Dinner

Young Nettle Soup

One of my dad’s favorite stories to tell is the one where he and my mom are hiking in the woods and she went off to take a pee. A […]

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Crabapple Jelly

Oh the joys of crabapples. This tart orb most commonly associated with city parks is an often overlooked fruit that can magically transform any apple recipe. The sourness that turns […]

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Buttermilk Lake Trout

The Village Farmers’ Market in Traverse City Michigan has a lot to offer, from kale to quail’s eggs you are bound to find something delicious to cook with. By far […]

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Vegetable (or Chicken) Pot Pie

When I was a kid I LOVED pot pies. Most of the ones we ate were from the frozen section in the grocery store, and my parents only subjected us […]

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Apple and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

This luscious soup is filled with fall flavors and hearty enough to stand as a main dish or a starter. It is full of seasonal ingredients: tart apples, sweet roasted-squash, […]

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Potato Leek Soup

Happy National Potato Day! In honor of this spud-tackular Holiday I have cooked up a potato leek soup recipe for you all. Enjoy! Ingredients 3 large leeks, sliced and cleaned […]

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4th of July Vegan Baked Beans (Celebrate your Independence from Meat)

I am torn about the 4th of July. I love […]

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Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Sour Cream

When I came home from the farmers’ market with some locally grown strawberries for the first time this year, my boyfriend’s immediate response was: “We need to make strawberry shortcake.” […]

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Whitefish with Quick Pickled Radish

I went to the Fondy Farmer’s Market last weekend for the first time and I was thrilled to find some insanely cheap spring delicacies. I returned with bags stuffed full […]

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Rain, Memorial Day, Pea Shoots, and Bacon Cheeseburgers

Memorial Day in the Great Lakes has always meant welcoming […]

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Raspberry Rhubarb Sauce

This versatile sauce uses frozen raspberries from last season and tart rhubarb as a twist on the classic strawberry rhubarb. It is more tart than its classic partner, and goes […]

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Pan Fried Lake Trout with Spring Vegetables

This is a simple recipe featuring asparagus, carrots that overwintered, and a lovely fillet of Great Lakes lake trout. By using local trout fresh from the lake, the fish is […]