Chris McDowellSep 28, 20182 minPumpkin Pie Cupcakes with Whipped CreamOf course, pumpkin is one of the most "basic" of all autumn delicacies and most of us love it. Whether it's in soup, bread, or desserts,...
Chris McDowellSep 21, 20182 minChris's Fiesta Chickpea SaladDo you ever get so hungry you go to the cabinet and just stare, wondering what you could possibly make out of the hodgepodge of...
Chris McDowellSep 14, 20182 minMushroom pizza with cheese, fresh herbs, and white truffle oilYIELD: ONE (10 TO 11-INCH) PIZZA (EASILY DOUBLED) PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES (PLUS 2 HOURS RESTING TIME) COOK TIME: 8 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 2...
Chris McDowellSep 7, 20182 minButternut Squash Soup with Apple and Smoked Cheddar Unless you have an extremely brown thumb, squash is typically one of the easiest vegetables to grow in the south. Whether you have it in...
Chris McDowellAug 31, 20182 minKickoff NachosTotal Time Penalty 40 Mins Yield Serves 4 couch quarterbacks It’s time for FOOTBALL!!!!! 🏈 Are you ready for tailgating? Do you have...
Chris McDowellAug 23, 20182 minSesame Broccoli and Shiitake Stir FryAuthor: Jeanine Donofrio of Love and Lemons Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or any high-heat oil) 4 ounces shiitake...
Chris McDowellAug 17, 20182 minGround Beef Veggie SkilletMy mom used to make a very similar recipe to this and it’s always been one of my favorites. She used green beans instead of asparagus and...
Chris McDowellAug 10, 20182 minZucchini and Yellow Squash Noodles with Sausage BologneseThis dish is so hearty and satisfying, you won't miss the pasta! Serves: About 4 servings, with about half a batch of sauce left for...
Chris McDowellAug 3, 20181 minVegetable Soup Have you ever made FRESH vegetable soup? You know, the kind made with FRESH, LOCAL produce? This Vegetable Soup is easy to make! It's...
Chris McDowellJul 27, 20181 minOne Pot Cheesy Bratwurst Fajita SkilletIf you’re like me you have limited time to cook. Between shuttling the kids around town, daycare and school events, work, and fighting to...
Chris McDowellJul 19, 20181 minPan Fried Potatoes and Green BeansWhat’s not to love about perfectly seasoned spuds fried in a little butter? Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, mixed with...
Chris McDowellJul 13, 20182 minMongolian Beef and Vegetables This takeout favorite is typically laden with beef and coated with a sticky-sweet sauce. Our makeover makes crisp-tender snow peas,...
Chris McDowellJul 6, 20181 minTomato, Cucumber, and White Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Summer is here! For many, the heat inspires us to eat light. I’ve often entertained the thought that in the summer, light healthy dishes...
Chris McDowellJun 29, 20181 minCayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad Ingredients 2 lb. medium eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/2" thick slices 1/4 c. plus 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. ground...
Chris McDowellJun 22, 20181 minGarden Veggie Linguini with Cilantro PestoYou can customize this linguine recipe by substituting other in-season vegetables and herbs, such as asparagus, snap peas, spinach or...
Chris McDowellJun 15, 20181 minSkillet Italian Sausage PastaThe way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The way to a dad’s heart on father‘s day is through hugs and Skillet Italian Sausage...
Chris McDowellJun 8, 20182 minEzekiel Bread PizzasEzekiel Bread is typically healthier than 99% of the breads out there for lots of reasons. What is Ezekiel bread? “It’s a type of...
Chris McDowellJun 1, 20182 minTomato, Squash, Carmelized Onion Gratin Author Notes: The delicate flavors of zucchini and yellow squash intensify when baked with layers of Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, and...
Chris McDowellMay 25, 20182 minMemorial Day Feast!Grill to impress with these fresh, fantastic, and easy recipes that’ll make you seem like you’re a Master Chef! The best part is, you can...
Chris McDowellMay 19, 20183 minVendor Communication Tips“I’m a new vendor at a Farmers Market and I need to know what and how I should communicate. I secured my booth. What do I do now?” This...