Savor the Harvest with Stuffed Acorn Squash
I always look forward to the end of summer and deep into fall when my winter squash are ready for harvest. Last year my vines outdid themselves, producing a bumper …
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20 Meals to Prepare With Your Homegrown Vegetables
Whether you’re cooking for family, hosting friends or looking for something simple to whip up while enjoying a quiet evening at home, here’s a full score of meals that will …
From Garden to Greatness With 5 Easy Quinoa Recipes You’ll Make Forever
Quinoa isn't something I ever thought I'd be growing at home until the day I tried! For those of us who love to nurture our own ingredients from seed to …
These Zucchini Boats Are Quinoa Take Over Your Dinner Table
As I write down this ode to one of my new favorite recipes, I find myself wanting to add these Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Quinoa and Feta to next week's …
How to Create a Living Wall Herb Garden Inside Your Home
Every time I use fresh herbs in a recipe, I say out loud (sometimes to no one in particular), “It’s the fresh herbs that make this dish!” There’s no substitution. …
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Every year after Thanksgiving, as I survey the landscape of leftover turkey in my refrigerator, I'm reminded that sometimes the best recipes come from necessity. This turkey shepherd's pie was …
Maple Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Every year, when the maple leaves start turning and sweet potatoes appear at my local farmers' market, I find myself craving dishes that capture the essence of the season. This …
What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
One Veggie, Five Ways: Easy Asparagus Recipes for Every Mood
This year was my third year growing asparagus, which meant one exciting thing: my first-ever harvesting season! Over the past few years, my asparagus patch had reseeded itself generously, giving …
The Origin of Navy Bean Soup
On voyages aboard the USS Enterprise, nothing was more comforting for sailors than navy bean soup. …
