Creamy Mushroom Soup

By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ With chilly December weather and a coating of snow on the ground in, it is definitely prime soup season. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I enjoyed creamy mushroom soup at a few different local restaurants on occasion. Missing this soup, I was inspired to create my own recipe at home…

Savory Lentil, Carrot and Kale Pie

Pie for dinner is always a good idea (trust me!). Sometimes, you just need pie for dinner! And I feel like savory pies don’t get as much attention as the typical dessert pies. But, I assure you they are just as delicious (if not more so!). Another great part of this pie is you have…

Carrot, Hakurei Turnip and Ginger Bisque

A hearty winter soup with a spicy bite to it! I love a warm, filling soup as the months get chillier. Especially ones that are creamy and bisque like in consistency. I had a lot of delicious Taproot Farm organic carrots and hakurei turnips stored in my refrigerator, so I was inspired to create this…

Kale and Celeriac Stovetop Shakshouka

A brunch masterpiece that’s perfect for your weekend feasting needs! Traditional shakshouka is a dish of eggs poached in a sauce of crushed tomatoes, chili peppers and garlic. Common spices in this dish include cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and nutmeg. The dish has roots a number of places, first thought to exist in the Mediterranean and…

Gnocchi, Tatsoi & Butternut Squash Dish

All the flavors of fall wrapped up into one simple and satisfying dish. I love how simple pasta dishes have the ability to be easily “dressed up” for any season you’re in. It’s a great way to incorporate new, seasonal flavors with an old, true favorite. This dish was inspired by all things fall –…

Giant Sweet Potato Latke & Wasabi Sour Cream

One giant sweet potato latke – what dreams are made of! I can’t believe the Taproot Farm Winter CSA Season has officially kicked off! That means all the warm, savory, and filling dishes are coming your way in upcoming weeks. I can’t think of a better way to kick off this new (chillier) season than with a large…