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 ...
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Arugula and Mushroom Sauté >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ After enjoying many glorious days of leftover mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy, I am definitely craving something lighter on the menu. This arugula and mushroom sauté with a hint of red chili flakes is just ...
Breakfast Stir Fry >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ I can't believe it's November already! This spring/summer CSA season has flown by, and I am excited to enjoy all the heartier greens and root vegetables. This stir fry is a tribute to some of ...
Oven Roasted Sprouting Cauliflower with Garlic Infused Buffalo Honey Sauce >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ The flavors of wing night, but make it meatless! This oven roasted sprouting cauliflower paired with a buffalo honey sauce infused with freshly roasted garlic will help you have the meatless Monday/vegetarian "wing night" of ...
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges with Roasted Garlic Aioli >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ When sweet potato season, cozy fall weather, and football games collide, it's time to bake up these delicious crispy sweet potato wedges paired with roasted garlic aioli! This is the perfect comforting fall food that's ...
Honeynut Winter Squash and Fennel Styled Bisque >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ The cool and chilly fall weather has me craving all types of soup! I love a good squash soup, and Taproot Farm's Honeynut Winter Squash are perfect for a sweet and flavorful soup base. This ...
Local Cheesesteak Bowl >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ This dish is a tribute to all of my Philadelphia friends and family as we kickoff a different type of 2020 football season! I've heard from many that watching football on TV and other sports ...
Creamy Collard Greens, Sweet Sausage, Pepper and Potato Soup >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ The temperatures this week have me thinking about all things cozy - sweaters, candles, hot tea, blankets...and soup! 🙂 This recipe is actually modeled after a sausage, potato, kale and onion soup my Mom makes ...
Green Lentil Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ As fall approaches and the school year kicks in, it's always nice to have a few easy recipes on hand. Although we are reaching the end of summer vegetables, this recipe is easy and flexible ...
Mediterranean Quinoa with Tomatoes and Arugula >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ I have been missing all of the unique cuisines I would have through travel or simply eating out. However, this pandemic has inspired me to bring more unique flavors and combinations into my meals at ...
Late Summer Gado-gado >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ I can't believe it is September already! The summer season has flown by. To savor the last of all the summer goodness, I made my very own version of a late summer Gado-gado salad. This ...
Simple Summer Taco Salad >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Now that we’ve hit the month of September, it feels like summer is slowly winding down. I always view Labor Day Weekend as the last summer “hurrah” filled with food and family time. There’s nothing ...