I tried kabocha squash for the first time this year… I’ve been missing out. This Japanese squash tastes like a cross between a pumpkin and a sweet potato. It is so delicious roasted and blended to serve as a soup, […]
There is no better way to use up fresh tomatoes than to make a big batch of salsa for the freezer. In addition to preserving and using up your tomatoes, this salsa can be easily defrosted in case you need […]
This dish was created to use up some vegetables in my fridge. Use whatever amount of whichever vegetables or meats you’d like. I used some of my homegrown kale and the last of last season’s butternut squash (harvested 10 months […]
Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring and bland. This bowl is full of different textures, flavors, colors, and nutrients! Start with a carb base of couscous, Israeli couscous (what I use), quinoa, or rice and top with my za’atar […]
Apparently, I may be up to 50% Irish. News to me. The way this Shepherd’s Pie tastes, I could be 100% Irish. This is the perfect dish to celebrate St. Patrick’s day, excellent paired with some Irish coffee and soda […]
There are tons of different types of tomatoes… determinate, indeterminate, cherry, paste, beefsteak, dwarf, and more. Which one(s) should you grow? Determinate Tomatoes Determinate tomatoes reach a determined height and ripen all fruit quickly before dying off. If you’re looking […]
It’s that time of year again, Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Whether or not *sigh* you have anyone special to bake it for, this cake is a lot of fun to make and very easy! I start by baking […]
Comfort food doesn’t have to be bad for you. This turkey chili is full of protein, fiber, and flavor. Serve with rice, potatoes, or elbow macaroni to complete the meal. Pickled red onions bring some relief from the smokey heat. […]
Take advantage of in-season butternut squash, beetroot, citrus, and lettuce by making this delicious salad in the fall or winter! This salad is extra special, as I use homegrown lettuce and butternut squash. Given the warmer than average weather on […]
Turning leftovers into new dishes is both fun and economical. I saved both the broth, or consomé, and the meat from my most recent batch of beef birria and turned it into an Italian beef ragù! Since the beef is […]
Few things in life are better than wonton soup. And this is even better than takeout wonton soup. I made pork and vegetable wontons to go in my soup. Yes, making all of these wontons is a labor of love. […]
There’s nothing better than a full bowl of velvety butternut squash soup on a chilly fall or winter night. Butternut squash is loaded with health benefits. It is high in fiber and potassium, which can help regulate blood sugar and […]
Earlier this week, my dad’s friend generously gave us some of the tuna that he caught that afternoon. I’m usually not the biggest fish fan… until now. There is nothing better than freshly caught fish with local produce. As with […]
There is nothing better than fresh, hot apple pie. Except fresh, hot apple pie with cranberries… This is a thanksgiving favorite, and it’s the only apple pie recipe I ever use. It’s that good. To make life easier, use store […]
There is nothing better than a roast chicken on a cool, fall night. The use of homegrown herbs, orange zest and juice, and hot honey makes for one flavorful bite. Feel free to change up the seasonings and come up […]
Fire up the grill to make one of my favorite recipes of all time, Corn and Hatch Chile Enchiladas. I used corn from a local farm stand and peppers from my garden, making for an especially delicious and nutritious meal. […]
When to Plant Peas are one of the first crops planted in late winter or early spring. They’re pretty cold-hardy, even tolerating some light frosts. Here in NY zone 7, now (mid to late March or early April, depending on […]
Swiss chard is one of my favorite garden vegetables. It is largely underappreciated and underutilized, and it is very easy to grow and maintain. Chard can replace kale or spinach in just about any recipe while adding great flavor. Favorite […]
Fermentation: Basic Guide I’m always looking for new ways to use up tomatoes. I have also been getting into fermentation, fermenting everything from hot sauce to kimchi to sourdough. I thought, why not ferment some tomatoes? Fermentation creates pleasantly salty, […]
Carrots are one of the more challenging crops to grow successfully. Getting them to germinate and grow substantial roots could be difficult. However, I have significantly improved my yield with a few different tips and tricks. Why Start Seeds? Root […]
This is the first year I’ve grown tomatillos, and it will definitely not be the last. These Chupon de Malinalco tomatillos are so very productive, delicious, and versatile. This Pozole Verde is so flavorful and comforting, and it is perfect […]
This summer, I grew Scotch Bonnet peppers primarily to make Jerk Chicken. Scotch Bonnet peppers have a nice amount of heat, similar to a habanero pepper, with some sweetness. I am part Jamaican, but this Jerk recipe is not 100% […]
Few things in life are better than peak, homegrown or farmers market tomatoes in the summer. Perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving, I have a lot of fun in the kitchen with my homegrown tomatoes. Even watery grocery store […]
Fresh, colorful, nutritious, delicious… this recipe has it all. I used my own, homegrown Minuet Chinese Cabbages, Red Russian Kale, New Kuroda Carrots, Green Beauty Snow Peas, and Tangerine Gem Marigolds . Like most of my recipes, this salad is […]