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Hi, I'm Marcie! I'm a culinary school graduate sharing easy, healthy recipes rich in seasonal produce and whole foods. My recipes will show you how easy it is to cook delicious recipes from scratch!

October seasonal produce
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What to make in October

Hi Reader, October marks the first full month of fall, which is hands down my favorite season. The weather is finally cooling off, the trees here in Boise are GORGEOUS, and some of my favorite produce like butternut squash, pumpkin, apples and persimmon are readily available. If you love fall as much as I do, be sure to check out my October seasonal produce guide. It's filled with recipe inspiration to make the most of what's in season this month. I'm sharing (5) of my personal favorites (and...

oven baked pork chops

I've been behind the scenes working on some easy and cozy dinner recipes, and one is coming your way next week. I just love this time of year! I'd love it if you would complete the quick poll below so I can provide you with what will help you the most: What kind of dinner recipes would you most like to see? Soups and chili Sheet pan dinners One pot pastas Slow cooker meals Instant Pot For now, I've got 5 recipes that I hope you will try this week. Which recipe are you trying first? Hit reply...

Persimmon salad

Hi Reader, I eat salad every single day no matter what season it is. And pretty much anything goes -- I'll toss whatever I have on hand in the bowl and it always comes out great. I have to admit that fall salads are my absolute favorite. I love incorporating my favorite massaged kale salad or arugula with ingredients like leftover roasted butternut squash, shaved brussels sprouts, broccoli florets, apples, persimmons, pomegranate, beets and more. All of the salads I make really shine with one...

BBQ turkey meatloaf

Fall has arrived and my autumn decorations have been out for over a week. I'm hitting a pumpkin patch this week hopefully and picking up pumpkins for my porch. This is the best season! Today I'll be watching football all day and cooking Sunday dinner for my family. Do you have any fun plans? I've got (5) recipes below that I hope you'll try this week. You'll find everything from breakfast, salad, dinner and dessert, and every recipe is easy to prep for the week ahead. Which recipe are you...

Roasted pumpkin apple soup

Hi Reader, Fall has officially arrived, which means soup season has too! While I eat soup year round, I enjoy eating more during the colder months when comfort food is a must. The glory of soup is that you can make it with almost anything you have on hand, including protein, fresh or frozen veggies, and pantry staples all apply. I've rounded up (5) of some of my favorites below, but you can also check out my collection of 20+ Best Soup Recipes to try as well. What's your favorite fall soup?...

Marry me chicken soup

My favorite season is just days away -- I'm so excited for fall! There's a chill in the air, and I'm craving all the comfort food. I'm sharing (5) recipes below that I hope you'll try this week. You'll find everything from breakfast, lunch, salad, dinner and dessert, and every recipe is easy to prep for the week ahead. Which recipe are you trying first? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking, Marcie 5 Recipes To Cook This Week Breakfast: Almond flour pumpkin bread I baked this loaf last...

Pumpkin pie bars

Hi Reader, With fall just one week away, pumpkin season is officially here! And there's a lot more you can do with pumpkin than bake a loaf of pumpkin bread. Whether you're grabbing a can of pumpkin purée or bringing home a fresh pumpkin from the farmers market, my pumpkin produce guide has everything you need to make the most of it this fall. My guide has a great collection of cozy dinners, baked goods and scrumptious desserts to choose from, and you'll also learn which pumpkins are best for...

Slow cooker turkey chili

Sometimes I just don't feel like cooking, but dinner isn't going to make itself. Or is it?! Dump-&-go dinners do practically make themselves. They're like getting a night off from cooking yet you still get a home cooked meal. I love when that happens. :) Below, you'll find (5) of my favorite dump-&-go dinners. Many are made in the slow cooker, but they also work in the oven or on the stove top in a Dutch oven. Which one are you trying first? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking, Marcie...

Apple Crock Pot Steel Cut Oats

Hi Reader, Apple season is upon us! Whether you're going apple picking or buying them at your favorite market, I've lined up some of my most popular apple recipes. The recipes below are the ones that readers make time and time again, and I've also linked my apple produce guide so you can find even more delicious ways to use apples. What's your favorite way to use apples? Hit reply and let me know! Happy cooking! Marcie Most Popular Apple Recipes Easy Apple Crisp ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clare said, "This is my...

Guinness beef chili

I almost always have a pound of ground beef tucked away in my freezer because there are so many ways to turn it into dinner. It's quick cooking, versatile, and perfect for those nights when I have absolutely no idea what to make. From easy casseroles and one-pot dinners to soups and bowls, there are just so many delicious ways to use it. I've got (5) of my favorite ground beef recipes below. Not a fan of ground beef? Swap it out with your favorite ground meat. What is your favorite way to use...