Roasted Red Pepper and Shrimp Bisque

Bell peppers take me to a happy place. Whether it’s stuffed bell peppers, Greek salad, bell pepper breakfast baskets, pizza with peppers, gazpacho, or a healthy dose of my sister’s secret stash of smoked paprika added to pretty much anything, somehow I always hear myself letting out a little contented sigh whenever I’ve taken a capsicum-laden bite. This bisque, therefore, was born out of love.

Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs

By slowly stewing grass-fed short ribs, you can tenderize the beef while infusing it with big flavors. It’s simple too! Just throw the ingredients into your slow cooker, and at the end of the day you’ve got a hearty meal and a kitchen smelling of irresistible Korean cuisine.

Smoked Oyster Spread

Smoked Oyster Spread makes a delightful, tasty, nutrient-rich snack for the entire family. In traditional cultures, oysters are considered a sacred food — not because they hold pearls inside, but because they boost fertility and improve birth outcomes.

The problem is, many of us don’t know how to eat them or prepare them. Shucking fresh oysters can be intimidating for oyster newbies, and many of us have never even eaten them, let alone cooked them. So, how are we supposed to eat this sacred, nourishing food?

Baked Bell Pepper Basket: It’s For Breakfast

Imagine a bell pepper basket stuffed with bacon, eggs, and cheese, then oven-baked. The results? Delicious! Of course, how could it not be? You’re pouring your favorite omelet ingredients into a halved bell pepper, then baking them to perfection.

Easy Raspberry Chipotle Sauce Recipe

My first taste of a Raspberry Chipotle Sauce changed my life. I’d been strolling along the main avenue of the small Texas town of Fredricksburg, window shopping during an Oktoberfest. I walked into a store that offered samples of a variety of sauces and spice mixes and paused in front of the Raspberry Chipotle Sauce.

I liked raspberries. I liked the smokiness of chipotle peppers. Intrigued, I took a bite. It’d been poured over a small dish of cream cheese, and I scooped up a small bite of the appealing concoction.

My taste buds? EXPLODED.

Low-Carb Roasted Butternut Squash “Risotto”

I love winter squashes, so I’m always looking for more ways to use them in my Autumn and Winter recipes. This Roasted Butternut Squash “Risotto” shared by Karen of Living Low Carb … One Day At A Time promises to be a delightful addition to your cool weather repertoire.

Making Homemade Crackers Challenge

How are you coming along in this month’s Make Real Food Challenge? Are you enjoying your homemade crackers? See photos from readers, check out a few more great cracker recipes — including a soaked flour cracker as well as gluten-free cheese crackers. And, don’t give up! Making homemade crackers can be easy and fun.

Homemade Graham Crackers — Make Real Food Challenge

Graham Crackers. They bring to mind after school snacks, campfires and marshmallows, and sibling rivalry. When I started opting to only eat traditionally-prepared grains, I said goodbye to Graham Crackers along with many other convenient treats. But why? It turns out, homemade graham crackers aren’t any harder to make than cookies.

Savory Sweet Potatoes With Bacon & Swiss

I love savory sweet potato casseroles. Even as a kid with a sweet-tooth the size of Texas, I never enjoyed the holiday sweet potatoes smothered in marshmallows. ICK! Instead of cloying sweetness, robust, savory flavors are the center of this mouthwatering sweet potato casserole recipe. Buttery sweet potatoes are mashed with coconut milk, bacon, rosemary, and Swiss cheese.

Grain-Free Waffles

Think making tasty grain-free waffles is impossible? Think again. If you want the delightfully crispy outside, fluffy inside, and mild sweetness of waffles, but don’t want to eat grains, this is the recipe for you!