Quinoa and Kale Stuffed Butternut Squash
Save Print Quinoa and Kale Stuffed Butternut Squash Author: Dani Lind Ingredients 1 butternut squash 1-2 teaspoons Driftless Sunflower Oil salt and pepper ¾ pound of thick cut bacon, cut into ~1-inch pieces (optional, but oh-so-good) 2 cups loosely packed green kale, chopped small 2 cups cooked red quinoa pinch of freshly grated nutmeg ½ […]
This Ain’t Grandma’s Sweet Potato Casserole (vegan)
Save Print This Ain’t Grandma’s Sweet Potato Casserole (vegan) Author: Fat Free Vegan blog Serves: 10 Ingredients 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked 2 tablespoons vegan butter (I used Earth Balance) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 tbsp pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon fine grain salt ¾ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ¾ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup […]
Root Vegetable Quick Pickles
Save Print Root Vegetable Quick Pickles Note: This recipe makes for some powerful, tangy pickles. If you prefer a milder mix, I’d recommend swapping in half water-half vinegar, and adding a touch of honey. Ingredients 1 quart jar w/ lid 2 cups white distilled vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns 1 Tbsp […]
Kale & Potato Gratin
Save Print Kale & Potato Gratin Serves: 8 Ingredients 1½ pounds red or yellow potatoes ¼ cup olive oil or Driftless sunflower oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon pepper ⅓ cup bread crumbs ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 kale tops Instructions Preheat oven to 350° F. Get a pot […]
Best Damn Mashed Potatoes!
Save Print Best Damn Mashed Potatoes! Recipe type: Side Dish This is the secret for how to get kids to eat parsnips! We prefer to leave our potatoes with their skin on because that’s where most of its nutrients lie. This makes for a more “rustic” mashed potato dish, but otherwise doesn’t affect the flavor […]
Spicy Roasted Carrot & Pear Soup
Save Print Spicy Roasted Carrot & Pear Soup Author: Dani Lind Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 6 cups diced carrots Oil, salt, & pepper 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-3 fresh hot red chiles (stemmed, seeded, & chopped), OR 1-3 tsp. dried chile flakes, or ¼-1 tsp. cayenne pepper, to taste 2 large pears, […]
Sweet Potatoes w/Caramelized Onions & Maple Pecans
Save Print Sweet Potatoes w/Caramelized Onions & Maple Pecans Author: Dani Lind Ingredients 2 lb. sweet potatoes, whole 1 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. heavy cream 1 Tbsp. oil 3 medium red onions, sliced Water, wine, or balsamic vinegar for deglazing onions ½ c. pecan pieces 1 Tbsp. maple syrup Salt & pepper to taste Instructions […]
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Squash
Save Print Maple Cinnamon Roasted Squash Author: Dani Lind Ingredients 8 cups cubed butternut squash (the red kuri squash would work as well) 2 tbsp Driftless Sunflower Oil (or olive oil) 2 tbsp maple syrup ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon 2 pinches cayenne Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with […]
Coconut Sweet Potato and Kale Soup
Save Print Coconut Sweet Potato and Kale Soup Author: Dani Lind Ingredients 2 Tbsp. Driftless Sunflower Oil (or olive oil) 1 medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. finely minced ginger 1 or 2 medium large sweet potato, cut into bite-sized cubes 1 kale top, coarsely chopped heaping Tbsp. curry powder 1 tsp. […]
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Save Print Sautéed Broccoli Rabe Recipe type: Side Dish Ingredients 1 lb Broccoli Rabe 1-2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced lengthwise ¼ cup Driftless Sunflower Oil or olive oil Salt to taste Lemon wedges Instructions Removed one inch of stem ends of broccoli rabe. Cook broccoli rabe, uncovered, in 2 batches in a 6- to […]
