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!
If you want to make your own kimchi right at home, this step-by-step guide is for you! A traditional Korean recipe, kimchi adds a tangy and bold flavor to any meal. Carrots, garlic, radish, and scallions enhance the fermented cabbage, creating a vibrant side dish.
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.
This recipe uses fresh dill to create classic, crisp dill pickles. Straightforward and simple, this preservation allows for cucumbers to be enjoyed year-round. Bringing a refreshing taste, these pickles make for a perfect condiment or snack.
An exceptional use for this late summer vegetable, this grilled cabbage salad creates a rich and smoky dish. Charred cabbage partners with a honey, Dijon, and lemon dressing for this simple dish. Grated Parmesan finishes it all off, merging flavors to form an exceptional side for any cookout.
A nostalgic dessert, this fruit pizza uses a delicious homemade sugar cookie as a base. A cream cheese topping lays overtop, providing a sweet stage for the fruit. Customizable using any type of fruit, this treat can be created for any type of gathering.
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!
This simple spring salad is made of two primary ingredients: spinach and radish. It’s topped with a home French-style dressing, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon, so what could be any better while eating healthy?
