Warm, cozy, and just the right amount of kick — this Spicy Tortellini Soup brings comfort to your bowl with a hearty mix of sausage, tender veggies, and cheesy tortellini. Perfect for chilly nights, it’s a one-pot wonder that balances rich flavor with a little heat from Calabrian chilis. Serve it up with a sprinkle of parmesan and a slice of crusty bread for the ultimate cold-weather meal.
Midnight Pantry Pasta: Lemon, Capers and Anchovies
A simple weeknight pasta that tastes like sunshine. This bright, savory dish balances the briny richness of anchovies and capers with the lively flavor of caramelized lemon slices. Blanching the lemons in your pasta water softens their bitterness, while a quick sear in hot olive oil brings out their natural sweetness. Be sure the pan is hot, those golden crisp edges are what make this dish sing.
Veggie Based Harvest Bowl
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this harvest bowl a hearty mix of roasted chickpeas, caramelized sweet potatoes, crisp apple, and nutty wild rice, all tossed with massaged kale and a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s wholesome, colorful, and perfect for meal prep or a quick, nourishing dinner after a busy day.
Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken & Veggies
As the school year kicks into gear and the evenings turn crisp, this Honey Mustard Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner makes weeknight cooking effortless. Juicy chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and vibrant broccoli roast together under a tangy-sweet honey mustard glaze for a nourishing meal that’s on the table in about 35 minutes. Minimal prep, one pan, and cozy fall flavors, perfect for busy nights when you still want something wholesome and homemade.
Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Spicy Beef
If your collection of eggplant recipes is in need of a refresh, add this delicious dish to your repertoire. By scoring and roasting the eggplant with plenty of olive oil, you create a butter-soft, caramelized bed for a warmly spiced
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You Can’t Spell Northern Michigan Without Whitefish
You Can’t Spell Northern Michigan Without Whitefish. Okay… technically you can. But around here, it sure feels like whitefish is at the heart of every great Northern Michigan summer meal. Fresh, flaky, and perfectly at home alongside local produce, it’s
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Cherry on Top! A Compilation of Oryana’s Favorite Cherry Recipes
You can’t talk about Traverse City without talking about cherries. It’s in our DNA, our pies, our orchards, even our parades. While cherry season isn’t until late summer, the National Cherry Festival just around the corner! We figured it was
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Sweet Heat: Peppery Honey Glazed Chicken
Recipe and photography courtesy of grocery.coop. Looking for a dish that hits the sweet spot between spicy, savory, and satisfying? This Peppery Honey Glazed Chicken brings bold flavor to the table with just a few pantry staples and a quick
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Cauliflower and Chickpea Wraps
Recipe courtesy of: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 35 minutes; 10 minutes active Servings: Serves Six If you’ve ever had shawarma, this may taste familiar to you. Instead of meat, this dish relies on cauliflower and chickpeas. The spice combination makes
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