Winter Recipes

Take classic pork chops and applesauce to the next level with Oregon blackberries! Using frozen berries, oven roasted applesauce is pork’s perfect match.

Homemade pita bread perfect for stuffing with your favorite fillers. This version comes out thin and pliable, with a chewy strength that doesn’t fall apart.

Shrimp asparagus risotto: Creamy, saffron infused risotto, asparagus, shrimp, and parmesan cheese. Not a traditional recipe, but produces delicious results.

Tart and tangy grapefruit and blood orange curd with delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Use it anywhere you would use jams or preserves – in between the layers of a cake, on a fresh baked biscuit, or by the spoonful.

This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is proof that salads aren’t just for summer. Starting with crunchy, raw, Brussels sprouts as the base, this salad is loaded with sweet, smoky, creamy toppings, and a homemade mustard balsamic dressing. It’s crisp, crunchy, and perfect for a winter afternoon.

One Pan Garlic Herb Chicken and Winter Vegetables. This simple but impressive family dinner is easy to prepare, quick to clean up, and a great way to start off your year with a tasty take on cold weather comfort foods.

Grandma’s Cornbread. Slightly sweet with a tender, moist crumb. A 1951 original from Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, passed down through generations. 

Lightly spiced butternut squash filling wrapped up in little pillows of perfectly crafted handmade pasta. No special equipment required, just a rolling pin and a little bit of time.

Spiced pear cobbler with a buttermilk biscuit topping. Layers of juicy, spiced pears, and tender buttery biscuits. All the flavors of fall.

Homemade spaghetti meat sauce is made with fresh, frozen, or canned tomatoes, and a mixture of hot and mild Italian pork sausage. Slow simmered for a rich, meaty flavor, it beats store bought sauce any day.

Garlic herb pork and potatoes. Pan seared pork loin, pan gravy, and fluffy mashed potatoes. Classic meat and potatoes comfort food made for your busy weeknights.

One Pan Garlic Pepper Pork Dinner: Roasted garlic peppercorn pork combines with sweet potatoes and apples in this one pan dinner.

Classic Lamb Shepherd’s pie. Tender lamb and colorful vegetables combined in a savory red wine gravy and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Creamy butternut squash apple soup brightened with turmeric and apple cider vinegar is a tasty way to use up the season’s bounty and eat more vegetables.  ***This post is not …

Cranberry orange poppy seed bread. A little bit sweet and a bit little tart, this quick bread is one that will keep them coming back for more. ***This post is …

Nine simple green smoothies made with 7 or fewer ingredients. What you won’t find: added sugars, added colors, artificial flavors, or protein powders. ***This post is not sponsored. All the photos …

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Tender, flaky drop biscuits slathered with creamy, orange honey butter. Great for mornings, afternoons, or even the holiday table.  ***This post is not sponsored, but you may find affiliate links within …

This pineapple banana smoothie is a light and refreshing all fruit blend that will take your taste buds on a tropical vacation. Only three ingredients, it’s dairy-free and added-sugar-free.

Thick, creamy hollandaise sauce is a great way to take your next brunch from boring to gourmet. It’s a lot easier to make than most people think. ***This post is …

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This veggie omelet is filled with baby greens, cherry tomatoes, and grated cheddar. Top with sliced avocado for a deliciously healthy way to start your day.  ***This post is not …

Rubbed kale salad: a simple, seven ingredient salad that will banish your winter blues and help you get ready for summer. I am ready for summer! The warm sunshine, the dry …

Oven asparagus will redefine “easy” in the kitchen. The result is a perfectly tender crisp asparagus side dish and no clean-up. You know that feeling when you go to tackle …