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 ...
Tag: eat local
Watermelon Basil Wine Slushie >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Wine slushies will always "scream" summer for me. I've had them at a handful of wineries, but at times I feel the "fruit base" is actually a lot of artificial flavors and colors but not ...
Overnight Crunchy Pickled Peppers >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Quick pickling has easily become one of my new favorite ways to prepare crunchy, flavorful vegetables to add to sandwiches, salads, pasta, egg scrambles - you name it! A lot of quick pickling methods use ...
Basil, Peach and Goat Cheese Toast >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Simple summer recipes are incredibly enjoyable. Especially on hot July days, when it's somewhat unimaginable to have to turn on a stove for any sustained period of time. Local peach season is one of my ...
Creamy Beet and Basil Risotto >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Risotto is a traditional Northern Italian rice dish. You have likely experienced its deliciousness in Italian restaurants or have made the dish at home for a special meal. When I crave "comfort foods", risotto is ...
Tempura Fried, Triple Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ In my opinion, squash blossoms are a must-try in the world of edible flowers. The beautiful blossoms are delicate and delicious, and can be eaten raw or cooked. I grew up most of my life not ...
Baked Strawberry, Rhubarb and Parsley Crisp >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Strawberries and rhubarb, a classic early summer combination. Growing up, I would always have strawberry rhubarb pie this time of year (paired with ice cream of course!). There wasn't a farm stand in Lancaster County ...
Spicy Kale, Bacon and Asiago Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” >
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 ...
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 ...
Apple and Fennel Salad >
This salad serves as almost a "bridge" between the Summer and Winter worlds - apples, greens and fennel tied together with some crunchy walnut and pumpkin seed toppings. Very simple and nourishing, this salad is an easy go-to for a ...
Thai Basil, Cantaloupe & Cucumber Salad >
Looking for an innovative way to spice up your cantaloupe? Look no further than this recipe! A simple and refreshing way to use fruits, vegetables and herbs, you pack a lot of flavor into a simple dish with very few ingredients. Definitely a "change-up" from the traditional fruit salad or house salad and a way to refresh during these hot August days. I hope you all enjoy - happy cooking and creating! 🙂
Oven Roasted Garlic Scape Hummus >
Still have some garlic scapes tucked away in your refrigerator? They make a delicious incorporation into homemade hummus - check out the recipe below! I finally pulled out the organic Taproot Farm garlic scapes I had tucked away in my refrigerator. I ...