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Fresh Tomato Pie Recipe This tomato pie screams peak Summer to me! We grow so many tomatoes in our garden so our kitchen counter on the weekends is always filled with me making homemade stewed tomatoes, a really pretty heirloom tomato tart and other fresh tomato recipes. This cheesy tomato pie is filled with juicy beefsteak tomatoes, fresh basil and minced garlic. It uses 4 big tomatoes, but honestly you can probably even throw a couple more in there if you’re drowning in garden tomatoes....

“Hot or cold? Swedish meatballs or chicken salad” asks Betty Draper when Don comes home late from work one evening. Don chooses the chicken salad, but in my opinion he misses out. Betty’s Swedish Meatballs are where the magic is at. If you’re reading this and wondering who Betty Draper or Don it, let me grab you for a quick hug and tell you what you’re missing out on. The Drapers (or previously were – no spoilers!...

Italian Bread Recipe For Bread Machine One of the main reasons why I got a bread machine was because I found myself stopping at the local general store twice a week to pick up a Italian loaf. One of my first recipe goals was to make a Italian Bread that my family would love served with dinner. This bread is now made weekly in my kitchen! Looking to add Italian spices to your bread?...

Easy Chickpea Curry This easy chickpea curry is the recipe you need to make on busy weeknights! From start to finish it’s ready in 25 minutes! Using canned chickpeas, diced tomatoes and coconut milk – you might have everything you need to make it in your kitchen right now! We love Indian takeout, so I was excited to finally be able to make a curry that my entire family loves but for SO much less than Indian takeout costs!...

This year we planted a few more jalapeno pepper plants than usual. Actually we didn’t plan on this but some of our jalapeno seeds got mixed up with green pepper seeds and then suddenly as the seeds started to come up and turned into seedlings, we realized we were going to have a ton of jalapeno peppers. This was fine with me because you know I love candied peppers and eat about half a cup a day (amazing for a afternoon snack with crackers and cheese)....

Looking for a crockpot meal with chicken and broccoli? I was standing in my kitchen in the late morning, trying to figure out a recipe to throw in the slow cooker that used broccoli I had in the refrigerator that was close to retirement. I wanted a recipe that was easy. You know what I mean, throw everything in the slow cooker, give it a stir, set the timer and come back to a delicious meal that will leave the whole family happy after a tiring weekday....

Green Tomato Jam Recipe I love this tomato jam so much! It’s sweet. It smells so good. It brings me Summer time joy spreading it on toast in the morning, especially in the Winter when I open up a jar I canned. Green tomatoes don’t get enough love I think. They are so versatile and can be used in similar ways that red tomatoes are used. I make green tomato sauce (for spaghetti), green tomato pie (tastes like apple pie), green tomato soup and so many more green tomato recipes....

Casseroles like this one are a staple in my house. My family loves cabbage roll casserole, quesadilla casserole, potato hamburger casserole so you know they love this hearty beef, rice, potato, and veggie dish. You can never go wrong with a good casserole, and this one happens to be a childhood favorite. It’s loaded with all the goods – ground beef, rice and veggies, making it a complete meal. This recipe is also so easy to customize to your tastes, which makes it perfect for even the pickiest eaters....

GTFO rats Being located in NYC, we know a few things about rats. Last year the rats struck our corn hard. One day the corn had their tassels blowing beautifully in the sun, the next it was like the apocalypse. There were curse words (mine), there were tears (mine), but there was also hope to never let this happen again. High fives are due because this year we grew so much corn (post coming soon), take that rats!...

Kale, Beans and Potatoes Kale, Bean, and Potato Soup is a great choice if you’re looking for a easy filling soup for family dinner! It’s filled with all the healthy stuff like kale, beans, and potatoes and warms you up from the inside out – just like a big, comforting hug! Nutrition is a big win with this soup. It’s packed with healthy ingredients like kale, which is rich in vitamins and minerals....

Homemade Momofuku Milk Bar Cake I live in NYC so we’re spoiled by having Milk Bar dangerously close. If you haven’t tried Milk Bar, they have the most delicious treats like cereal milk soft serve, salty milkshakes, compost and confetti cookies, and the #1… Birthday Cake. Milk Bar Birthday Cake is probably one of the best birthday cakes you’ll ever have in your life. There I said it. It’s kinda perfect....

Classic Cabbage Rolls (aka Gołąbki) This is my favorite stuffed cabbage rolls recipe because it’s delicious and because it’s a Polish family pass me down recipe. I remember my Mom would always prepare these on Saturday night and my Dad would always sneak his way into the refrigerator, eating 1 or 2 before Sunday dinner. The key to cabbage rolls is tender cabbage leaves, juicy ground meat inside that doesn’t dry up when cooking, and a tangy sweet tomato sauce on top....

Why You’ll Love These Fluffy Pumpkin Muffins These pumpkin muffins have been a hit this October. When I say my kids love them, I truly mean it. They’ve been asking for pumpkin muffins for breakfast, and sometimes they even ask for another to be packed in their snack bags for school. That makes this mama so happy! Bonus: They freeze amazing! Defrost muffins in the microwave for 30-60 seconds and you’ll have a warm muffin ready!...

Crispy Roasted Broccoli My family loves broccoli as a side dish to basically any meal. Sometimes we love cheesy broccoli, or sometimes we love roasted broccoli. Either one, bring it on broccoli! This broccoli is quick to serve, ready in 15 minutes. After the broccoli is pan roasted, you will have the most delicious golden brown broccoli florets! Serve as a side dish, or add to any of your favorite broccoli recipes (we love this butter garlic pasta with broccoli)....

The Best Fresh Garden Salsa with Roma Tomatoes This is my family’s favorite salsa, and it’s really no surprise why they love it so much. It tastes extra fresh because it is made with tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers we pick straight from our garden. It’s a true garden to table to straight in the belly kind of recipe. Don’t have a garden? That’s ok. Pick up the ingredients at the farmers market on your next visit and then rush home to make this homemade salsa!...

Let’s make green tomato salsa! No, I’m not talking about green salsa verde made with tomatillos, I’m talking about salsa made with unripe green tomatoes! If you’re a gardener, then you are probably looking for ways to use up those end of season green tomatoes! You can make green tomato jam, green tomato cake, green tomato relish, fried green tomatoes – and then try this salsa! Green tomato salsa is a tangy and flavorful made from unripe, green tomatoes....

No Meat Lentil Sloppy Joes This sloppy joe recipe makes saucy sloppy joes with lentils instead of the usual ground beef. Whether you’re vegetarian or just someone looking to eat less meat, it’s a recipe that will change your weekly dinner menu! I am always looking for ways for my family to swap some of our meaty meals with veggies and legumes, and this one is such a hit. All 3 of my kids and husband gives this meal a thumbs up!...

Roasted Eggplant Soup Growing eggplant in your garden? Or maybe a neighbor gave you some eggplant from their garden? Then you need to try this creamy eggplant soup! I make a creamy cauliflower soup with carrots that my family devours every time (even the kids love it!), so using that as a base I decided to swap the cauliflower for eggplant and make this roasted eggplant soup! We love eating this soup with dinner rolls or crusty bread for dipping....

Easy, healthy, and savory vegetable sandwiches There’s so much to love about a foolproof Roasted Vegetable Sandwich. Not only is it a great “clean out your fridge” (or garden) meal, but every bite is packed with savory flavors, tender cooked veggies, and of course, cheese! You can dig into this vegetable sandwich after just 30 minutes and add as many toppings or extra flavors as you like. Mouthwatering vegetarian sandwiches can be served at barbecues, picnics, for easy weeknight dinners, or when you need a quick and easy lunch....

Slow Cooker Sausage and Cabbage I love this crock pot recipe because of how easy it is to make. There’s minimal prep time, besides chopping up vegetables, and then you’re ready to go. Just throw everything into your crockpot, set the timer for 6 hours and get ready for your kitchen to smell amazing! You guys have been telling me that I need to share more of my slow cooker recipes, since you’ve enjoyed my Cabbage and Kielbasa, Cabbage Roll Casserole and Cabbage Jambalaya with Sausage and Potatoes....