Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
Are you tired of leftovers already? I never tire of leftovers of any kind, and have crowned myself the “Queen of Leftovers”. I made a Smokey turkey and Butternut Squash Chowder in honor of my Dad. He always made the best chowders! When I had my Goo Goo Gourmet baby food and family meal business,… Continue reading Dad’s Smokey Turkey Chowder
This is such a delicious and nutritious granola bar/nut brittle recipe. It’s versatile as all of my recipes are! I made it last night with only quinoa and no oats. I used raw cashew and pumpkin seeds, no chia. It was absolutely delicious! Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked, rinsed quinoa (check the package to see if… Continue reading Sweet & Savory Quinoa Bars/Brittle
Cowboy Caviar is requested at least once a week in our house! It is so versatile and can be treated as a dip, salad, or stuffing for potatoes or squash. You can easily swap out ingredients that you prefer like different herbs or beans. You can also add things to bump up the heat like… Continue reading Easy Cowboy Caviar
For those following along, my daughter, Valentina absolutely loves the espresso/lavender cheddar I often add to my charcuterie boards. She asked if we could make it, so I of course obliged! We had Manchego and Parmesan on hand, so we dusted it with our Ryze Mushroom Coffee. It was absolutely delicious! A few weeks prior,… Continue reading Vegan Aged Cheese 🧀 2-Ways ☕️🪻Coffee Lavender, and Blue Cheese💙🧀
Gnudi is Hot Naked Ravioli 😂—just the Tower Garden Kale & Ricotta filling swimming in spicy marinara sauce! Recipe adapted from David Rocco’s Gnudi recipe. Served this one straight from the pan with Sourdough Crostini for dipping GNUDI INGREDIENTS 15 oz. Ricotta or my Vegan Ricotta, strained to remove excess water 1 bunch kale, steams… Continue reading 🔥🍅Hot Gnudi Dip in a Sourdough Bread Bowl🥖
These are so delicious and the perfect holiday cookie! Ingredients • 2 cups all purpose flour • 2 tsp baking soda • 2 tsp ground ginger powder • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp ground cloves • 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 tsp sea salt • 12 Tbsp grass-fed or vegan butter… Continue reading Sourdough Sea Salt Molasses Cookies
Tower Garden Pesto Star This is an incredible sourdough brioche star that originated from Pantry Mama’s Recipe. I converted measurements to cups, and swapped out some ingredients to make it my own. What toppings will you add to make it your own? Cranberry Orange & Cream Cheese Swirl Ingredients 4½ cups All Purpose Flour 2/3… Continue reading Sourdough Star Bread
Many folks insist on weighing ingredients and using a scale, but I honestly like the ease of using cups. I have been successful with this, and I believe you can be too! I embarked on the sourdough journey back in January 2023, and my loaves have evolved with tweaks to the original recipe from the… Continue reading Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe
This refreshing and yummy salad will give you tropical vibes no matter the season! Dressing 1/4 cup fresh or frozen mango 1/4 cup avocado oil 1/2 of a lime juiced 1/2 TBS raw honey 1/4 Tsp garlic powder 1/4 Tsp pink Himalayan salt Optional chili flakes, cayenne, or fresh ground black pepper for a kick… Continue reading 🥭Mango Shrimp Salad
💚🥬Big Mac Salad Recipe!💚🥬 🥬Greens of choice (Bonus if they are Tower Garden greens-Did you know the cost of lettuce is up 12.7%? No better time to grow your own, so ask me how! Would you like to grow your own? Sarastewart.towergarden.com for more info. 🧆Grass-fed ground beef (tonight was Hungryroot Grass-fed Meatballs) or substitute… Continue reading 💚🥬Big Mac Salad Recipe!💚🥬
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