Think you can't have a healthy Thanksgiving dinner this year amid a Covid-19 dent in your plans? Why not tackle dinner on your own for the first time? You can still enjoy a nice, intimate dinner with all the trimmings, and maybe a new twist on some old favorites to add an immunity building theme to … [Read more...] about Can you have a healthy Thanksgiving?
Dinner Recipes
Walla Walla Sweet Onions are about to harvest
Getting your fill of sweet onions this spring? We thought not. Fortunately, more sweet onions will come out of the ground soon. The famous Walla Walla Sweet Onions, direct from the volcanic-rich soils of the Walla Walla Valley in southern Washington and northern Oregon, will be harvested by … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Sweet Onions are about to harvest
Create a zero waste kitchen with your aging foods — just like mom
Using up food that's on the brink of being thrown out is a great way to use what you have, and come up with a great meal. This plate throws together aging peppers, onions, and potatoes with chicken and sausage. Bonus! You won't have to throw anything away! So there you are — without a plan … [Read more...] about Create a zero waste kitchen with your aging foods — just like mom
Chicken and Shrimp Paella
This paella uses Spanish sofrito, a cooking base made with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and garlic! If you’ve been following along with our exploration of Onions Around the World, you may have already made a batch of Spanish sofrito. If so, this paella recipe comes together quickly. If not, with … [Read more...] about Chicken and Shrimp Paella
Slow Cooker Bolognese
This easy slow cooker bolognese begins with a vegetable-based Italian battuto, chopped white onion, carrot, and celery cooked in butter and flavored with fresh parsley. Keep things simple in the kitchen and make this Italian-inspired meat sauce! Continuing with our exploration of Onions Around the … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Bolognese
Shrimp and Chicken Sausage Gumbo
This hearty Shrimp and Chicken Sausage Gumbo starts with the Cajun Holy Trinity, a combination of onions, celery, and green bell peppers! Gumbo makes a warm, filling meal and our version is no exception. It is rich with the flavors of the Cajun Holy Trinity combined with spices and crushed … [Read more...] about Shrimp and Chicken Sausage Gumbo