Smokey Jalapeño & Thyme Beer Cheese Soup 

Honestly I make this soup only about once a year... for obvious reasons. It's not necessarily screaming healthy! But oh man is it ever so tasty! I like to make this soup with my last round of jalapenos that come out of the garden. By that time the weather is nice and chilly, the majority of … Continue reading Smokey Jalapeño & Thyme Beer Cheese Soup 

Eggplant 

Honestly, I am not even sure if I had ever tasted an eggplant before I started gardening. I am not really sure what made me want to grow eggplant... hmmm but I am glad I do! These purple beauties are so rewarding to pull out of your squarefoot garden! They almost look fake with their … Continue reading Eggplant 

30 Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Parsley & Arugula Shrimp Linguine

 So last week I posted a Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad + Parsley Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette which turned out delicious! I had extra sun-dried tomato and parsley paste that I had made for the vinaigrette and we don't let things go to waste in this house! I CRINGE at throwing out food, especially food pulled from the … Continue reading 30 Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Parsley & Arugula Shrimp Linguine

Rosemary & Apple Cider Mini Muffins 

More fall goodies my friends! These are the perfect fall snack for the little ones. Packed with warm and earthy fall flavors! I have never baked with apple cider and it made these mini muffins super moist and oh so delicious! The cinnamon and rosemary are a nice warm addition and compliment the apple and … Continue reading Rosemary & Apple Cider Mini Muffins 

Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad + Homemade Parsley Sun-Dried Tomato Balsamic Vinaigrette 

So I know it doesn't seem like it from all my other post but we actually eat a lot of greens in this house! We eat them all year-long but I was waiting until we were pulling them out of the garden. Guess what? The greens have arrived!  Well some of them anyways! It's fall which … Continue reading Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad + Homemade Parsley Sun-Dried Tomato Balsamic Vinaigrette 

Lavender & Red Wine Custard Shortbread Tartlets 

 Here are a few of my favorite things... lavender, dessert and red wine! Not necessarily in that order!So my husband has been traveling out of the country for work more than normal lately. To places like Ireland and France. I wish I could join him but I have babies to raise!  In good time I will eventually … Continue reading Lavender & Red Wine Custard Shortbread Tartlets 

Italian Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Garlic, Chive & Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

So today is the perfect chilly fall day for some good Southern comfort food!One of my favorite things about the cool weather is indulging in those comfort savory dishes ever once in a while. You know... spaghetti, lasagna, chicken pot pie, chili, and meatloaf. YUM! This dish was inspired by a Pillsbury recipe. One recipe I … Continue reading Italian Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Garlic, Chive & Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Mango Jalapeño Slaw + Boozy Basil Cream Sauce 

These y'all are easy, delicious and a fun way to change-up the menu! I mean look at all those colors! Who cares if it is not taco Tuesday! Regardless the day I will eat tacos! With lots of jalapeños and basil coming out of the garden I knew I wanted to make a Mexican dish … Continue reading Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Mango Jalapeño Slaw + Boozy Basil Cream Sauce 

Broccoli 

Broccoli is great to grow in your square foot garden and it requires cool weather to thrive. It is a Spring and Fall crop, frost hardy and although it requires some attention it is well worth it! It typically grows to 18-24 inches. It is delicious in so many things in the kitchen!  Veggies trays, … Continue reading Broccoli 

Honey Sriracha Jalapeño Poppers 

 Well football season has arrived and so what a better time for a jalapeno popper recipe! A delicious and easy appetizer to make any football fan's Sunday much more enjoyable! The hubby has been a little sriracha CRAZY lately! Okay not a little A LOT! Like he puts it on EVERYTHING!  This was my inspiration … Continue reading Honey Sriracha Jalapeño Poppers