Lemon Asparagus Parsnip Pork Layer Bake

Winter. Spring. Summer. Even autumn. Pick your poison.Whether you’re in love with the wholesome goodness of a winter casserole or layer bake, the fresh green of springtime asparagus, the summer feel of zesty and tangy lemon, or the root vegetable ranking of fall, this light, yet rich and creamy layer bake has got it all!…

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Spicy Jalapeño Cilantro Cheddar Meatloaf

Meatloaf is sort of like an American classic comfort food. Kind of like steak and potatoes, Mac n’ Cheese, and grilled cheese with a tomato sandwich – oh and a burger on a squishy bun. This recipe for meatloaf, though, takes a slightly different direction from the tradition: spicy jalapeño ketchup, fresh cilantro, and cheddar…

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Spiced Pork & Persimmon

Believe it or not, on the same day Valerie and I baked our Persimmon Tarragon Cranberry Cookies as part of a care package to send away, I decided I wanted to take FULL advantage of persimmon season and create a dinner with the super fruit. Pork seemed like a logical pairing, not only because of…

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My SWEET Surprise

When I saw Japanese Sweet Potatoes featured at the local co-op, my heart began to race in excited anticipation.  I just knew these were going to be amazing.  To top it off, I’d been overly excited about the vanilla salt I had “brewing” for me at home.  Vanilla salt.  I had picked up some extra…

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