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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Sourdough Stuffing with Roasted Garlic is a flavorful addition to your table with smoky bacon, greens and pockets of melted Swiss cheese. This is hands down my favorite stuffing. Packed full of roasted garlic pieces, smoky bacon, sautéed leeks, greens and pockets of melted Swiss cheese. All of this goodness mixed in with fennel seasoned and toasted sourdough cubes. I could eat this for dinner once a week through winter season. It’s that good. I brought a batch to the office for lunch and let me tell you…I got so many comments on how good it smelled. Seriously, it sent everyone into lunch mode. So, when you make this at…
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Roasted Pork Loin with Apples seared for ultimate juiciness with a mustard garlic maple rub and lots of fresh herbs for extra flavor. Holiday dinner just got a lot easier, like ready in an hour easier. So you can skip the turkey this year and serve this beautiful roasted pork loin. The secret to this juicy pork is Dijon mustard plus a good slather of minced garlic and maple syrup. These ingredients help create a nice golden crust and make a really flavorful pan juice. Make sure to drizzle all of that over your sliced pork just before serving. When choosing a pork roast, make sure to get the pork…
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Halibut with Farro Salad comes together quickly with pan seared halibut and farro with brussels sprouts, pecans, parmesan and balsamic glaze. This halibut is ready in just 6 minutes and the farro salad can be made ahead of time, making for a perfect quick dinner. Fresh halibut is always best, but if you can’t find fresh, check out a couple of my favorite companies. My local favorite is You Are What You Eat Fish Company based out of Snohomish, WA. You can find them at the local farmer’s market or order online – just click the link above. Wild Alaskan Company is great for monthly subscriptions and they ship around…
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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…
