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appetizer, summer, vegetable, vegetarian

July 3, 2017

Mexican Street Corn

Happy [almost] birthday, America! I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday weekend, spending time with loved ones, and practicing a little R&R. After some much-needed time in the woods and in the kitchen, I'm back in work mode today and bringing some Mexican Street Corn your way! There has been a lingering chance of rain and thunderstorms in the STL area this 4th, so the backup plan to burgers and grilling in this house is carnitas and street corn. Not a very American menu, but a super delicious one nonetheless. On this holiday celebrating freedom, le[...]

appetizer, main dish, meal prep, pasta, salad, side, summer, vegetable, vegetarian

May 29, 2017

Greek-ed Out Couscous Salad

This grain salad was exactly what was needed after a steamy couple of weeks in the Midwest. It's hearty enough to be filling but tastes light and cool on a hot day. Grain salads tend to make great dishes for advance preparation; they can typically be served cold, warm, or room temperature, they last several days in the fridge, and they only get tastier as they sit and their flavors meld together. So many thumbs up. This dish will be even better if you can find a really good feta. I stumbled across the most delicious Greek feta when[...]

appetizer, meal prep, side, summer, vegetarian

April 17, 2017

Sweet Broccoli Salad

Who doesn't love a good broccoli salad? This potluck favorite has been revamped a bit with a yogurt-based dressing while maintaining the things you love about it. Crisp raw broccoli, creamy dressing, soft cashews, sweet raisins, and zesty onions marry together wonderfully to create a dish worth sharing. Learn to love the brassicas! Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are packed with nutrients like vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, and fiber. To retain as many nutrients as possible, use gentle cooking methods like steaming, and eat them raw, like in broccoli[...]

appetizer, meal prep, salad, side, vegetarian, winter

January 23, 2017

Winter Rainbow Slaw with Blood Orange Dressing

When you think of winter vegetables, what comes to mind? Potatoes, squash, carrots... more potatoes? That certainly doesn't sound as inspiring as the vast array of fruits and veggies available in the summer. But believe it or not, there's more out there! My goal in creating this recipe was to capitalize on the range of produce that thrive in cooler temperatures, and the result was more beautiful and colorful than I planned. This recipe is a light and refreshing twist on classic slaw recipes, and it makes a great side to a thick and hearty winter soup. [...]

appetizer, condiment, snack, summer, vegetable, vegetarian

May 5, 2014

House guacamole

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Does anyone actually know why we celebrate this day? Because I didn't until I Googled it just now. In Mexico, it's a celebration of the Mexican army defeating France in the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican war. To Americans, it's a wonderful day that requires the consumption of Mexican food and salty drinks. No matter your reason for celebrating, there's no better way to commemorate this day than with a big bowl of guacamole. This guac is a favorite in the Larson home, and until I went to write this recipe, we had never measu[...]