Our Thai Stir-Fried Greens and Turkey recipe is part of our Eat Local Series, featuring ingredients from Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin growers and farmers markets. This past week’s haul from Rockford’s North End City Market (more info following recipe) included stir fry greens from Owls Roost Farm, Thai basil from Juda Springs Farm, green […]
We call this grain-free and paleo-compliant granola recipe “Forever Pumpkin Trail Mix” because it’s a slow and low baking situation that takes a few hours. We assure you, it’s worth the wait. Forever Pumpkin Trail Mix will make your house smell incredible on a cool fall day and it yields a whopping five cups to […]
Gazpacho is the most interesting dish you’ve heard of but have never tried due to your ambivalence about “cold soup”. We contend that it is absolutely delicious when made with quality ingredients. We like to prepare a base mixture two different ways in what we have ingeniously dubbed Two-way Gazpacho. One is creamy and smooth […]
We have a very large food processor, with very large blades, of which we are very much afraid. The only thing worse than unpacking that monster is cleaning it. Fortunately, you can make cauliflower rice in seconds with a good old-fashioned potato masher. No fancy gadgets required, and we like the roughly mashed texture even […]
Know what’s better than chocolate? Double chocolate. That’s why we put our heads together and finally perfected a melt in your mouth Double Chocolate Pound Cake. There is zero oil or butter in this cake, people. Coconut milk makes the cake rich and silky and our secret weapon to replace all that fat is unsweetened […]
A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and a whole lot of flavor. Our Sweet Asian Garlic Chicken is tender and juicy, from the oven or grill. Great for meal prep and freezer meals, so you can plan now for easy weeknight dinners later. Serve with steamed or roasted vegetables, or over cauliflower rice. […]
If you’ve reached your keto bacon quota and are looking for a quick meal that’s both satisfying and delicious, we’ve got the bowl for you. On the table in half an hour, this deconstructed gourmet burger has a bit of everything. Our Smoky Keto Cheeseburger Bowls start with giving ground turkey a deep and smoky […]
Lighten up this summer and win over the most stubborn of carnivores with Roasted Portobello Steak and Onions. We made ours with farm fresh portobello mushrooms from River Valley Ranch & Kitchens and red onions from Twin Gardens, both at the Schaumburg Farmers Market. Oven roasting these marinated mushroom caps tenderizes while bringing out the […]
We love making pinto beans in our Instant Pot and have similar no-soak recipe, but sometimes we like to take the extra step of soaking beans to make them more digestible. They’re just as delicious, nutritious, and cheap, with the added step of soaking overnight. This recipe seasons the beans without salt and results in […]
Our delicious Vegan Maple Walnut Cashew Cream Cheese Spread takes just minutes to make. It’s sugar-free, gluten-free, keto and paleo compliant, and doubles as a healthy fruit dip. Looking for a savory option? We’ve got that, too. Print clock icon cutlery icon flag icon folder icon instagram icon pinterest icon facebook icon print icon squares […]
Our love affair with roasted vegetables is well-documented, and carrots are no exception. Combining carrots and parsnips adds another layer of flavor and texture for a side the pairs well with just about any meal and will be enjoyed by all. We’re sure these Thyme Roasted Carrots and Parsnips will be a hit in your […]
What can you do with a bag full of market fresh baby turnips? A lot, and we can’t seem to get enough, so we’re turning a bunch from Eight Acre Produce into Roasted Baby Turnip Dippers with a lemon yogurt dipping sauce that also goes well with asparagus, chicken, and even chips. Check out the […]
Scraping the bottom of the barrel as payday approaches? No problem. You can make a delicious and filling vegetable soup with the vegetables you’ve been meaning to eat…but forgot all about. Put them to good use. Mix it up and use what you’ve got lying around. Don’t toss those scraps! Did you know that you can […]
