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Butternut Squash Risotto

October 15, 2019

Risotto is one of those foods that demands a long, leisurely approach. It is a labor of love and shouldn’t be rushed. Butternut squash risotto is version of this dish that I come back to again and again. This fall vegetable, featured in my butternut squash arugula salad is one of our favorites.

Roasting the squash brings out it’s natural sweetness, making it even more delicious.

The whole key to risotto is the slow process allowing the creaminess of the rice to come out and that can only be achieved by taking your time. The frequent stirring and actively watching the pot can be a welcome change of pace from the frenzied dinner preparation most of us normally experience.

This is comfort food on every conceivable level. On days when you need a bit of a mental break, I wholeheartedly recommend making risotto. A bit of stirring while you lovingly watch the pot of rice in front of you transform into something creamy and ethereal may be just what you need.

Some people may feel intimidated by making risotto. Don’t be – it really isn’t more than pouring in a bit of stock and stirring for the better part of the cooking.

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One Pan Chicken Sausage Recipe

August 10, 2019

This chicken sausage recipe with fall vegetables is the perfect weeknight meal. One pan, five ingredients and about 40 minutes. It requires little more than a bit of chopping and stirring, which is exactly the amount of effort I can handle after a long day.

We want to eat real food, but we rarely have the time or energy to spend hours preparing it. Generally speaking, those kinds of meals are reserved for the weekends. This dinner is the kind of meal you want to cook during the week. Doing a few minutes of chopping the night before will make this easy weeknight dinner even easier.

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Veggie Cakes

May 29, 2019

Crispy, easy veggie cakes made with grated vegetables – carrots, zucchini, broccoli and corn. Great for lunches, side dish or your small picky eaters. Watch the video for step by step instructions or check out this post on How to Make Veggie Cakes for helpful tips on making your own vegetable cakes from scratch.

Vegetable Patties

Veggie cakes are a tasty way to get more vegetables into your diet, especially if you have picky eaters. Made with grated vegetables – carrots, broccoli, zucchini and a bit of corn for sweetness, these fluffy and easy vegetable cakes are cooked on the stovetop.

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How to Make Veggie Cakes

May 18, 2019

Learn step by step instructions for how to make veggie cakes of all kinds. From the original veggie cake recipe to a superfood veggie cake recipe, you will find detailed instructions and helpful tips for making your own veggie cakes from scratch.

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How to Make Veggie Cakes

Veggie cakes are a tasty way to get more vegetables into your diet, especially if you have picky eaters. They are small enough for little hands and they make a great addition to your work lunches during the week.

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Superfood Veggie Cakes

February 23, 2019

Superfood veggie cakes are a tasty way to get more vegetables into your diet. They are baked, not fried, and full of nutrient dense ingredients. Tuck these delicious veggie cakes into lunch boxes for a healthy midday meal and avoid the afternoon slump. Perfect for breakfast with an egg on top to get veggies for breakfast too!

For another tasty way to get some vegetables into you dinner routine, try these Sweet Potato Veggie Cakes or Green Vegetable Cakes. They are easy, crispy and oh so good.

superfood veggie cake with baby greens on plate

Superfood Veggie Cakes

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Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

January 20, 2019

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup is the epitome of the “cure all soup”. It is comforting and delicious, it reminds us of childhood, it is what we crave when we’re under the weather and knowing how to make a good pot of soup from scratch is a good skill to have in your arsenal. From easy lentil soup to langostino chowder, you’ll be able to create anything.

Once you master the basics of making a good pot of soup, it opens up infinite possibilities to all of the variations you can make.

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade chicken noodle soup isn’t exactly groundbreaking, earth-shattering, cutting-edge haute cuisine, but something everyone should have in their arsenal. When it’s good, it’s really good and it possesses inexplicable magic. A good bowl of classic chicken noodle soup can make you feel so much better when you’re not feeling your best. It satisfies your soul and can warm you to the core on a bone-chilling day.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 86

December 7, 2018

Can you believe it’s December? This year is flying by so fast, I feel like I can barely keep up. The weekly menu plan can be a real lifesaver during this time of the year. I for one, am just trying to keep my head above water. Do you feel like that sometimes too? While I absolutely love Christmas and this time of the year, it can be very challenging as well. I’ve been catering party after party this year and it’s been a wonderful blessing for my bank account, but I’m running on empty some days. Which is why a weekly menu plan can be a really helpful thing to have in place when schedules are busy.

Dinner Divas Week 86 Collage

Here’s how it works: Every Friday morning, a new menu plan will be delivered to your email. It consists of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plan features quick and easy recipes. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead.

Make sure you are subscribed so you never miss a recipe! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.
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Sweet Potato Veggie Cake Recipes

November 4, 2018

Veggie cake recipes are a tasty way to get more vegetables into your diet. This crispy sweet potato cake is an easy side for any occasion, including your holiday table.

Making vegetable cakes is an easy way to get picky eaters to eat veggies, even these Green Vegetable Cakes made from zucchini and spinach.

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My Best Ever Thanksgiving Recipes

November 20, 2017

It’s that time of year when we are all searching for our favorite Thanksgiving recipes. My personal favorite is classic bread stuffing, it isn’t anything fancy or complicated, just pure Thanksgiving comfort food.
Thanksgiving is only a few days away and if you are still trying to fill out your menu, I’m here to help. For me, the sides and dessert are the BEST part of Thanksgiving. I like turkey as much as the next person, but it can’t compete with mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, corn casserole, etc. …

Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 29

November 3, 2017

Dinner divas is back with another great menu plan. It’s November and we are fully focused on fall! For the next few weeks, we will focus on Thanksgiving recipes. We will feature sides, desserts and how to re-purpose leftovers. Make sure you are subscribed so you don’t miss a single recipe!

Here’s how it works: Every Friday morning, a new menu plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plans will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. I’d love to hear from you & see your creations! Post a pic using #DinnerDivas and tag @pookspantry! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

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