Autumn is finally in full-swing, and few things scream “fall” more than the unofficial food of the season: pumpkin. However, in recent years (thank you, Starbucks + Trader Joes), it seems as if this beloved squash has been completely overshadowed by artificially-flavored packaged products such as cookies, baking mixes, chips and lattes bearing the words “pumpkin spice”, which bear nearly no resemblance in taste to the real thing. What I love about this recipe is that truly captures pumpkin’s versatility—combining it with savory seasonal veggies for a hearty and cozy breakfast (or dinner!) that’s as healthy as it is delicious....
In honor of National Pasta Day this past Thursday (October 17th—mark your calendars for next year in case you missed it!), we posted a picture of one of our favorite ways to enjoy this Italian-American dinnertime staple: homemade turkey-spinach meatballs over zoodles and red lentil spaghetti, and tossed with a bit of paleo-friendly marinara. We had so many requests for the meatballs recipe (ironically the “pasta” took the backseat in the post!) so here it is. I have modified and adapted this recipe several times over the past nine years, until the whole family agreed upon this version as the winner. Note—this...
Nothing screams “comfort food” on a dreary fall day more than a nourishing bowl of piping-hot homemade chicken soup. The naturally-occurring salts, steam from the warm broth, and immune-boosting antioxidants from the veggies can help to clear mucus membranes, increase the body’s ability to fight off infections, and soothe irritated passages in the nose and throat. Not to mention the fact that it is absolutely delicious and always seems to evoke beautiful memories from our grandma’s kitchen. In our house, we’ve given this classic soup a flavorful, Italian twist—adding a few bunches of crunchy, nutrient-dense kale and herbaceous, nutty pesto....