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 ...
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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 ...
Crispy Kale, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quesadillas >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Weeks fly by, and I always find having some quick and easy dinner recipes on hand makes a huge difference. Especially ones that can be packed with fresh vegetables! For a simple dish that's quick ...
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 ...
Roasted Root Vegetable Ratatouille >
A root vegetable "twist" on a traditional ratatouille recipe. The first time I saw traditional ratatouille was as a cartoon in (you guessed it) the Disney movie "Ratatouille". The dish always looked so beautiful with its sliced colorful vegetables perfectly ...
One Pan Butternut Squash Breakfast >
It's that time of year again for butternut squash EVERYTHING! Admittedly, I was entirely giddy when I opened up my CSA share the other week and found a beautiful Butternut Squash from Taproot Farm. I absolutely love Fall varieties of squashes, ...
Quick and Crispy Lacinato Kale Chips >
A "healthier" change-up from standard potato chips and bakes in under 10 minutes! Kale chips have become increasingly popular over the past number of years. Admittedly, I have tried more kale chips I've disliked than ones I've actually enjoyed haha! Especially because ...
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 ...
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! 🙂