan Zucchini Dill Soup
We are still on a zucchini kick around here. Nothing wrong with that as far as I can see. It's a good year for squash, with plenty of rain and nice sunny days in between. The tomatoes are wishing it were a little warmer, but squash doesn't mind that is has been cooler than normal. It makes the plants produce a little longer as well, because in warmer weather production speeds up which tends to wear the plants out more quickly. Not a problem this year. I have never understood the idea of getting ... Read More about Creamy Vegan Zucchini Dill Soup
Buttermilk Sriracha Chicken Burgers
There is something about summertime that makes me feel compelled to grill up some kind of meat and slap it on a bun, surrounded by some fresh garden veggies. It is kind of irresistible to me. You see - we can only grill in the summer. We don't have a covered spot for either of our grills, so once it begins to get really nasty out, we pack them into the barn till spring. Theoretically, we could leave one of them in the nearer-by shop, light up some charcoal in the winter, and trudge across the ... Read More about Buttermilk Sriracha Chicken Burgers