Vegetarian Lentil Taco Soup
Baby, it’s cold outside! Or at least it is here in Minnesota. There is definitely that ‘winter-is-coming’ chill in the air. And this is just the start. Wind chills will eventually plummet to -50...
View ArticleGinger Sesame Butternut Squash, Brussel Sprouts and Black Rice
I just know many of you are in the thick of planning your Thanksgiving menus, and I’ve got a side dish that would look absolutely grand on your table. I’m one of those who think the Thanksgiving meal...
View ArticleSeafood Paella
I’ve been wanting to share this amazing recipe with you for awhile now, and since Valentine’s Day is approaching I figure it’s finally time. I’m not sure why, but to me this is a romantic dish....
View ArticleHearty Soup of Beef Roast, Root Vegetables, and Warm Spices
I’ve mentioned my rural roots here in previous posts, but for those of you that are new to Relishing It, I grew up on a small dairy farm in western North Dakota. And I still get terribly homesick...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon and Thyme Roasted Chicken
Today’s recipe is one that looks impressive and tastes incredible, yet comes together with little effort. Roasted chicken is another fine example of how good food does not have to be complicated....
View ArticleHomemade Spaghetti Sauce with Mushrooms and Garlic
I’ve mentioned here before that my husband and I were high school sweethearts. We’ve been together for many years, and if there is one dish that describes “us”, it is this spaghetti sauce. We’ve...
View ArticleHealthy Asian Peanut Slaw
I love a good slaw. Basically, I love any salad that is made from cabbage and crunchy vegetables. Sure, once summer rolls around I’ll be thrilled to dig into a plate of delicate, tender greens....
View ArticleCurry-Scented Cauliflower with Golden Raisins
We joined a CSA recently! For a vegetable-obsessed girl like me, this is big news. So much so that I want to tell everyone I interact with…but that would be a bit weird, so I’ll just tell you. I’m...
View ArticleQuinoa Bake with Broccoli and Chickpeas
When I’m developing a new recipe for a meal there are two criteria that generally need to be met. First, the recipe has to be mostly healthy. Since I’m the main person that pumps food into my...
View ArticleLemony Artichoke Chicken Salad with Carrots
As usual around this time of year, I find myself in a bit of a food rut. It feels like we should be eating local fresh asparagus and ripe sweet strawberries, but our finicky Minnesota climate just...
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