Quinoa & Butternut Squash Stacks is one of my favorite recipes from The Beauty Detox by Kimberly Synder. It's incredibly easy (your family and friends will be blown away) and super yummy. I've never prepared a fancy "stacked" recipe but how hard can it be? Turns out the secret to success are these cute little ramekins. All you have to do is layer and press each ingredient then flip upside down on a plate to accomplish a beautiful presentation like this. The flavors of this recipe ...
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Roasted Fennel with Parmesan
Have you ever tried fennel? It's a unique white bulb vegetable that has mild licorice flavor. Don't let that deter you as fennel takes on an entirely different taste when roasted. Usually associated with Italian cuisine and restaurants frequently include in salads, fennel was not something I ever tried preparing at home. That was until a few years ago when Roasted Fennel with Parmesan recipe on her Food Network show. Fennel has since become a popular reoccurring side dish in our ...
southern fried okra
Southern Fried Okra is easier than you think and not terribly unhealthy as long as you stay away from the deep fryer. Okra is one of my favorite vegetables and takes me back to childhood. We grew up eating it fried and in gumbo. But okra is not easy to find in Chicago. Last summer after years of searching I finally stumbled across my beloved vegetable at the Green City Market and asked - Why is it so hard to find around here?? Turns out growing okra requires warmer temps and we all ...
