By Alysha Melnyk This soup is simple, dairy free, and contains minimal ingredients. This is one of my quick go-to recipes any time I roast kabocha, butternut, and acorn squash. The simple trick: use a blender and blend the roasted ...
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How to Toast Squash Seeds >
By Alysha Melnyk I used to always discard the seeds when I made squash, but in recent years I have saved the seeds and toasted them for future snacks, salads, and toast toppings. Toasting squash seeds is super simple, and ...
How to Roast Squash >
By Alysha Melnyk I love squash, but cooking squash used to to be a huge struggle for me because I felt like the act of cutting the squash in half for roasting was too much of an effort (and honestly ...
Carrot Salad with Golden Raisins and Tahini >
By Alysha Melnyk Carrot salads are a popular dish at potlucks, BBQs, and family gatherings. I have tasted versions with pineapple added, cream based dressings, and vinaigrette dressings. This salad is a simpler, lighter version with only five ingredients. I ...
French Shallot and Herb Vinaigrette >
By Alysha Melnyk A classic, easy recipe that is perfect for dipping vegetables in or drizzling on salad. I first became familiarized with French vinaigrette after my brother made it for a salad upon returning home from being abroad in ...
Homebrewed Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea >
By Alysha Melnyk Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is an ayurvedic herb that is apoptogenic and makes a delicious herby and sweet tea that can be enjoyed warm or iced. Tulsi tea is claimed to help the body withstand ...
Braised Curly Kale >
By Alysha Melnyk Braising is one of my favorite ways to prepare kale. It's quick and easy if you want to enjoy cooked kale as a side dish or main part of any meal. Also a great way to cook ...
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas >
By Alysha Melnyk Sugar snap peas are a cross between snow peas and garden peas. The entire sugar pea pod can be enjoyed either raw (great paired with hummus or another favorite dip) or slightly cooked to preserve the sweet ...
Pan Blistered Garlic Scape Bits >
By Alysha Melnyk Authors Notes Garlic scapes are the trimmed stalks that grow from hardneck garlic bulbs. If left unharvested, these stems will eventually flower. Garlic scapes are harvested from the hardneck garlic bulb to encourage larger bulb growth. Enjoyed ...
Simple Boiled Beets >
By Alysha Melnyk Authors Notes Beets can be prepared a number of different ways, including steaming, roasting, and boiling (featured in this recipe). You can also enjoy beets raw by peeling off the hard outer skin and grating into salad. ...
Oven Roasted Flowering Cauliflower >
By Alysha Melnyk Authors Notes Flowering cauliflower (also known as Fioretto which means "little flower" in Italian) is a hybrid cross between cauliflower and broccoli. It has long, tender stems with small florets (almost making it look like an edible ...
Arugula with Chickpeas, Tahini, and Parsley >
By Alysha Melnyk Authors Notes In Pennsylvania, arugula is in season in the Spring & Fall. Arugula's flavor profile is typically described as being peppery, spicy, or bitter. Arugula tends to be a relatively tender green and is best enjoyed ...
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