When you want pasta, bacon AND to eat more vegetables, this recipe does the trick! I love creating new versions of spaghetti squash “pastas”! If you’ve been following my blog, you may have seen the recipes I’ve had for Vegan Pad Thai, Fresh Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Spaghetti Squash “Pasta”, and Watermelon Radish, Shishito Pepper…
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Apple and Fennel Salad
The perfect crunchy, nutritious, and filling treat as the weather starts to cool down. I can’t believe this is my final recipe of the Taproot Farm Summer CSA season. For those of you who have followed along, made my recipes, and shared feedback, thank you so much! I am greatly looking forward to the next 7…
Pan Fried Pumpkin, Sage and Cheese Squash Blossoms
Tying in the last of the summer squash blossoms with some fun fall flavors! One of my very first Taproot Farm CSA shares of the summer had beautiful squash blossoms. They were so delicious, and as I was strolling through the West Reading Farmer’s Market the other weekend I spotted one sole bag and had to snatch…
Filling and Delicious Vegetarian Burrito Boat: Large Zucchini Boat Stuffed with Refried Beans and Topped with Melted Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Shishito Peppers and Pickled Jalapeños, Paired with Greek Yogurt, Taco Sauce, Black Pepper and Fresh Parsley
I am currently in summer squash overload with my garden at home and the zucchini are HUGE! I have seen various zucchini boats popping up all over social media the past few years, so I was inspired to find a way to craft up my own version. I came up with this easy and delicious…
Healthy Open-Faced Spicy Chickpea Salad Sandwich: Toasted Seed Bread, Topped with Mixed Greens and Chickpeas Tossed in a Spicy Vegan Mayo, Garnished with Red Beet Horseradish, Microgreens, Chili Flakes, Capers and Black Pepper
Stuck on what to make for lunch tomorrow? Want to “spice things up a bit”?! Then you may want to try my new sandwich creation – an open-faced spicy chickpea salad sandwich! It’s super simple, quick to make, and also very filling! I’ve always been a huge fan of chickpeas – there’s so many things you…
Healthy Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal: A Blend of Steel-Cut Oats, Whole Milk, Shredded Carrots, Raisins, Walnuts, Honey, Coconut Sugar and Vanilla Extract, Topped with a Sweet Cream Cheese Glaze
Easter…bunnies…carrot cake? It kind of all goes together! This healthy baked carrot cake oatmeal will definitely hit the spot any time of the year – especially if you are a carrot cake lover like me. Although I would LOVE to have cake for breakfast every day, this is a pretty terrific alternative! I researched some…
Spirulina Shamrock Shake: Only 10 Ingredients, Packed with Nutrients, Vitamins and Pure Ingredients Including Milk, Spinach, Yogurt, Banana, Honey and Spirulina Powder
I’m sure many of you have seen the ads, articles, etc. saying that a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake has 54 ingredients, 73 grams of sugar and 530 calories….a serving. Which is kind of insane, if you ask me. I had a Shamrock Shake once in college (mostly because a friend was shocked I never had one…
Quick and Easy Irish Soda Bread Rolls: Whole Wheat, Lightly Sweetened, Stuffed with Raisins, Brushed with Butter, and Baked to Soft and Chewy Perfection
Irish soda bread is definitely something I have come across before – in restaurants, pubs, etc. So, when I was thinking of things to bake for St. Patrick’s Day, I immediately knew I wanted to make my own version of Irish soda bread. There was so many options – from ones baked in cake pans…
Baked Irish Breakfast Oatmeal: Steel-Cut Oats, Whole Milk, Apple Sauce, Honeycrisp Apple Pieces, Honey, Cinnamon and Vanilla, With a Crisp Coconut Sugar and Granola Top
St. Patrick’s day is right around the corner! One of my favorite parts about celebrating any holiday is the food – especially ones with a unique cultural heritage. I am (supposedly) 1/4 Irish, so I figured now is a good time to learn more about and embrace my heritage. Additionally, I have a trip to…
Protein-Packed “Greek Yogurt” Styled Carbonara: Soybean Noodles, Ground Chicken, Kale and Peas, all in a Creamy and Cheesy Greek Yogurt Sauce
I am not a huge pasta fan, but every once in awhile I get a craving for a good pasta. However (nutritionally), a pasta meal doesn’t always make the cut for me. Over the past few years, I have read a number of ways you can “make pasta healthier”. Typically, I do this by not…