Rustic Roasted Root Vegetables

Maybe it’s because I was lazy (or am). Maybe it’s because I really like the rustic feeling and look of root veggies.Maybe it’s because of some other reason – I don’t know.Regardless of the lack of effort of beautifying, chopping, and “airbrushing,” these Rustic Roasted Root Vegetables taste amazing. I adore roasted veggies. I mean…

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Spicy Honeyed Carrots & Blue Cheese

It’s always best to pair the tang and funk of a soft cheese, like Maytag Blue (my ONLY blue cheese exception), with something sweet, like honey and butter! Then, add some spice and the goodness of bright, fresh carrots, and you’ve really got a winner side dish. Truly.Plenty of freshly ground black pepper over these…

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Miso Mustard Soy Marinated Veggies

I’m a huge fan of miso paste.The fermentation and the depth of flavor – umami – that miso develops and provides is unsurpassable. Incredible. Tremendous. Terrific!All of those things. Then, coupled with spicy pepper, mustard, a touch of soy sauce, and sweet, rich, molasses, you can’t go wrong for a sauce or marinade for anything…

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Blistered Rainbow Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto

Yes, I’ve said it before. Pesto really is the BESTO! Pesto can be anything at all, which is why it’s so incredibly THE BEST. There’s really no rule that states the savory smear needs to be the basic basil, pine nut and parmesan deal. …..there’s no rule that states garlic and olive oil must be…

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Colorfully Crunchy Carrot and Cabbage Salad

Sometimes all you need is a little extra crunch in your life. Carrots. Crunchy. Cabbage. Crunchy. Chestnuts. Chewy with a little extra crunch. Cranberries. Chewy and crunchy all at once. You simply cannot go wrong with this uber simple colorfully crunchy combo! Colorfully Crunchy Carrot and Cabbage Salad 2 cups baby carrots, sliced diagonally 1…

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