Spiced Acorn Squash roasted until tender, glazed with sweet agave, smoked paprika, chipotle and finished with toasted pecans. An elegant and super easy side dish that is perfect for your holiday table. The agave drizzle with the butter and warm spices create that earthy fall flavor. I really love how the acorn squash looks when it’s cut into these cute half moon shapes. It’s a real eye catcher on the table. All you need is one acorn squash and few pantry items for this recipe. If you are looking to serve a crowd, just double the recipe. It’s probably the easiest dish you’ll make for your holiday party. Ingredients in…
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Farro, Brussels Sprouts and Pecan Salad lightly fried with thinly sliced shallot, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze. A filling vegetarian dish served alone as a meal or add a protein like in our Halibut with Farro Salad. It’s one of those really satisfying dishes that covers all aspects of flavor, from crunchy toasted pecans to pungent grated parmesan and sweet balsamic glaze. Stir fried together with shallot, garlic and brussels sprouts for a twist on the classic fried rice. Farro is an ancient grain that combines three different types of wheat for a nutty taste with a bite. It’s perfect for bringing to your family pot luck or gathering because…
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Fall Salad with Pecans, Yams and Cotija celebrates the earthiness of roasted garnet yams, toasted pecans, crumbled Cotija cheese and greens. This time of year is all about throwing a tray of vegetables in the oven and roasting until the edges are perfectly caramelized. A little salt and pepper, a drizzle of olive oil and you have big flavor. Throw in some toasted pecans for the crunch factor and a little crumbled Cotija cheese. All the necessities to make a well rounded salad. Garnet yams have that beautiful fall color and add a little sweetness to your salad game. Garnet yam? I know, I know, everything is a sweet potato,…
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Roasted Beet Salad combines slices of roasted red and yellow beets with goat cheese, greens and toasted pecans in a shallot vinaigrette. Hearty enough for a light meal and perfect as a side dish to grilled chicken or steak. This salad showcases the bounty of the farmer’s market. The beets used in this salad are from Grandview Family Farm who sells their local produce at the Arlington Farmer’s Market in Arlington, WA. The beets are cut in rounds and roasted in olive oil, salt and pepper to really accentuate their earthy flavor. If you have an air fryer, this is an excellent way to roast the beets. I have the…
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Farmer’s Fried Goat Cheese Salad with fresh, seasonal greens, cucumber, radish and garden peas and a shallot Dijon vinaigrette. Whether you have your own vegetable garden or frequent the local Farmer’s Market, you can create a beautiful salad from your bounty of produce. During these hot and unusually muggy days of summer, we look towards quick, fresh dinner ideas. This salad takes all those seasonal veggies and layers them into a beautiful summer salad. It is so pretty that it almost doubles as a table centerpiece with beautiful scalloped edged butter lettuce and lacy arugula. Halved pea pods, thinly sliced radish and cucumber add a whimsical and artsy touch. And…
