Roadside Roasted Veggies

Roadside Roasted Veggies

  Roasted veggies are one of my favorite side dishes. Roasting turns almost any vegetable into another food entirely. It makes them sweeter, more tender, and gives them a nutty, caramelized flavor that really can’t be beat.   I often roast vegetables with...
Instant Pot Pumpkin Spiced Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Pumpkin Spiced Spaghetti Squash

  After months of summer squash in just about every meal, I’m happy to move on to winter squash. Don’t get me wrong — I love zucchini in just about every way, but as the weather gets cooler, our food choices change, and right now, I’m all about winter squash....
Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad

Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad

In my family, there have been major fights started over pasta salad. It’s one food that everyone has an opinion on, and you can’t really make everyone happy. Whether it’s the type of pasta, the dressing, or other additions, there’s always something not to like. My...
Basil Mint Pesto Pasta Salad

Basil Mint Pesto Pasta Salad

  I use a lot of fresh herbs when I cook, and because they are so expensive, I’ve tried growing them over the years with not a lot of success. The one I’d like to grow lots of, but also always seems to turn out the worst, is basil. Basil has always been difficult...