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    Homemade curly fries

    May 26, 2023 - By 

    Fresh homemade curly fries on a week day night just hit different am I right?! I harvested these potatoes from the garden and really wanted to use them in a creative way and these curly fries did not disappoint! Guys go find that spiralizer that you have tucked away in a drawer from when you were trying to eat low carb, or is that just me? Any who- carbs are life so today we are making these delectable crispy, golden to perfection curly fries right at home. Topped with a little parmesan and parsley- craving some right about now! Dip-…

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    Chiles rellenos (stuffed poblano peppers)

    May 3, 2023 - By 

    Chiles rellenos is the one comfort food I can eat anytime of year! Let’s face it, anything that is stuffed with cheese has a lot going for it! BUT pair it with California grown poblano peppers that are slow roasted to perfection, it’s an exquisite duo! California is the leading agricultural state in the nation. California farmers are responsible for half the nation’s peppers. Pepper season is kicking into high gear in the next few weeks and there’s so much to get excited for! I’ll be eating my weight in fresh salsa and chips, jalapeno margaritas anyone? Pepper season runs…

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    Savory cauliflower steaks

    April 30, 2023 - By 

    The savory cauliflower steak recipe you didn’t know you needed. This recipe is so easy but bursting with flavors, can we have a minute for the GLOW-UP cauliflower has had in recent years though! From “pizza crusts” to “mash potatoes” it’s become one of the favorite low carb options for many dishes. The uses for this mild vegetable are honestly endless and delicious! One of the reasons it’s so versatile is it takes on the flavor you dress it up with. In this simple recipe we will be using a variety of chili powders, garlic, olive oil, and spices to…

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    Sweet and spicy snap pea recipe

    April 24, 2023 - By 

    When harvesting anything from the garden I really like to honor the fresh ingredients and use them in a way that highlights their flavor. This simple recipe does just that, it has been on repeat around here! This would be a perfect side dish to pair up with your choice of protein or to whip up when you want a quick lunch. I have been obsessed with tofu lately and it pairs up perfectly well with this sweet and spicy snap pea recipe! My family and I look forward to snacking on snap peas all year long! The garden is…

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    Making Roselle Hibiscus Jam

    December 30, 2022 - By 

    Making roselle hibiscus jam from my homegrown roselle plant had to be one of the highlights this growing season! I was so excited to make this jam and it blew my mind! It’s sweet, yet tart it packs a delicious almost berry punch! What makes this even better is the thickening agent comes from boiling the seed pods, which release pectin! Nature is absolutely beautiful.  How cool is it, that with just 3 ingredient you can have homemade jam! Full of antioxidants and deliciousness. I have a detailed post if you want to learn how to grow your own roselle hibiscus plant,…

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    Healthy Pumpkin Bites

    September 29, 2021 - By 

    Let’s learn how to bake these flavorful and healthy pumpkin bites! Baking these healthy pumpkin bites is easier than you think! It fills your home with one the signature scents of fall…pumpkin spice! Is anyone craving all the fall flavors like I am? I am ready for everything pumpkin and cooler weather! I grew up eating homegrown pumpkin coated in brown sugar and bathed in warm milk. My grandfather would grow them and my grandmother would cook it up and it always tastes the same, I loved it! To this day baking anything pumpkin reminds me of my childhood. The…