Lunch

Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Stuffed Acorn Squash

These stuffed acorn squash were so much more filling than we expected! You could definitely serve this as lunch alongside some minestrone soup and be completely stuffed and satisfied. We originally made these as a side dish to salmon and green beans. It’s a quick dish to put together. You simply have […]

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

D’Anjou Pear and Apple Sauce

Are you looking for a recipe that’s simple to prepare, delicious, and versatile? Then this apple pear sauce is exactly what you’re looking for. Taking only 1 hour (from prep to finish), this sauce stands well alone as a snack or is also the perfect accompaniment to your main dish. […]

Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This creamy vegan soup is the perfect early fall treat. The flavors of the apples and butternut squash pair together perfectly and the end result is a super thick and velvety soup. From start to finish, it only took 1 hour and 30 minutes to make, not including the cooling […]

Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Mixed Greens and Pepitas Salad

Looking for the perfect crossover to fall salad? Look no further than this new recipe which starts with a base of fresh and crisp mixed greens and lots of delicious toppings like grapes, walnuts, and sprouts. The base of this recipe comes from a very good friend of ours who […]

Dinner, Lunch

Pappardelle with Shrimp, Baby Zucchini, and Candyland Tomatoes

Summer is winding down but we’re still taking full advantage of our summer crops here in Connecticut. Tomatoes and zucchini are in abundance. A trip to one of our local farmer’s markets led us to discover a variety of tomato we’ve never seen before; the Candyland tomato. It’s tiny, smaller […]

Lunch, Side Dish

4 Herbed Lemon and Tuna Pasta Salad

This cold pasta salad is perfect for a light summer lunch or brunch. We have an herb garden that provides us with fresh herbs all season long. So we took full advantage of our fresh herbs to create this fragrant and flavorful dish. Keep in mind that freshly picked herbs […]

Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Mini-Series: 3 Summer Bread Boards – (#3)

This artisanal round European style Italian bread sets the stage for our third and final bread board of this series. What better way to complement this hearth style bread than with a variety of Italian meats and cheeses. We love to start with a slice of this delicious crusty yet […]

Dinner, Lunch

Toasted Coconut Shrimp with Rice Noodles

Here’s another fresh seafood and Thai recipe that combines some of our favorite flavors and foods- sweet chili sauce, coconut, and shrimp. In the summer, we love cooking with shrimp! It’s low in calories, quick to cook, and it’s incredibly versatile. While there are many steps to this recipe, you […]

Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 5 Avocado Salad with Lemon Glazed Shrimp

Our last post of this mini-series is an avocado salad with lemon glazed shrimp which sounds just as amazing as it tasted! Protein from the shrimp and beans, sweetness from the roasted corn and the vibrant fresh cilantro all contribute to the incredible flavors of this fresh salad. When chopping […]