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Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip

May 21, 2019 By Lane 4 Comments

Here in Minneapolis we finally saw our first 80 degree day. Everyone flocked outside to take advantage of the amazing sunshine. People congregated on driveways, at parks, around our 10,000+ lakes. Just so dang happy to be outside!

But as the temperatures go up, and everyone gathers outside, snacks are needed. Like this Lemon Rosemary White Bean Dip made with Fresh Crush Rosemary Olive Oil from the Queen Creek Olive Mill. Perfect for a summer gathering (or really ANY gathering).

Don’t trust me? It’ll take you FIVE minutes to make it this delicious dip and you can see for yourself!

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Roasted Carrots with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce

May 7, 2019 By Lane 7 Comments

Plant forward.

Although I’ve been hearing this everywhere, it took me awhile to figure out what exactly this meant! I mean it’s not necessarily vegetarian or vegan…

Finally, I realized it is as simple as making plants the star of the show. Now that is nutrition advice we should ALL get behind.

Let me show you one way to make it not only simple-but delicious as well! It’s so, so easy with these Roasted Carrots with Easy Thai Peanut Sauce. (and as I had just published a peanut sauce recipe a few weeks ago, these roasted carrots are quite timely-now you’ll have a great way to use that sauce!)

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Asparagus with Pistachio Citrus Gremolata

April 2, 2019 By Holly 2 Comments

After what felt like the longest winter on the books, Spring has finally sprung and with it has come my favorite vegetable – asparagus! When I first met my husband, he wasn’t much of a vegetable guy. He considered iceberg lettuce to be a perfectly acceptable salad and the occasional baby carrot was about the extent of his veggie intake. Being a vegetarian at the time, I of course, was a totally different story. He was a good sport though, and gamely put up with my veggie loving self, eventually learning to eat and enjoy veggies, too. One of the earliest veggies I started to make for him (and a total staple in our house now) was asparagus. It’s fantastic simply roasted with olive oil and a little salt and pepper. It’s also great when dressed up a little, like in our all new recipe for Asparagus with Pistachio Citrus Gremolata.

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Spinach Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

March 19, 2019 By Holly 3 Comments

Edit: This recipe was originally posted in June 2018 and we are reposting today because well, life is busy, recipes sometimes don’t work out like planned, and mostly because this salad is just so darn good. Spring is finally on it’s way here in MN and I am craving all of the fresh veggies and fruit and this yummy salad combines the best of spring into one easy little package. Read on for the more info!!

Friends, I have an important announcement to make: it’s time to toss out all of those bottles of store bought salad dressing. What kind of crazy talk is this? Hear me out. I know those bottles seem convenient and there are a million flavor options, but most are loaded with less than ideal ingredients, are expensive, and don’t ultimately taste that great. I promise you that with a few simple ingredients and less than five minutes, you can absolutely make a batch of homemade salad dressing that will taste twenty times better and elevate an everyday salad into something totally out of this world. Today’s recipe for Spinach Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing is the perfect place to start.

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Shakshuka (Whole30, Vegetarian, and How to Impress Your Date)

January 29, 2019 By Lane 4 Comments

The end of the Whole30 is near. Just a few short days left. Friday I will share with you what I’ve learned (and it’s a lot!), but for today, I will say the Whole30 has brought up a ton of eating/food/cooking conversations that have have got me thinking. I’m a physician and while at work the other day, my college-aged scribes had been asking me about easy, college approved dinner recipes (preferably with leftovers) that would not break the bank. Although I agreed to tackle that one (coming soon) I also got to thinking…how can these guys impress their dates? (We didn’t actually TALK about this part of their lives at all-and I can feel them blushing as I write this, you never know when this advice will come in handy!) Which then led me to remember how my own husband made me dinner while we were dating… which leads to Shakshuka (Whole30, Vegetarian, and How to Impress Your Date) and a few funny photos!

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Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

January 22, 2019 By Holly 2 Comments

You guys! We are so excited to bring you this week’s new recipe for Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup, not only because it’s fantastic but because it just so happens that this recipe is perfect for the new year, healthy resolutions we’ve all got going. It’s vegetarian (and easily made vegan) and can be Whole 30 compliant with a simple modification. Oh, and did we mention it’s made in the Instant Pot or the stovetop AND we made a video of the recipe just for you? Yup, we did. Read on for all of this week’s fun.…

Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese

December 25, 2018 By Lane 1 Comment

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! And happy celebrating to anyone celebrating ANYTHING this month (I’m looking at you Christmas, Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, birthdays, and on some of these dark days we’ve had lately, I think we should celebrate just getting out of bed!).

We’ve enjoyed (and endured?) Christmas music, family togetherness and over the top decorating. We’ve gifted, baked, mailed cards, and peopled all month long. I’m exhausted, how about you? I think we all need to spend December 26th relaxing with these easy Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!

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Low and Slow: How to Make Caramelized Onions

November 13, 2018 By Lane 13 Comments

This post is actually a preview of some up and coming posts which will use these Caramelized Onions. Confused? Don’t worry, it will all become clear very soon. But while you are waiting, we’re going to teach you How to Make Caramelized Onions, so you can stock your own freezer. Get excited-we are going to put these sweet and savory onions to good use in the upcoming weeks. Read on to get detailed instructions on how to make a batch of your own. Plus a pro tip which shows I have NO shame. I will do anything to make your kitchen experience just a little bit more comfortable!

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Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes and Crispy Mushrooms

October 23, 2018 By Lane Leave a Comment

Traveling through Italy this past month made me think hard about the foods I want to be eating. The Italians were so amazing at taking seasonal, local foods and making them a meal. Their food has a simplicity that is often lacking in our culture. Polenta was a food that was on a lot of Italian menus and I happen to love it. As soon as I got home, I started working on my new favorite fall comfort food, which I have been eating on repeat. Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes and Crispy Mushrooms.

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Easy Garden Vegetable Soup

September 11, 2018 By Lane 52 Comments

School has begun and the weather is getting cooler (well, here in Minneapolis anyway). ‘Tis the time to bring out my Garden Vegetable Soup! This pot of comfort is perfect for the chilly nights ahead (and it’s healthy!)…

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the printable recipe!

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