Is there anything more soul-soothing than going out into your garden to pick fresh peppers or tomatoes to wash and chop up for dinner? Garden-to-table dining is right at your fingertips when you become a food gardener and start making our easy healthy recipes.
Beyond the delicious benefits of growing your own food to make easy healthy recipes, you benefit from choosing what to grow and the unique varieties you can’t find in a grocery store, which can lift your culinary spirits. Take heirloom vegetables, for example. Even though they aren’t bred for it specifically, heirloom varieties are adaptable to their environment, meaning you can save seeds, and each year you’ll likely get healthier plants that are more resistant to disease and pests. The more you grow them, the better they get.
Even if you don’t have a lot of space to work with, you can start a kitchen garden (a smaller garden that mostly has herbs and a few choice veggies) or a container garden (great for growing indoors, on patios, and balconies). You’d be surprised how much you can grow in a small amount of square footage, especially with plants that climb.
If you love to cook easy healthy recipes, you’ll do well to plant an herb garden and even a spice garden so you can always harvest fresh herbs and spices on hand. Then, let your palate guide the rest of what you plant. Tomatoes become tomato sauces and catsups, cucumbers become pickles, lettuce becomes salads, onions and garlic go with just about everything, and a bounty of squashes will serve roasted squash all winter long!
We have lots of garden-fresh easy healthy recipes below, and we welcome you to also read our Recipes from Your Garden freebie. Enjoy!
After my foray into the fun of twice-baked cauliflower a few weeks ago, I started wondering what else I could use cauliflower for. I truly feel that this is a vegetable that I have been ignoring for way too long. Not anymore! I think we are having cauliflower in one form or another at least […]
Welcome back, fellow food enthusiasts! Today, I’m excited to share a culinary adventure inspired by my recent escapade to the French side of Saint Martin. Picture this: a charming waterfront café, a gentle Caribbean breeze, and the most exquisite Chicken Cordon Bleu that left me craving for more. During my stay, I had the pleasure […]
Ah, the humble olive tree. It stands tall, proud, and often perplexing in front yards across certain neighborhoods. Growing up in Hillsdale, just north of Sacramento, I couldn’t help but wonder why every front yard seemed to boast one of these Mediterranean marvels. Little did I know, those olive trees held more potential than just […]
I have a new vegetable love in my life…spaghetti squash. I was lamenting with some friends, about how I love pasta, but it doesn’t always love me. I need to scale back carbs and having a giant bowl of pasta doesn’t exactly fall in line with that. My friend looked at me and said, how […]
Hello fellow food enthusiasts! Today, we’re embarking on a delightful journey into the world of herbs and spices with Nick’s Southern Herb and Spice Mix. This aromatic blend is a family favorite that has graced the tables of our humble home and the bustling kitchen of our family restaurant. Join me as we explore the […]
I am always trying to find ways to eat a little healthier and incorporate more vegetables into my life. I love a good salad or some fresh roasted vegetables. Sometimes, though, I am craving something starchy and gooey like twice-baked potatoes. I have seen a lot of articles about how cauliflower can be used in […]
Growing up with a love for burgers doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the green side of life! Join me in the backyard burger revolution with these five plant-powered creations that have never moo-ved near a cow. From the Zen Zucchini Zenith Burger, with its light and refreshing combination of grated zucchini, cooked quinoa, and fresh […]
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself in a love affair with paprika—a spice that dances perfectly between mild and hot, hitting that Goldilocks zone for your taste buds. But what if I told you that the key to unlocking a whole new level of paprika pleasure lies in your very own kitchen? […]
Hey fellow party enthusiasts! As we gear up for the most anticipated football event of the year, I’ve got a game-changing play that’s sure to score big with your taste buds at your Super Bowl party. Picture this: a platter piled high with crispy, cheesy, and perfectly spicy jalapeño poppers that will have everyone cheering […]
Hey there, fellow food enthusiasts! This past weekend, I found myself on a delightful journey through the world of beans, inspired by the aromatic winter minestrone soup that Gail whipped up. As I slurped down the hearty goodness, it dawned on me – beans are not just a humble ingredient; they’re a powerhouse of protein […]
