Butternut Squash Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup butter (softened) 1 1/2 cups brown sugar…

Bok Choy Chopped Salad

Bok Choy Salad Ingredients: 8 baby bok choy, rinsed and dried then thinly sliced, including leafy greens ½ cup shredded carrot 8 radishes, sliced into thin matchsticks, or into slices 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds,…

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves,…

Shishito Pepper Recipes

Grilled Shishito Peppers ½ pound shishito peppers Coarse salt Olive oil Heat an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high (about 375°F to 425°F). Meanwhile, place the peppers in a medium bowl, add the olive oil, and toss…

Eggplant Sandwiches with Cubanelle Peppers and Baby Arugula

8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices Olive oil 2 cubanelle peppers or sweet peppers 4 Slices ciabatta bread 1 Candy onions, sliced 2 tablespoons pesto (you can use refrigerated or make your own) 1 cup baby arugula 1/8…

“Long Hots” Jersey Style

"Long Hots" Jersey Style From jerzeats.com, this recipe really showcases the peppers. Removing the seeds and ribs decreases the heat dramatically. Preheat the oven to 375° Cover a cooking sheet in foil and put a nice bit of vegetable oil…

Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes INGREDIENTS 1 pound red potatoes, washed and cut into 1 inch chunks 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon…

Grilled Salmon with Peach and Avocado Salsa

For the salmon: 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion 1 teaspoon light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black…

Cotija Cheese and Corn Dip

There's a reason we share this recipe every year! From the Minimalist Baker: 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob (~3 ears) 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup light sour cream or plain…

Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup whole milk 2 large eggs …

Quick Pickles

4-5 pickling cucumbers ½ cup water, at room temperature or cooler ½ cup rice vinegar or white or cider vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or sugar 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) 20 twists…