Let’s face it: we’ve all asked the age-old question: What’s for dinner? Growing up in Iowa with a mom and two grandmas who could turn a garden bounty into culinary magic, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping the table interesting. Dive into these recipes and make everyone at your table a happy eater!
Need a suggestion? Make sure to try out my dessert recipes when you need something sweet, my weeknight meal recipes when time is of the essence, or even try your hand at preserving your own food!
This orange chipotle glazed ham may very well be one of the easiest recipes to make! Warm up a simple glaze made from orange juice and marmalade, slather it on cured ham, heat it in the oven, and your special dinner is ready to serve!
This homemade roasted strawberry rhubarb pie is on the menu whenever I need a burst of sweet and tangy goodness. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of ice cream or simply on its own. Trust me, this pie is so good!
This creamy sausage pasta is a late-summer dream: smoky poblano peppers add gentle heat, sweet corn brings crisp sweetness, and savory sausage deepens the flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect blend of spice, sweetness, and creaminess for a quick, unforgettable meal!
Utilizing late summer produce, this classic stuffed peppers recipe packs a range of flavors into individual serving shells. Ground beef, jalapeños, onions, corn, and beans to create a textured filling. Customizable and fun to assemble, this recipe is perfect for any gathering.
These canned pickled peppers deliver a spiced flavor that can be enjoyed year-round. Using a simple brine, they become tangy and soft in texture while still retaining their heat. Adding a kick to sandwiches, pizza, or chili, they’re a versatile addition to countless dishes.
Full of beets, sweet potato, carrots, and parsnips, this salmon salad is a winter root vegetable dream! Topped with sunflower seeds and a homemade vinaigrette, it’s your new go-to salad!
Packed full of grilled chicken and topped red and yellow peppers with a cilantro dressing, this salad is so delicious! It’s pretty much a chicken fajita but in an easy-to-eat salad form!
A simple grilled zucchini, onion, cherry tomato, and pepper salad with basil dressing is the perfect summertime meal! Super simple and fresh!
What’s great about this quinoa kale salad cooked with apple cider is that it’s perfect served either warm or cold. With a super easy process and autumnal flavors, this salad can either star as the main dish or settle in flawlessly as a side. So whether you have a warm or cold fall, this salad is the one to make!
