There are few things better than mashed potatoes in life, but sometimes I’m in the mood for something lighter. While I’m usually not a fan of lighter cauliflower substitutes for actual carbs (cauliflower rice – …
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Recipe: Mashed Cauliflower
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Recipe: Cranberry Orange Relish
Welcome to my Mom’s classic Cranberry Orange Relish, the recipe that graces our family’s holiday table at Thanksgiving every year, and a recipe that has shockingly not made it to the blog until just now …
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Recipe: Pumpkin, Beef, and Bean Chili
September is honestly one of my favorite months of the year in terms of produce (and weather!). The markets are still loaded with end-of-season tomatoes and other summer goodies, while the first few fall and …
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Recipe: Corn Butter
I saw this recipe on Instagram, and immediately went home to make it. Conveniently, I had corn, butter, and salt ready for action – and that’s all the ingredients I needed to get me to …
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Recipe: Roasted Cabbage with Spicy Basil Dressing
I whipped up this recipe for a quick lunch today, having bought a purple cabbage that was languishing in my fridge that I finally roasted up for meal prep. I felt like the roasted cabbage …
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Recipe: Bok Choy and Tofu Soup
We’ve been having a big season for greens in our garden this winter, and they have all been loving the rain that California has been getting this year. We always grow bok choy in our …
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Recipe: Skillet Apples
Chris and I bought a bag of apples at the Farmer’s Market over the weekend, we couldn’t resist the price ($3 for a big bunch of seconds!). We’re both apple fiends, so I was sad …
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Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin with Preserved Lemon and Basil Dressing
Well friends, it’s officially my favorite time of year – deep fall, the calm before the storm of the holiday season. Pumpkins and persimmons abound at the farmer’s market, greens taking off in the winter …
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Recipe: Roasted Eggplant with Olives and Peppers
Before we get to this recipe, I want to share a story about my eggplant plant. I’ve had this plant now for at least three years, living in its little red pot outside my door, …
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Recipe: Lemon Herb Marinated Chicken Breast
I cooked up this dish over the weekend, and it was a huge hit in my house. While I know that marinating chicken is certainly not a new concept, it is new to me because …
Claire Aucella 