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Quinoa and Pepper Medley Casserole

Quinoa and Pepper Medley Casserole

Let me tell you about this flavor-packed vegetarian masterpiece that's become my secret weapon for Meatless Mondays! As someone who used to think "spicy" meant a dash of black pepper,  …
Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake

Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake

Let me tell you about this game-changing Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake that's become my go-to for impressive yet easy dinners! As someone who spent years avoiding quinoa (confession: I was  …
Beans, Glorious Beans!

Beans, Glorious Beans!

If meatloaf really does start in the soil—as my father insisted—then beans are the foundation. They bring the hearty texture, rich flavor, and plant-based protein that make a veggie  …
Growing Meatloaf

Growing Meatloaf

How to Plant a Meatloaf (According to Dad) One sunny April morning, I caught my father kneeling in the bean row with a packet of seeds in one hand and a  …
Soil pH and Mineral Balance

Soil pH and Mineral Balance

If soil is the body of the garden, then pH is its heartbeat. Too acidic, and certain nutrients are locked away. Too alkaline, and others wash through unused. Striking the  …
Summer: Feeding the Feast

Summer: Feeding the Feast

By summer, the garden is in full swing. Tomatoes sprawl across their cages, peppers swell on the stem, beans climb skyward, and zucchini plot to overwhelm you. It’s a season  …
Vegetables: Feeding the Family

Vegetables: Feeding the Family

If herbs are the seasoning, vegetables are the meal. They’re the backbone of the food garden—the peas in spring, the tomatoes in summer, the kale in fall, and the carrots  …