There's no real specifics to these oven baked Thanksgiving Quesadillas. After the more intense Thanksgiving kitchen endeavors, these are all about ease. Follow your current cravings. Swap a sharp cheddar for the camembert. Throw on some shredded turkey or chopped bacon for a meatier take. Roast salted kale for a crunchier contrast. There are so many possibilities!
This beautiful holiday sorghum side dish will impress guests and/or hosts. Whole grain sorghum is gluten-free, so it’s a thoughtful gesture when serving a crowd. Hosting Thanksgiving festivities would…
This Pumpkin Mac 'n Cheese boasts the coveted creamy comfort but with a fall twist. The pumpkin enhances the cheesiness, creamy texture and adds a Vitamin A boost. Brussels Sprouts and chickpeas increase your veggie and legume intake, but the real game changer is the caramelized onion cheddar.
Fall weather inspires my baking vibes, but before I settle into butter, sugar and flour, I try to eat my fair share of veggies. That’s where a healthy fall grain bowl comes into play.
Pittsburgh's Washington's Landing is largely a quiet place with the occasional rower skimming the Allegheny River or a runner looping over the landscaped trail. Once an industrial brownfield, it's now a small haven that boasts the brightest autumnal palette (and a connection to George Washington himself). In short, it's an ideal spot for a picnic, and fall picnics call for thermoses of piping hot Curry Pumpkin Soup!
the man who keeps my spine and me in tip-top shape, Dr. Alex, recommends this Cauliflower Salmon Chowder for the Omega 3's found in the wild-caught salmon. These help prevent irregular heartbeat, reduce inflammation, and they reduce the risk of stroke. The Rustbelt Farmer picked romanesco instead of cauliflower, since all the cauliflower was wrapped in plastic. Either will work, so make the choice that's better for the planet, and enjoy your bowl all the more. Here's to warming soup bowls on the drearier days!
If you love cheese, add the American Cheese Society's Festival of Cheese to your bucket list. Here's a peek at the 2018 Pittsburgh edition, Forged in Cheese, plus some insights…
Every year, the Rustbelt Farmer's family throws a chili cook off for Mama Pattison's birthday. My award-winning chili entry is an in-depth recipe, to say the least, but go big or go home, right? Next year, I'm throwing two jars of salsa and a chicken in a crockpot and calling it done. So here you have it... quite possibly the only chili recipe you'll ever find on this blog. Where do you stand? Are you pro chili? Do you have any award-winning chili secrets?