Mediterranean Couscous with Tomatoes & Asparagus

Mediterranean Couscous with Tomatoes & Asparagus

This Mediterranean Couscous with Tomatoes & Asparagus is the perfect way to use delicious seasonal veggies like tomatoes, asparagus, and wild ramps! It’s full of beautiful colors and flavors and is topped with a zesty lemon tarragon vinaigrette! Ramp season is far passed now that 

Greek Yogurt Taco Dip

Greek Yogurt Taco Dip

It’s Tuesday, so you know what that means! Tacos! Well, in this case it’s Greek Yogurt Taco Dip, which is even better if you ask me. Especially because this version is a bit healthier with it’s yogurt base to add some protein. It’s full of 

Baked Spinach Asparagus Risotto

Baked Spinach Asparagus Risotto

You can always tell when it’s spring in my family because that’s when we have the first Baked Spinach Asparagus Risotto. In fact there’s fresh, wild asparagus incorporated into nearly every dish. Asparagus was never something we would buy at the store when I was 

Eggless Ricotta Frittata

Eggless Ricotta Frittata

An eggless frittata probably sounds a little counterintuitive being that a frittatas are, by definition, egg bakes. Typically, eggless egg bakes are made with tofu, but that didn’t sound very appetizing to me. There’s a time and place for tofu, but I’ve tried a tofu 

Spicy Creole Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage

Spicy Creole Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage

It’s the time of year when all my meal planning revolves around what is available in the garden. Instead of choosing a recipe and going to the store to find ingredients, I go outside to find the ingredients and then decide what to do with 

Roasted Beet & Feta Salad

Roasted Beet & Feta Salad

This fresh Roasted Beet & Feta Salad is as simple as can be and extremely healthy too! All it takes are some roasted beets and freshly crumbled feta. The sweet beets are the perfect compliment to the contrasting sharp tang of the feta. Lately I’ve 

Creamy Broccoli Carrot Soup with Sharp Cheddar

Creamy Broccoli Carrot Soup with Sharp Cheddar

Creamy Broccoli Carrot Soup is perfect to enjoy midsummer when the broccoli is ready to pick and the garlic plants are putting out scapes. This hearty soup is full of fresh veggies and plenty of cheese to make it satisfying and delicious. Ingredients for Creamy 

Greek Garden Quinoa Salad

Greek Garden Quinoa Salad

This Greek Garden Quinoa Salad makes the perfect light dinner on hot summer days. It features cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and plenty of herbs plus some fresh mozzarella and crispy chickpeas for some protein. Take a trip to the garden or farmer’s market and you’ll have nearly all the ingredients for this easy summer salad!

Vegetarian Potato Leek Soup

Vegetarian Potato Leek Soup

Vegetarian Potato Leek Soup is a creamy dish flavoured with herbs and full of vegetables. It comes together quickly for an easy, yet healthy, weeknight meal. Although the recipe is vegetarian, this soup can be served with bacon for meat eaters or made entirely vegan 

Veggie-Loaded Turkey Pot Pie with Pinot Grigio

Veggie-Loaded Turkey Pot Pie with Pinot Grigio

Veggie-Loaded Turkey Pot Pie is made with a creamy Pinot Grigio sauce full of carrots, celery, corn, peas, potatoes, and of course, turkey. It’s then baked in a flaky, buttery, whole wheat pie crust. What do I need to make Veggie-Loaded Turkey Pot Pie? Here’s 

Olive Oil Roasted Carrots

Olive Oil Roasted Carrots

Olive-Oil Roasted Carrots (or really any veggie) are my no-fail side dish to compliment almost any main meal. You just can’t go wrong with something so healthy, easy, and delicious! The tender, slightly caramelized carrots with herb infused olive oil, Celtic sea salt, and freshly 

Grain Free Stuffed Peppers

Grain Free Stuffed Peppers

These Grain Free Stuffed Peppers are great way to fit in tons of veggies along with healthy proteins and fats. There’s a perfect blend of flavours packed into some nutritious sweet peppers. This recipe is a great alternative to mix up the standard taco night! 

Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus

Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus

This smooth, creamy Homemade Lemon Garlic Hummus is fresh and flavorful while also being very easy to make! The chickpea and tahini base is full of spices like cumin and paprika with plenty of tangy lemon and garlic for extra flavor. Use it as a 

Power Green Pizza with Sourdough Crust

Power Green Pizza with Sourdough Crust

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Just because it’s pizza doesn’t mean it can’t be healthy too! This Power Green Pizza is covered with dark leafy greens and three types of cheese. The sundried tomatoes and tangy lemon dressing give it an extra kick of flavor. 

Hearty Minestrone Soup

Hearty Minestrone Soup

Although it is vegan and gluten-free, this Hearty Minestrone Soup does not compromise on flavor! It is substantial and full of veggies and herbs to make a satisfying winter comfort food. I use carrots, celery, green beans, potatoes, and squash along with basil, thyme, oregano, 

Spicy Curried Meatballs with Veggies and Rice

Spicy Curried Meatballs with Veggies and Rice

These Spicy Curried Meatballs make a hearty weeknight meal that’s easy to pull together in a flash. The sauce is filled with peppers and carrots and the whole dish is served over a coconut curry rice. It’s a vibrant meal filled with color, herbs, and 

Fresh & Simple Pasta Primavera

Fresh & Simple Pasta Primavera

Today, I’ll be sharing a recipe for a Fresh & Simple Pasta Primavera. This classic, vegetarian dish is quick and easy to make and is a fabulous way to include lots of veggies in the meal. It can also be made vegan and gluten-free if 

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad & Ginger Tahini Dressing

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad & Ginger Tahini Dressing

With all the rich, indulgent treats of Christmastime (such as my latest snickerdoodle recipe), it can be refreshing to have something light and crisp on the menu. Today I’ll share a recipe for Mediterranean Quinoa Salad that is filled with cucumber, feta cheese, and pomegranate 

Turkey & Brown Rice Soup

Turkey & Brown Rice Soup

Here at the Fricke Farmhouse, we’ve had some blustery, dreary weather lately. These chilly days are best for staying cozy inside and what better way to do that than with a hot bowl of Turkey & Brown Rice Soup. This hearty dish is full of 

Parmesan Herb Smashed Potatoes

Parmesan Herb Smashed Potatoes

Though I don’t make them too often, potatoes are one of my favorite foods. It’s so hard to go wrong with so many ways to prepare them. They can be mashed, whipped, roasted, hash-browned, or made into soup or salad to name a few. Recently 

Salmon with Arugula and Artichoke

Salmon with Arugula and Artichoke

Though I turned vegetarian during a traumatic semester of Meat Science in college, I always kept fish in my diet. Ethically, it didn’t bother me as much as the other animals and I definitely needed to keep some protein in my life. Salmon has always 

Instant Pot Butternut Chili {Paleo & Gluten-Free}

Instant Pot Butternut Chili {Paleo & Gluten-Free}

October is National Chili Month, so today I’ll be sharing a recipe for my favorite seasonal squash chili. I adapted it from The Movement Menu and it will definitely be a go-to recipe for our house throughout the fall and winter. Instant Pot Butternut Chili 

Spiced Paleo Pumpkin Soup

Spiced Paleo Pumpkin Soup

Autumn has arrived at the Fricke Farmhouse and we’re embracing all the hygge vibes these days. From candles and cafĂ© lights to mums and crochet pumpkins, the house is feeling as cozy as can be. And of course, the kitchen has transitioned from operation zucchini 

Herbal Chickpea Stew with Coconut Rice

Herbal Chickpea Stew with Coconut Rice

Lately my garden as been overflowing with fresh herbs and greens. My favorite part of summer is stepping outside barefoot to gather fresh produce right outside my door. Last week I made this Herbal Chickpea Stew with Coconut Rice and incorporated spinach, pea pods, chives, 

Gluten-Free Italian Pasta Salad

Gluten-Free Italian Pasta Salad

Memorial Day is just around the corner, so I’m busy getting recipes ready for the big cookout. Pasta salads are always a staple for such events, so I created this Gluten-Free Italian Pasta Salad with homemade dressing. If you aren’t gluten free, regular wheat pasta 

Greek Spinach Pie

Greek Spinach Pie

Like most people, I have a really hard time choosing a favorite food. There are way too many delicious things in the world to pick just one and mine are always changing. But after making Greek Spinach Pie (also known as spanakopita) a couple weeks 

Egg-Free Cornbread Muffins

Egg-Free Cornbread Muffins

A good cornbread goes a long way. Pair it with soup, chili, salads, meat or really any main dish and it will be delicious. Or it can be enjoyed on it’s own with a little butter, honey, and some fresh fruit. The possibilities are endless