Orange-Roasted Broccoli, Beets and Garlic Bulb with Pan-fried Chipotle Chops

Beets, broccoli and garlic bulbs (cloves, really)…some of my favorite vegetables. I don’t know why it took a dearth of fridge contents for me to realize that the three vegetables I had could be cooked up together for a perfectly delicious dish to accompany some smoky, pan-fried pork loin chops!

Powerful Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Hey, it’s pumpkin month! Here’s a pumpkin pie smoothie that celebrates the occasion, and is good (and good for you). I have been drinking one nearly every day this week, and almost prefer it to pie. Almost : )

Curried cashew cauliflower and sweet potato soup and a cold, hard cider

In this recipe you will roast all of the vegetables and nuts in a single pan. With a quick spice pan toast, a puree, and a simmer, you will have a fragrant, healthy, and creamy soup that tastes great with a cold hard cider or GF beer.

Gluten-free/dairy-free Car Camping and the Next Day Frittata

Several years ago, our camp food was tasty in a starchy and cheesy kind of way. These days, our campfood uses gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients, but is all the more flavorful and easy to cook – like the next day frittata in this post.

Light and Easy Nectarine, Fresh Green, and Pistachio Salad – no gluten or dairy to weigh this baby down

This light summer salad uses seasonal nectarines, sprouts, and greens, along with rich avocados and pistachios and a spritz of zesty balsamic vinaigrette. It is easy to make, refreshing to eat, and does not have gluten or dairy to weigh it down.