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September 18, 2023

Happy Pub Day to Every Season is Soup Season + Life Lately (new baby, New Book)

The day has finally come! Every Season is Soup Season is officially out in the wild! The book was a labor of love that took over 2 years to complete and I am so excited you all can now get your hands on it!

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Published on September 18, 2023 22:55

April 26, 2023

ANNOUNCING MY NEWEST COOKBOOK: EVERY SEASON IS SOUP SEASON!

My newest cookbook, Every Season is Cookbook Season, is finally available for pre-order!

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Published on April 26, 2023 09:45

October 10, 2022

BBQ Cauliflower Chopped Salad

This BBQ Cauliflower Chopped Salad is a deliciously filling vegetarian salad inspired by a similar recipe in Gaby Dalkin’s newest cookbook, Take It Easy (please note this book was gifted to me but all opinions are my own). With cooler weather approaching, I’ve found myself gravitating towards spending more and more time back in the […]

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Published on October 10, 2022 15:22

February 14, 2022

Chocolate Rosemary Snack Cake with Mascarpone Whip & Roasted Strawberries

This Chocolate Rosemary Snack Cake is a quick and easy winter dessert perfect for when you are craving something sweet with minimal effort. Happy Valentine’s Day! We’ve never been ones to go all out for this holiday and, even before the pandemic, usually would avoid the crowds by staying at home and cooking together. If […]

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Published on February 14, 2022 05:44

January 18, 2022

Caramelized Leek Veggie Dip

Make this Caramelized Leek Yogurt Veggie Dip on Sunday afternoon to enjoy all week long with veggies for a satisfying and flavorful snack! Hiii – happy New Year! Are you at all surprised that my first recipe of the year is a dip recipe? I tend to find most people ask about dip recipes when […]

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Published on January 18, 2022 05:01

December 10, 2021

Buttered Rum Pie Cream Pie

This Buttered Rum Ice Cream Pie is the perfect holiday treat to serve to friends and family! Think of it as a big ice cream sundae in the shape of a festive pie! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hudsonville Ice Cream. The opinions and text are all mine. Thank you […]

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Published on December 10, 2021 10:20

November 17, 2021

Farro Salad with Butternut Squash, Radicchio, and Blue Cheese

This Farro Salad with Butternut Squash, Radicchio, and Blue Cheese is a beautiful and delicious grain salad that would be perfect for make-ahead lunches or as a side dish at your next gathering. This recipe is from America’s Test Kitchen’s newest cookbook, The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook (please note this book was gifted to […]

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Published on November 17, 2021 10:12

November 13, 2021

Butternut Squash & Leek Savory Cheesecake

This Butternut Squash & Leek Savory Cheesecake is a showstopper vegetarian main entree for holiday entertaining or dinner party hosting. It’s rich and decadent (so. much. cheese.) while feeling festive (brown butter! sage! butternut squash!) and looks like a total showstopper on your table!  As a vegetarian who isn’t necessarily a big fan of fake […]

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Published on November 13, 2021 08:56

November 2, 2021

Caramelized Carrots with Brown Butter & Ricotta

These Caramelized Carrots with Brown Butter & Ricotta is a perfect holiday or dinner party side dish that hits on several of flavors to create an irresistible dish. Deep caramelization of the carrots, a base of creamy lemon ricotta, garnished with bright dill, and an acid punch from the pickled raisins come together to create […]

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Published on November 02, 2021 10:02

October 28, 2021

10 Fall Recipes Featuring Apple

Apple Pumpkin Cornbread

It’s apple season! Whether you’ve got whole apples, apple cider, or apple butter on hand, I’ve got you covered with 10 recipes that feature our favorite fall fruit. This Goat Cheese Fritter and Apple Salad with Brown Sugar Pecans and Maple Vinaigrette is a hearty meal with enough components to make each bite interesting and […]

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Published on October 28, 2021 15:34