Autumn is close at hand, and that means apples are in season. My local market has beautiful seasonal apples, and I love to include them in savory dishes – including this fragrant meatloaf. This twist on classic meatloaf flavors a 1/2 and 1/2 combination of turkey and pork with sweet apple, fresh sage, and onion….
Category: Main dish
Smoky Black-eyed Peas
The beautiful black-eyed pea has a natural affinity to smoky flavors, and so pairs well with a favorite spice of mine — smoked paprika. Adding the rich sweetness of super ripe late summer tomatoes and diced red bell pepper rounds out the earthy flavor of the black-eyed peas. This is a satisfying vegan main dish,…
Quinoa and Red Chard Saute
Here’s a quick main dish that uses the sweet/savory beautiful beet cousin, Red Chard. This sauteing green is a nutrition dynamo and pairs well with nutty quinoa and warm spices. I added some carrot and sweet potato to add a bit of extra mellow sweetness and body to this filling dish. This dish comes together…
Red Lentil Patties
I am a fan of lentils — they are so tasty, inexpensive, and nutritious. These tiny bright orange lentils are referred to as Red lentils, and are a favorite in dal and in patties because of how completely they break down and add texture to dishes. These savory, spiced patties start with thick lentil paste,…
Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad
Plump shrimp combine with smooth avocado and a classic caesar dressing for a one dish meal that combines strong nutrition with fabulous flavor. The dressing recipe goes together in a minute, and uses anchovy paste for an umami boost. One tip for pretty salads is to dress the greens separately from the other ingredients. Then,…
Chicken, Potatoes & Carrots – One Pan Meal
This One Pan Meal takes little prep time, and in 45 minutes bakes together in the oven, the juices from the chicken flavoring the potatoes. In less than an hour from start to finish, you have a full meal ready to go, and tasty leftovers if you double up on ingredients. Getting it to all…