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Oh zucchini, let me count the ways… julienned, coined, grilled, sauteéd, stuffed, kabob-ed, gratin-ed, muffin-ed, pancake-d… (I know I’m missing a few)… Right now, my zucchini method of choice is the simple ribbon. Just raw. Tossed into salads. I mean, how pretty are they? (Also – how pretty are those plates!?) I very often make corn recipes where frozen corn will suffice – but not this time. This is the time of year where my midwestern roots shine through and I say – you need to get your hands on some fresh corn....

Our family enjoys pasta at least once a week, so we’ve shared many easy pasta recipes on Inspired Taste over the years. I love calling on baked pasta like lasagna or stuffed shells on cold evenings. In the summer, we always have some sort of pasta salad in the fridge. Below, you’ll find lots of inspiration in the pasta recipes. There’s something for everyone, including pasta with meat sauce, vegan macaroni and cheese, and a few cold pasta salad recipes we love....

On the internet, kale recipes were all the rage a few years ago. But in my kitchen, they’re just as cool as ever. What can I say? Kale is versatile, it’s delicious, and it just so happens to be one of the healthiest veggies out there. You betcha I’m blending it into smoothies, tossing it into pastas, and simmering it in soups whenever I have the chance! At this time of year, many people start to think about adding more veggies to their diets....

Thanksgiving is next week, which means this weekend is for Friendsgiving! What I love about Friendsgiving is that it’s more than ok to change up T-giving traditions – to keep the ones you like and ditch the ones you don’t (bye bye canned green bean casserole!). To celebrate, I’ve put together a menu of some of my personal favorite recipes that I think will be perfect for the occasion. But before we get there, we should always remember that you can’t have a “Friendsgiving” without “giving....

If you like eggplant Parmesan, then you’ll be crazy for this air fryer eggplant recipe! I coat eggplant slices in a mixture of panko bread crumbs, almond flour, and Parmesan cheese and then air fry them to golden brown perfection. The slices are crispy on the outside, silky smooth in the middle, and filled with rich, nutty flavor. I’m always a fan of eggplant recipes, but without a doubt, this air fryer eggplant is one of my new favorites....

We are big fans of homemade salad dressing. It’s quick, easy and so flexible. Our basic recipe is to combine vinegar + Dijon mustard + something sweet + olive oil. For this, we went with apple cider vinegar and maple syrup then instead of using regular olive oil, we used a smoked olive oil. If you have never tried it, the smoked oil adds a great backbone to the dressing....

Fall might technically begin on September 22, but in our house, it never really arrives until I make this apple crumble recipe. Of all the apple desserts out there, it’s the one I come back to every year. An oat-y, nutty crumble topping covers a thick layer of warmly spiced fall apples. It’s eons easier than pie, and for my money, it’s just as good. So if you have a surplus of apples from a trip to an orchard, a farmers market, or the store, I hope you try this apple crumble recipe!...

On a crisp fall morning, these apple muffins really hit the spot. They’re moist, warmly spiced, and studded with tender chunks of apple. A sweet cinnamon crumble sits on top of them, offering a delicious crunchy contrast to their soft middles. Pair one with a hot cup of coffee, and you’ll have a hard time finding a more enticing autumn treat. I speak from experience. The temps dropped here late last week, just in time for the first day of fall....

This comes together very quickly and is perfect for busy nights. Thanks to brown butter, the pasta tastes nutty, there’s crunch from wilted kale, briny feta cheese, and a little sweetness from raisins. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: How to make brown butter perfectly every time. Brown butter is magical and tastes toasted and nutty. Use it in both sweet and savory dishes. Jump to the Brown Butter Recipe. How to Make Pasta with Brown Butter and Kale I love this recipe....

Panna cotta is perfect for making ahead of time — we usually make these one or two days in advance. How to Make Panna Cotta I love the combination of creamy panna cotta and blueberries. We make a quick and easy blueberry sauce, but a simple substitute is your favorite jam. When it comes to the panna cotta, we use a whole vanilla bean. They are a bit expensive, but you can usually just buy one in the store....

Pin Keema or kheema is typically a minced meat dish (usually mutton or lamb keema) that is spiced up and served in a few different ways. I personally love chicken keema with peas because the flavours are absorbed really well into the meat and I am not a fan of lamb or mutton. While you can reduce and adjust the amount of heat and spices in this dish, keema is typically greasy and spicy, a great side dish to mop up with some bread or nan....

Check out more easy dessert recipes on Edible Garden. Chocolate Banana Hazelnut Crumble Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 1/4 cup brown sugar (white should work too) 1/2 cup hazelnuts (or almonds) A generous pinch of powdered cinnamon (optional) 100gm chopped bittersweet chocolate (you can also use milk chocolate or semi sweet – choc chips not recommended since they are designed not to melt) For the crumble: 100gm / 3/4 cup plain four (or, try atta) 55gm / 1/4 cup chilled butter 10gm chopped bittersweet chocolate (I omitted this) A pinch of salt, if using unsalted butter Instructions:...

Here is the recipe for Chow Chow Sambar (Chayote Squash Cooked with Lentils) Ingredients: Chow chow – one, cubed Toor dal – 1/2 cup Water – 2 cups Turmeric – one pinch Green chillies – 2, slit on the sides Onion – 1 Salt – to taste Tamarind paste – 1 tbsp Sambar powder – 1 tbsp For seasoning Mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilly powder, chopped coriander leaves. Instructions:...

There’s a soup for all seasons, and summer is no exception. Chilled gazpacho, along with a big salad is my perfect summer dinner. And summer lunch. And dinner again the next night if there happens to be any left. This is a bit of a twist on a Spanish style gazpacho. I make it numerous ways, always drawing on the memory of the one I had on this day. Sometimes I switch up the peppers, sometimes I make it raw....

I’m so excited for you to start making this easy avocado egg salad. I’ve been making it a lot lately and love it. I swap avocado for most of the mayonnaise called for in traditional egg salad, and the results are out of this world. I love serving this healthier egg salad on toasted bread, in sandwiches, with crackers, and on top of a simple salad. Key Ingredients Eggs: This recipe calls for hard-boiled eggs....

Focaccia was one of the first bread recipes I learned to make, and even though that was many years ago, I still come back to it. Focaccia bread is easy (I promise). With our focaccia recipe, you’ll make homemade focaccia that is soft, chewy inside, beautifully golden brown, and crisp around the edges. It also tastes amazing thanks to our easy garlic and herb infused olive oil used to make dough and for baking the bread....

Is there anything better than a big skillet of sizzling chicken fajitas next to bowls of crisp lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and creamy sour cream? It’s hands on. We love that. We’re allowed to pack warm tortillas with whatever we like. I go heavy on the veggies and sides. So much so that I’m always shocked at just how large I’ve made it. Adam, he’s a little more restrained – a few slices of chicken, a pepper or two and some shredded lettuce....

More cashew recipes! How to make cashew butter and vegan queso (made with cashews) Tips for making cashew cream Use raw cashews, not roasted.Check the bulk aisle to see if your local store sells broken cashew nuts for a discounted price.Use a high-powered blender (or soak the cashews first — more about this below).Play around with different spices and flavors. How to make cashew cream We start with raw cashews....

This sausage and potato soup recipe is a dream to make on busy nights. Thanks to flavorful Italian sausage, you only need a short list of ingredients, and it comes together quickly. This simple sausage potato soup is hearty, comforting, and keeps well in the fridge for dinner tomorrow! For more potato soup recipes, see our potato leek soup or this creamy potato soup. Key Ingredients Italian Sausage: You can use sweet Italian sausage or hot (spicy) Italian sausage....

We Love This Brussels Sprouts Recipe This is a simple, delicious, and healthy recipe for cooking Brussels sprouts. It’s also my go-to method. If you have never sautéed them before, you need to start. We slice them thinly, and then as the sprouts cook in the pan, they wilt down, turn tender, and become sweet. Brussels sprouts are underrated and a nutrient powerhouse. They are good for you with high levels of vitamin C, vitamin K, and are antioxidant-rich....