This is one of my favorite fall flavors! And SOOOO easy! A rich, savory broth, mellowed with caramelized onions, makes the perfect backdrop for fresh mushrooms, dried shiitake mushrooms, and toasted farro! Make it in the Instant Pot or on the stove top. . .and put some of the finished soup in the freezer for a rainy day!
Sides & Main Dishes
Four-Ingredient Asparagus Stir Fry
Red onion, chopped garlic, and mushrooms provide a savory background for the bright, fresh taste of asparagus! And it all comes together as a simple, one-pan meal! Satisfying enough to be the main course; unusual enough to hold its own as a side for a savory soup or main dish.
Classic Bruschetta–Fresh and Easy!
Quick! Raid the garden! A quick chop of garlic, basil, and tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh mozzarella make for a classic summer flavor. Slices of baguette and a hearty red wine. All you need now is the sunset!
Classic Lemon Thyme Compound Butter (Vegan)
Compound butter (any butter with added herbs and spices) is a great way to save the flavors of summer for use later in the year. Watch the video for my unique storage idea--freezer to table anytime you want a meal to have an extra flair.
Fresh Salsa With Black Beans and Corn
Whether at the center of a party table or by the spoonful as a condiment for a Tex-Mex meal, this salsa is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It tastes like you were in the kitchen for hours, but your secret is safe with us!
Classic Garlic Basil Compound Butter
Compound butter is such an easy way to stretch your fall harvest all the way to next spring. Here’s a recipe to start you off. In this video, Chef Leander demonstrates using a sushi rolling mat to create “coins” of butter for your buffet table.
Greek Zucchini and Squash Stir Fry
With the umami of red onion, garlic and sautéed mushrooms as a backdrop, your summer zucchini and squash will be the stars of the show. Add some fresh mint from your garden, and you have a fresh, memorable side dish or main course.
Must Go! Quinoa Salad Recipe—Vegan, Fast, Easy, Inexpensive
A refreshing, cold salad with the spotlight on fresh veggies! It’s a very forgiving recipe to boot. If you have veggies in the fridge that “Must Go!”, add them here. Then top it all with a fresh chili-mango dressing, avocado, and cilantro.
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