Recipes

Beet Salad with Feta & Pistachios

Mediterranean Salmon & Beet Bowl

Raw Carrot & Turnip Miso Salad

If you’re looking for a simple, healthy salad that celebrates the best of the season, this raw carrot and turnip salad i...

Garlicky Swiss Chard & Chicken Nourish Bowls

Sesame Ginger Chicken Skillet Dinner with Spring Veggies

Chicken & Chickpea Coconut Curry

This Chicken and Chickpea Coconut Curry Soup is the kind of simple, nourishing meal that makes seasonal cooking feel eff...

Coconut-Braised Collard Greens

If you think collard greens are tough, bitter, or hard to love, this creamy coconut collards recipe is about to change y...

Coconut Ginger Chicken

If you’re looking for an easy, high-protein crock-pot meal packed with seasonal vegetables and bold flavor, this recipe ...

20-Minute High-Protein Bang Bang Beef Bowls with Crunchy CSA Vegetables

These 20-Minute Bang Bang Beef Bowls are the ultimate high-protein weeknight dinner for busy nights when takeout sounds ...

Roasted Veggie & Egg Breakfast Casserole

A high-protein, veggie-packed breakfast casserole loaded with roasted vegetables, ground chicken, eggs, and egg whites. ...

Bison Burger Bowls with Cottage Cheese Special Sauce

A deconstructed burger bowl that's high in protein, loaded with fresh veggies, and comes together fast—perfect for busy ...

Cottage Cheese Hummus

This creamy cottage cheese hummus has quickly become a must-have in our home—and once you try it, you'll understand why....

Southwestern Turkey Skillet Dinner

A quick and easy one-pot turkey skillet dinner loaded with fresh vegetables, protein, and bold southwestern flavor. Read...

Whole Egg & Egg White Cottage Cheese Frittata

If you’re anything like me, you probably open your fridge and spot a container of leftover egg whites staring back at yo...

Turkey White Bean Minestrone

This cozy, high-protein soup is the perfect "in-between seasons" meal—light enough for warmer days, yet still comforting...

High-Protein Tuna & Bean Salad (Gluten-Free, Pantry Staple Recipe)

If you’re looking for a quick, healthy lunch made from pantry staples, this simple tuna and bean salad is about to becom...

Lentil Sausage Soup

The Ultimate Hearty Lentil & Sausage Soup for Cozy Late-Winter Nights When late winter drags on and spring produce hasn’...

Creamy Chicken Cashew Rainbow Salad

This creamy chicken cashew salad with homemade cashew dressing is fresh, vibrant, and incredibly easy to make. It’s the ...

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

If you’re looking for a bright, light, and refreshing winter salad, this shaved Brussels sprouts salad is exactly what y...

Chili Crisp Carrot Salad

A wintery riff on the celery, grape & cashew salad — ultra-crunchy, perfectly spicy, lightly sweet carrot matchsticks to...

Roasted Spiced Cauliflower with Dates & Tahini

Lightly caramelized spiced cauliflower florets paired with sweet chewy dates, toasted walnuts, and fresh parsley, all fi...

Apple, Fennel, Citrus Salad

A stunning shaved fennel salad with crisp apple, juicy pomegranate seeds, and toasted hazelnuts, all tossed in the most ...

Radicchio Lentil Salad with Creamy Balsamic Hemp Dressing

A stunning winter salad that pairs bitter radicchio with sweet roasted delicata squash, crisp apple matchsticks, earthy ...

Salmon Quinoa Caesar Salad

A hearty, nourishing salad packed with omega-3s, protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Flaky baked salmon and quinoa are tos...

Celery, Grape & Cashew Salad with Chili Crisp

If I were opening a restaurant, this salad would be on the menu. It's ultra-crunchy, has a spicy kick, subtle sweetness,...

Creamy Chicken Salad with Hemp Seed Dressing

Creamy Chicken Salad With Hem p Seed Dressing (Your New Go-To Healthy Salad) This Creamy Chicken Salad with Hemp Seed Dr...

Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & White Bean Soup

Creamy Chicken, Mushroom, and White Bean Soup (A Cozy Winter Staple) This chicken, mushroom, and white bean soup is the ...

Beet, Quinoa & Crispy Chickpea Salad

If you’re craving a “reset” meal after all the weekend festivities, this colorful Beet, Quinoa, and Crispy Chickpea Sala...

Autumn Beef Bowls

If you’re craving something cozy and nourishing to carry you through the cooler months, this Autumn Beef Bowl is just th...

Harvest Chicken Salad

This harvest chicken salad checks every box for me. It’s got a little sweetness from the apples, pomegranate, and roaste...

Mild Butternut Squash & Lamb Curry

This simple, cozy curry is the kind of weeknight dinner busy families dream about—quick to make, full of nourishing ingr...

Rainbow Chard & Roasted Vegetable Beef Bowls with Tahini

With the fall harvest in full swing and that crisp, chilly air creeping in, these harvest beef bowls are exactly the kin...

Lemon Chicken & White Bean Soup

This lemon, chicken, and white bean soup is a cozy, rustic one-pot meal that will warm you up from the inside out on a c...

Chili-Lime Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

This is my first fall salad of the season, made with the very beginning of our winter squash harvest. I love a hearty sa...

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (gluten free)

A good Caesar salad has always been one of my favorite foods—it was actually my gateway “salad” as a kid. My dad makes a...

Chicken & Chickpea Stew

With simple ingredients and vibrant flavors, this chicken and chickpea stew will become a new favorite on busy weeknight...

Moroccan Cauliflower Beef Bowls

Our fall cauliflower is finally here, and I couldn’t resist kicking off the season with a recipe that really shows it of...

Broccoli Parmesan Pasta

I love a good old fashioned healthy pasta dinner. This fits the bill in a few departments for ease, time, flavor, and in...

Detox Rainbow Chard, Cabbage & Carrot Slaw

This is by far the best healthy coleslaw I've ever had! It's loaded with crunch and a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy d...

Melon & Fennel Salad with Pistachios & Basil

If you are a part of our Tumbleweed Farm CSA there is no excuse not making this AWESOME melon and fennel salad. The comb...

A Really Good Tomato Salad

If you're swimming in tomatoes I've got just the recipe for you. This tomato salad is simple, versatile and so satisfyin...

Baked Halibut with Roasted Tomato & Corn Salsa & Creamy Cilantro Sauce

With corn and tomato season in full swing I'm back with another easy and delicious recipe highlighting my favorite summe...

Smoky Summer Corn Quinoa Salad with BBQ Tahini Sauce

Folks! This summer salad is a MUST make! Featuring all of my favorite summertime veggies like fresh corn, vine ripened t...

Farmstand Salsa

Break out your favorite tortilla chips and get ready for the best, freshest, straight from the garden salsa you will eve...

Summer Beef Stew

This is a luscious, tender, summer inspired beef stew that the whole family will love! Even my kiddos gobbled this up wi...

Blistered Shishito & Corn Salad

This blistered shishito and corn salad will quickly become your end of summer go-to salad. It's easy to make and will su...

Lamb, Eggplant & Tomato Stew

This is my kind of summer stew. The combination of Middle Easter spices with homegrown ingredients like eggplant, tomato...

Beet & Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas & Tahini

This is a delicious and simple recipe that I whipped up 3 days in a row for lunch. If you're looking for something simpl...

Zucchini Parmesan Pasta with Burst Tomatoes

This is a summer pasta worth making! It's jam packed with fresh zucchini (which I think we can all agree we have too muc...

Korean Beef Bowls

I went out to dinner a few weeks ago and ordered the Korean Beef Bowl. It was so good and I knew I wanted to create a ve...

Beef & Blackened Zucchini Tacos

Zucchini season is officially here. Are you scared? Yeah, me too. We've got thousands of pounds of zucchini ahead of us ...

Radish Salsa

I don't know about you, but salsa is one of my absolute favorite condiments. I add salsa to everything from tacos, to eg...

Beet, Avocado & Tahini Salad

Sometimes the best recipes truly are the simplest ones. This beet and avocado salad with tahini could not be more basic,...

Tzatziki Chickpea Salad

I might be eating this salad everyday this summer because it's truly that stinking good. This salad has everything going...

Backyard Turnip Salad

I love this lighter take on a traditional potato salad because it utilizes fresh summer turnips in place of potatoes. Th...

Roasted Beet, Pistachio & Fennel Salad with Citrus Dressing

When there are beets and fennel planted in the field right next to each other, it's my yearly reminder to make this amaz...

Best Broccoli Salad

Let me introduce you all to the most badass, best tasing, healthiest, crunchiest, lightest, wont weight you down broccol...

Broccoli & Kohlrabi Breakfast Tacos

If you're looking to make your morning a little more healthy with a breakfast taco that is loaded with seasonal veggies,...

Grilled Cabbage with Buttermilk-Dill Sauce & Walnut-Parmesan Crumble

If you're looking for a new way to enjoy cabbage during the summer months than look no further than this delicious grill...

Mild White Chicken & Zucchini Chili

This quick white chicken chili recipe is all about achieving a flavorful chili that can be eaten in the heat of the summ...

Zucchini, Chickpea & Herb Salad

I know a lot of people who get "zucchini panic" when this overly abundant veggie starts making its seasonal debut. Frien...

Cabbage Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Stop everything you are doing and grab all the ingredients to make this simple, farm fresh salad. This baby has everythi...

Swiss Chard & Pistachio Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

Please let me introduce you to your new go-to meatballs! These Swiss chard & pistachio meatballs are bursting with f...

Simple Carrot & Cilantro Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing

This salad is just what my body craves in the hot summer months. It's bursting with flavor, contains minimal (but high q...

Broccoli, Carrot & Kohlrabi Slaw with Peanut Sauce

This slaw has everything I love in a summer slaw. Plenty of crunchy veggies, a creamy and flavorful dressing, and a nutr...

Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Dill Chimichurri

This is the type of meal I could eat every single night of the summer! It's all about that fresh, zesty, flavor-bomb of ...

Simple Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

This beef and broccoli skillet meal is a simple weeknight dinner the whole family will love. And bonus, it all cooks in ...

Lentils with Roasted Beets & Carrots & Creamy Tahini

This easy to prepare dish is bursting with the flavors of spring on our farm. Roasted carrots and beets are tossed in a ...

Longevity Salad

I know it can be hard to get excited about a salad, but let me tell you--it's okay to get excited about THIS salad! Jam ...

Chicken Tacos with Radish Greens Chimichurri & Bok Choy Radish Slaw

Every Monday when the crew is out harvesting for our CSA members we talk about what to make with the weekly veggie box. ...

Beef & Beet Patties with Spinach Avocado Pesto

We're here with another CSA recipe of the week. These beef & beet patties are AWESOME! Seriously y'all need to make ...

Spring Harvest Bowl

If you're a part of our Tumbleweed Farm CSA this is the week to make these "Spring Harvest Bowls." Jam packed with fresh...

Arugula Hummus

Arugula is one of my all time favorite greens and this recipe lets you enjoy it in a whole new way! Not only is arugula ...

Spinach & Green Garlic Chicken Patties with Garlic-Mayo

These healthy spring inspired chicken patties come together in less than 20 minutes for a delicious, high protein meal. ...

Beef & Chickpea Stew

This hearty stew has it all. Warm comforting spices like cinnamon, cumin, cardamom and paprika. Fiber rich chickpeas and...

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Pork Stew

Who doesn’t love a slow cooker meal? You can throw everything into your slow cooker and head off to work for the day and...

Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Kale Soup

This hearty wintertime soup is the perfect thing to whip up on a cold evening. My whole family loves this recipe (minus ...

Pomegranate Salsa

This pomegranate salsa recipe is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors and is the perfect wintertime appetizer. We used u...

Sheet Pan Blackened Salmon Bites with Broccoli, Potatoes & Creamy Cilantro Sauce

I posted this recipe on my " Let Them Eat Dirt " website earlier this week because my kid's loved this recipe. However, ...

Radicchio Salad with Delicata Squash, Blue Cheese & Walnuts

This salad is the most lovely autumn salad I have made. Radicchio is one of my favorite fall vegetables to grow and harv...

Winter Squash & Potato Casserole

It's officially fall which means we are making our first official autumn recipe! With a combination of sweet winter squa...

Cilantro Lime Chicken & Corn Salad

If I had to pick a summer salad to make every week from here on out, this would be the salad! It has everything I love a...

Tumbleweed Farm Greek Salad

  This easy Greek salad is a summer staple around here. Once our farm's tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers start cran...

Salmon Crunch Salad with Creamy Peanut Sauce

Please let me introduce you to your new favorite summer salad! This salmon crunch salad has a lot going for it. So many ...

Chicken, Chickpea & Zucchini Soup

No matter the season I am a soup person. There is nothing more nourishing, simple or satisfying than a bowl of soup on a...

Herby Potato & Bacon Celery Salad

I love this fresh twist on classic potato salad. It pairs well with pretty much any grilled meat or fish you might be pr...

Broccoli & Kohlrabi Crunch Salad

This creamy, crunchy, and flavorful salad combines all of my favorite ingredients from a classic broccoli salad but with...

Beet Tzatziki

Please let me introduce you to your family’s new favorite dip! This beet tzatziki is bursting with flavor and is the per...

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

This cilantro lime dressing is the perfect summer condiment. It's fresh and tangy and tastes great drizzled over anythin...

Farm Fresh Ranch Coleslaw

My husband loves ranch dressing (Hidden Valley to be exact!) It's literally one of his favorite condiments. However, sin...

Teriyaki Salmon, Broccoli & Spinach Bowls

These teriyaki salmon and broccoli bowls come together quickly for a healthy weeknight dinner. Our farm is celebrating t...

Coconut Chickpea & Turnip Curry with Spinach & Rice

No matter how hot it is outside I still love a good curry recipe. Sometimes spicier foods help cool me down (it's a thin...

Farm Share Charcuterie Board with Arugula White Bean Dip

We're a few weeks into our farm's CSA season and as much as I love creating recipes to help anyone struggling with what ...

Quick Pickled Radishes

The only way I can get my kids to eat radishes is to quick pickle them. This recipe is SO easy and is a great one to tur...

Spring Garlic Scape, Bok Choy & Kale Fried Rice

Fried rice is one of the greatest one pot meals. It's easy, though you have to be patient as you add ingredients one at ...

Collard Greens & Bok Choy Slaw with Miso Sauce

If you belong to a CSA or you frequent your local farmers market I think turning pretty much any vegetable into a "slaw"...

Mustard Greens Breakfast Salad With Maple Glazed Turnips & Bacon

If you haven't gotten on the breakfast salad wagon yet I hope this is the recipe that converts you! Hot damn was this go...

Bok Choy & Kale Slaw with Creamy Peanut Dressing

It's our first CSA harvest of the 2024 season and I'm so excited to get back in the kitchen with some new CSA inspired r...

Carrot & Date Sprouted Buckwheat Muffins

We've had our first frost here at the farm (actually quite a few at this point!) which means that the root veggies are e...

Crispy Falafel Bowls with Beets & Arugula

Howdy folks, I hope you all have been well. I've gotten some emails from readers (who also follow on IG) wondering when ...

My Toddler's Favorite Green Beans

First of all, thank you everyone for your lovely comments on my last post. This little community is truly wonderful and ...

Fresh Blueberry Rye Muffins

So I'm on a baking kick right now. Between all the fresh fruit and veggies available I have been craving sweet and savor...

Zucchini, Date & Rye Bread

I'm sure we're not the only ones swimming in a sea of zucchini during the month of August! And while I love a good savor...

Greek Yogurt Bark

We are experiencing a major heat wave here at the farm and anything that can offer a cool reprieve is more than welcome....

Sautéed Frisée with Anchovies, Buttery Breadcrumbs & Tahini

Our CSA (community supported agriculture) is going off right now! We have 130 families who are a part of our farm this y...

Cold Noodle Pork Bowls with Almond-Sesame Date Sauce

It's getting hot out here at the farm and this cold noodle pasta salad is a welcome and refreshing dish to have on hand....

Chicken, Cherry & Poppy Seed Pasta Salad

If you're looking for a tasty, seasonal and simple summer meal idea, look no further than this pasta salad! This might b...

Spinach, Scallion Buckwheat Pancakes

With the abundance of fresh produce available this time of the year and a desire to spend less time in the kitchen I've ...

Crispy Rainbow Chard with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

I love exposing my little toddler to all the vegetables that are popping up at the farm this year. Last season at this t...

Fresh Turnip & Greens Quiche with Almond Crust

This fresh turnip and greens quiche is the perfect recipe to keep on hand all summer long. I love meal prepping a quiche...

Sprouted Nut & Seed Granola Bars

Folks, we've officially made these granola bars three times in the past two weeks and I can honestly say, we're addicted...

Garlic Scape Farro Risotto with Collard Greens & Sausage

This is one of those yummy spring recipes that takes up just a "tad" more time in the kitchen than most of my recipes. I...

Carrot, Beet & Date Breakfast Muffins (Toddler Friendly)

We are swimming in spring carrots and beets at the farm and these muffins were a fun way to incorporate a few of my favo...

Bok Choy, Kale & Beet Slaw with Creamy Cashew Dressing

Salad season is here at Tumbleweed Farm and I am here to share as many interesting, tasty and fun ways to use up all of ...

Beet, Bok Choy & Lamb Grain Bowls with Tahini-Date Sauce

It's a big week for our little farm. This week is our first CSA harvest of the 2022 season. It feels so good to finally ...

Spinach, Apple & Date Muffins (Toddler & Adult Approved!)

If you're looking for a simple, nutritious muffin for your busy family look no further! These muffins are delicious and ...

Spiced Sausage, Kale & Gnocchi Casserole

We've had a very cold and wet spring. The type of spring that makes it seem like outdoor dinners on the deck will never ...

Grain Free Rosemary & Beet Muffins

If I could go back in time I would have introduced savory muffins to my baby a lot earlier than I did. Pepper now loves ...

Savory Spiced Walnut & Tahini Energy Bites

I love creating savory snacks for my little toddler that are healthy, full of good fats, tasty, and easy to pack into a ...

Mini Lamb Meatloaves with Beets & Tahini (Toddler Approved!)

This is a real "mom win" meal for me. I don't know why I've never thought to make meatloaf in a muffin pan before but th...

Sausage, Apple & Veggie Buckwheat Muffins

I've mentioned before on here that I'm working on a toddler/family style cookbook (still a WAYS out) but in the process ...

Hazelnut Crusted Chicken Fingers with Greek Yogurt Ranch (Toddler Approved!)

I'm feeling really inspired to share more toddler friendly recipes on the blog as I'm working on a toddler recipe book a...

Cheesy Cauliflower Fritters (Toddler Approved!)

My sweet girl just turned two a few days ago. Any other mom's or dad's out there tear up singing happy birthday to their...

Late Winter Sausage & White Bean Stew

This time of the year always frustrates me when I'm in the checkout line at the grocery store. Mainstream food magazines...

Savory Broccoli, Sweet Potato & Cheddar Buckwheat Muffins

I promise you all that I'll post a dinner recipe soon. But right now I'm deep in toddler snack land and wanted to share ...

Parsnip, Cardamom & Date Crackers

We are in a serious cracker phase over here at the farm and I've been having fun testing a lot of cracker recipes for an...

Simple Roasted Red Pepper Soup (Toddler Friendly)

This soup is so simple and my little toddler loves it just as much as I do. She's a soup girl and we loved dunking "chee...

Ginger Molasses Oat Cookies

I was going to post this recipe before Christmas but I got hit with a stomach bug and got derailed for a few days. Howev...

Cranberry Almond Buckwheat Bread

This lovely little loaf turned out delicious! It's festive and utilizes local fresh cranberries and honey. I even added ...

Broccoli & Cheddar Millet Casserole

Warm, cozy, comforting. This meal is all that, plus it's a breeze to whip up! I haven't made a broccoli cheddar casserol...

Carrot & Turmeric Buttermilk Muffins

I love these muffins. They're like a ray of sunshine on a dreary fall morning. They're light, fluffy, and full of warmin...

Turmeric-Yogurt Salmon Pilaf

I love a hearty grain salad and this one is a winner! The turmeric-yogurt sauce has two roles in this dish- the first is...

Beet & Buckwheat Crackers

I am back with another healthy cracker recipe folks! I'm really upping my snack game over here as I need to have snacks ...

Broccoli, Sausage & Cheddar Egg Cups

Ever since the fall broccoli has been cranking at the farm I've been making these muffin cups on Sundays to have handy f...

Sausage, Kale & White Bean Soup with Parsnips & Carrots

I love this soup. I know many of you have probably had a version of this at some point. Maybe it's even a staple meal in...

Pumpkin Chili

Alright folks, now that you have my recipe for pumpkin cornbread I think it's time to whip up a batch of this pumpkin ch...

Pumpkin Cornbread & Buckwheat Muffins

I grew up eating chili every Halloween. My mom always made a big batch that she simmered on the stovetop all day and as ...

Homemade Cheez Its (Kiddo Friendly)

Folks, I think I've died and gone to Cheez Its heaven! Seriously, these are so damn good!! And healthy to boot. And I co...

Beet Fennel Soup

I'm on a fennel kick! We're harvesting the last planting of fennel at the farm and I'm doing my best to incorporate it i...

Apple Fennel Crisp

Do you ever eat a food combination that someone else prepared for you and think "damn, how have I never thought of this ...

Savory Pumpkin & Leek Buckwheat Muffins

My husband jokes with me that I'm obsessed with having snacks on hand for our little babe. He even calls it "AHS" -- alw...

Turmeric-Ginger Balls

Oh these little balls of sunshine are the perfect snack for your little ones. It's been years since I've made an "energy...

Wild Rice, Sausage & Squash Stew

If you're in the mood for one heck of a cozy stew, then look no further! This wild rice, sausage and squash stew is pack...

Coconut Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup with Chicken

You know you've hit a home run with a recipe when you get rave reviews from all the little people (ages 1-9) and adults ...

Spiced Millet Pilaf with Fall Vegetables

This is one of those one pot meals that comes together rather quickly and can pretty much guarantee a delicious and nour...

Spicy Miso Roasted Tomatoes & Eggplant

I spent the afternoon gathering eggplants and tomatoes with my sweet baby girl to make Amy Chaplin's "Spicy Roasted Toma...

Buttermilk Pumpkin Buckwheat Muffins (kiddo friendly)

We've had our first frost at the farm, all of the winter squash has been harvested, and the tomatoes are holding on by a...

Miso-Harissa Roasted Squash & Chickpea Salad

This salad has everything I love!!! It's a wonderful balance of sweet and spicy and the textures are awesome. Slightly c...

Ginger-Miso Squash & Bok Choy Soup

It's that time of the year when feel-good soups are on rotation. Without fail, whenever I feel like I'm getting sick I l...

Brown Rice Risotto with Sausage & Tomato Confit

If you follow along on Instagram you've seen me posting a TON of photos of us harvesting lot's of cherry tomatoes to mak...

Lentil Soup with Fennel, Sausage & Bitter Greens

As the weather takes a turn from clear skies and sunshine to clouds and rain, I'm gearing up for a week's worth of soup ...

Spicy Pork Bowls with Bok Choy & Broccoli

This nourishing bowl of pork and greens is the perfect transitional meal from summer to fall. We're currently harvesting...

Ratatouille & Sausage Quiche

I love this time of the year! The mornings and evenings have a cool crisp to the air and we can feel a touch of fall cre...

Green Bean & Potato Salad with Crispy Breadcrumbs

I love this light, bright and crunchy potato salad so much! One of our crew members at the farm had a green bean and pot...

Warm Collard Greens Salad with Toasted Coconut & Burst Tomatoes

I stopped dead in my tracks when a recipe popped up in my NYT cooking email for a kale salad with coconut, tomatoes and ...

Grilled Eggplant with Beet Relish & Tahini Sauce

I have never served eggplant and beets together in the same dish and I'm not exactly sure why because this was really lo...

Braised Celery with White Wine, Anchovies & Tomatoes

We have struggled over the years growing celery. In fact we were so bad at growing celery that we stopped planting it ye...

creamed shishito peppers

I love shishito peppers. But to be honest, I've really only prepared them one way. And that is to blister them on the gr...

Zucchini-Lime Vinaigrette

This vinaigrette is so darn delicious that I wouldn't judge anyone for drinking it through a straw. And what better way ...

Eggplant, Tomato & Lentil Stew

This is one of those lovely mid summer meals that brings me so much pleasure on a breezy August night. This meal calls f...

Summer Tomato Pasta with Sausage & Swiss Chard

One of the things I love most about swiss chard is that it can withstand the summer heat. Whenever folks are looking for...

Melon, Cucumber & Corn Salad with Zucchini-Lime Vinaigrette

This is an August salad if there ever was one! We are harvesting the first of the summer corn and melons at the farm and...

Zucchini & Blueberry Baked Oatmeal with Vanilla & Cardamom

In the spirit of keeping nourishing breakfasts for my little one on hand during the week this baked oatmeal takes the ca...

Lamb, Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole

I love flavors inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine and this time of the year the farm is cranking with a few staple ingre...

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Roasted Garlic Aioli

I could eat an entire plate of these lightly charred peppers with tangy aioli all by myself. Honestly, these are the bes...

Carrot Salad with Green Onions, Parsley & Hazelnuts

I know it might be kind of hard to get excited about a carrot salad. However, this salad is a wonderful example of makin...

Triple Berry Buckwheat Muffins

At the rate I'm going with all these muffins I've been whipping up at the farm, I might as well open a muffin shop! It's...

Blistered Green Beans & Tomatoes

This recipe for blistered green beans and tomatoes will outshine whatever main course you decide to serve them with! Ser...

Savory Beet & Buckwheat Muffins with Goat Cheese & Rosemary

I'm back on that savory muffin kick and this little number is my new favorite combo. I'm really enjoying having these sa...

Collard Greens Summer Slaw with Soy-Sesame Dressing

This collard greens summer slaw should technically be called "CSA Summer Slaw." This is a great recipe to turn to if you...

Roasted Garlic, Eggplant & Miso Dip

I love eggplant. It's one of those veggies that acts like a sponge and can be whatever you want it to be. It takes on fl...

Savory Buckwheat, Millet & Zucchini Muffins with Cheddar & Herbs

With the overflow of zucchini at the farm and some yummy local cheddar cheese in my fridge, I knew I had to whip up a ba...

Lentils & Carrots with Swiss Chard & Yogurt

This is the kind of summertime meal I love. It's nourishing, simple, and packed with a ton of flavor without much fuss. ...

Brown Rice Seeded Bread

I have been cooking my way through Amy Chaplin's newest cookbook " Whole Food Cooking Every Day " and I absolutely adore...

Beet Pasta with Caramelized Leeks, Hazelnuts & Blue Cheese

If you're looking for an easy weeknight pasta dinner that highlights some of the tastiest ingredients of the season, loo...

Chili Lime Kohlrabi Salad

It's great weather for tacos and yummy side dishes and the farm is growing all the ingredients to help make your next ta...

2-Ingredient Zucchini & Chickpea Flour Fritters

It's zucchini season at the farm and we've got a hungry 1-year-old that I'm trying to keep up with and nourish with ALL ...

Chilled Golden Beet Soup with Dill & Beet Greens Gremolata

It reached 112 degrees fahrenheit here at the farm today. We were sweating our way through our CSA harvest and boy oh bo...

Buckwheat Strawberry Muffins with Cardamom & Vanilla

Well folks, the muffins I posted last week were such a hit in our household that I knew I had to whip up something simil...

Lamb & Walnut Patties with Rice, Greens & Beet Dressing

In case you missed yesterday's post featuring that bright pink beet dressing , I've got a fun idea for you. Drizzle that...

Beet & Yogurt Dressing

I don't know how I've managed to get this far in my farming and cooking career without ever making a beet vinaigrette! H...

Buckwheat, Amaranth & Yogurt Muffins

I've come to the recent realization that most muffins I consume are basically unfrosted cupcakes. Delicious none the les...

Kohlrabi Chicken Salad

I love a good old fashioned chicken salad sandwich. In fact, I just love chicken salad. I love it on bread, wrapped in a...

Curry Roasted Carrot Pancakes (Two ingredients)

Hello all of you mamas and papas out there with a new eater (or two) in the house! I created these curried roasted carro...

Chicory & Rice Soup with Lemon-Chili Relish

Simple, refreshing and perfect for a light springtime meal, this soup checks off a lot of boxes. I love soup year round,...

Skillet Banana Bread

It's been almost three years since I've purchased bananas. When I set out on a personal mission to source local foods fr...

Spicy Pork & Bok Choy Quiche

Folks, if you are looking for a delicious and creative way to use up all of the spring bok choy this season, I've got yo...

Old Homestead Pie

The inspiration for this recipe came from "The Prairie Homestead Cookbook" by Jill Winger. It's a wonderful recipe to tu...

Simple Beets with Braised Beet Greens Puree

Sometimes the simplest of recipes turns into the best. And this recipe is one of them. You're going to have to lean into...

Arugula, Green Garlic & Walnut Pesto

Here's the thing guys- I love traditional basil pesto more than just about any other condiment. I love it so much that I...

Cedar Plank Steelhead with Chimichurri & Buttered Radishes

With barbecue season upon us this recipe is a surefire way to get your family on board with a healthy and delicious spri...

Quiche with Sausage & Mustard Greens

I'm back here sharing another great recipe that utilizes the second portion of that tasty pastry dough that I made a few...

Pasta with Turnips, Sausage & Greens

It's that time of the year folks! Our farmers market stand is filling up with all the spring bounty and our farm CSA beg...

Soaked Buttermilk Biscuits

On the weekends we usually make buttermilk biscuits and country gravy from my most recent cookbook Local Dirt . And whil...

Spicy Lamb & Beet Pot Pie

This is one of those great transitional meals that feels like a warm hug on a chilly spring evening. We are relishing th...

Amaranth Porridge With Stewed Tomatoes

Meals don't get much easier than this. We're working our way through last summer's freezer tomatoes and I'm still on my ...

Kid Friendly Beet & Herb Pancakes

Okay, so these pancakes are meant to be shared with all you mamas and papas out there with little ones just starting to ...

Buttery White Beans with Miso & Spring Greens

Spring is finally here at Tumbleweed Farm! After months of relying on storage crops, freezer veggies and lots of meat, w...

Soaked Breakfast Porridge with Blueberries, Cardamom & Cream

I will admit, I never soaked my grains until we started to incorporate them into our daughter's diet. I was too lazy to ...

Pea & Feta Fritters with Yogurt

It's feeling like spring around these parts! With longer days, more sunshine, wildflowers popping and spring greens fill...

Roasted Beet & Lamb Quiche with Spelt Crust

In the spirit of celebrating the "transitional season" and embracing what we have available local to us right now (even ...

Broccoli & Sauerkraut Egg Cups

Our little babe turned one on Sunday and for her first birthday we gifted her with some laying hens. It's been a while s...

Slow Cooked Pork & White Beans with Kale Chimichurri

I find the month of March to be one of the most challenging times of the year to cook and eat. The late winter season is...

Amaranth Porridge with Buttered Apples & Hazelnuts

We've been on a big porridge kick the last few months. I'm usually an eggs and bacon kind of girl when it comes to break...

Roasted Garlic & Herb Seeded Bread

If you're a fan of "bird food" you'll love this seeded loaf. If you're more of a traditionalist, skip this recipe and ma...

Baby Friendly Cinnamon Spice Pumpkin Pancakes

Every week I roast up a large winter squash from last season's harvest. We grow about 10 different varieties of winter s...

Broccoli, Garlic & Spinach Soup

We were in need of something light, bright and nourishing to help endure another snow day here at the farm. We were fort...

A Really Good Chicken Soup

We're gearing up for some winter weather here at Tumbleweed Farm and it's looking like we won't be leaving our house muc...

Lamb Meatballs with Beet Relish & Yogurt

I originally made this recipe for my cookbook, Local Dirt . However, I didn't get the photograph for the recipe into my ...

Salmon & Pesto Frittata

This is one of my favorite ways to use leftover salmon from a previous dinner. We are slowly making our way through our ...

Parsnip & Carrot Ginger Soup

I love the simplicity of this soup. It has very few ingredients but is so darn flavorful. It's a great winter soup for k...

Lamb & Walnut Patties with Sumac Yogurt Sauce

We are lucky that we have access to high quality lamb from some awesome farmers down the road from us. I love a good lam...

sweet potato curry

In the spirit of eating close to home and supporting my local community, I have met some pretty awesome folks along the ...

Spicy Black Bean Soup

It's a new year so I thought I'd kick it off with a new soup. This is one of those recipes that combines simple, hearty ...

Eggnog French Toast with Spiced Whipped Cream

This was our first Christmas as parents and it was a wonderful day that was made simple by not many gifts or activities,...

Butternut Molasses Muffins

It's officially winter. It's been a long time coming but now it's here. As we enter the long, cold and dark days ahead I...

Spicy Ginger Chicken & Rutabaga Soup

Not only are we all dealing with COVID-19, but it's also regular flu and cold season. And while we all try our best to b...

Buttermilk Biscuit Jammers

Folks, before I get to this recipe I want to tell you a little story about a girl and her biscuit. This story began when...

Cinnamon & Date Oatmeal Lactation Cookies

I'm really excited to share this recipe today! When I was pregnant I wanted to stock my freezer with some nourishing sna...

Turkey & Cranberry Pot Pie

I don't know about you all, but we have a TON of leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. We cancelled our Thanksgiving dinner...

Green Bean Casserole with Walnut Bacon Crumble

Whelp folks, it's officially Thanksgiving week. And I'm sure, just like us, many of you have had to change your plans. T...

Autumn Salmon Chowder

It happened. We finally had our first annual "kill frost" of the 2020 farm season. That means we are saying goodbye to a...

Spicy Pork & Delicata Squash Soup

Wow! Thank you all for your wonderful comments and excitement about the new cookbook on my last post . I've emailed the ...

Marinated Beet & Bread Salad from Local Dirt + a giveaway!

I'm so excited to share an exclusive recipe from my new cookbook "Local Dirt ". My cookbook is all about cooking with in...

Spicy Eggplant Pickle (and thank you!)

Before I get to this recipe I wanted to say thank you everyone for your sweet messages about the upcoming cookbook (and ...

Salmon Cakes with Chimichurri Sauce & Turnip & Cabbage Slaw with Yogurt Dressing

What's better than a giant sheet pan salmon dinner? Leftover salmon for salmon cakes! This is one of my favorite excuses...

Sheet Pan Salmon with Broccoli, Turnips & Turnip Greens Chimichurri

Well hot damn! If this recipe doesn't make an appearance on your table this fall I'm brining it to your doorstep! This w...

Brown Butter Hazelnut Granola With Cornmeal & Honey

It's starting to feel like fall and that means cozy breakfasts with a hint of warming spices and a big ol' mug of hot co...

Baked Rice with Slow Roasted Tomatoes & Feta Lamb Meatballs

Okay, so here is another late summer meatball recipe for you all. This recipe is actually two separate recipes that I se...

Pork & Ricotta Meatballs with Roasted Garden Tomato Sauce

This recipe for Pork & Ricotta Meatballs with Roasted Garden Tomato Sauce is from the pages of the newly released co...

Baked Salmon with Corn, Burst Tomatoes & Basil Vinaigrette

I know what you all are thinking and yes, it's another salmon recipe. But what can I say, it's salmon season out here an...

Grilled Salmon & Tomatoes with Herb Yogurt

It's peak season for all of my summer favorites. The zucchini (which I know many of you are probably sick of by now) are...

Summer Crunch Salad

Today it's just this simple recipe for our CSA members to access for their Tumbleweed Farm recipe of the week. Of course...

Jamie's Lace Oatmeal Cookies

To the woman who preferred dessert over dinner. Tea instead of coffee, and dogs before cats. The sight of a wooden spoon...

Spicy Lamb & Lentil Bowls with Blistered Shishito Peppers

This simple meal packs a lot of fresh flavors with hearty, nourishing ingredients that will leave you full yet happily c...

Lemon Buttered Salmon With Zucchini & Garlicky Kale

It's another tasty week of vegetables for our CSA members here at Tumbleweed Farm. We've been busy harvesting hundreds o...

Blueberry Cardamom & Honey Muffins

I love a tasty breakfast muffin that I can feel good about eating first thing in the morning. These muffins fit the bill...

Walla Walla Onion Dip

It's taken us years to get good at growing big, beautiful onions here at Tumbleweed Farm. Our first 4 seasons farming on...

Roast Chicken with Balsamic Peaches, Leeks & Thyme

Our next door neighbors have a small farm where they raise beef, chicken, pigs and goats. We pretty much get most of our...

Jammy Summer Squash Pasta with Basil and Anchovies

It's that time of the year where the zucchini and summer squash overflow the farm. Our farmers market booth and CSA shar...

White Bean Garden Salad

Creamy white beans, fresh herbs, and sweet sugar snap peas come together to create a lovely summer salad. Top this bowl ...

Carrot & Beet Morning Glory Muffins with Honey & Hazelnuts

I've always loved a hearty Morning Glory Muffin. My mom used to make them often when I was younger and we would freeze b...

Warm Beet, Fennel & White Bean Salad with Beet Greens Chimichurri

I love a good stick to your bones kind of salad that is chock full of seasonal ingredients and pantry staples that are e...

Kohlrabi & Turnip Slaw with Walnuts & Bacon

We've got another recipe that highlights two seasonal vegetables that our CSA members will be receiving in their veggie ...

Sheet Pan Sausages with Broccoli, Chickpeas & Kale

I love a good sheet pan meal and this one right here is a great combination. We've got a lot of broccoli and kale coming...

Beet, Lentil & Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

It's another week full of delicious veggies here at the farm! I'm so excited to share this recipe because it uses a lot ...

Simple Roasted Beets & Garlic Scapes

I almost didn't post this recipe because it's so darn basic. But honestly, sometimes I think it's easy to forget how to ...

Lamb Meatloaf with Tahini Sauce & Beet Relish

Sometimes I get more excited than others about sharing a recipe on here. I always post recipes that we love and cook oft...

Chicory Salad with White Beans, Anchovies & Parmesan

This salad is bright and refreshing while still being pretty darn hearty. It can be served as a meal on its on (I would ...

Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Stewed Chickpeas

It got COLD here. I mean really cold! So cold that we had to dig out our winter hats just to stay warm outside this past...

Roasted Beet Frittata

I adore beets. They are hands down one of my favorite vegetables to grow and eat. Over the years we've gotten a lot bett...

Roasted Asparagus with Preserved Lemon & Anchovy Relish

I think I found my new go-to condiment! Our good friends Colin and Kristen from Blue Bus Cultured Foods have started fer...

Spicy Pork & Turnip Soup with Soy Pickled Eggs

If you're looking for a quick, simple soup to prepare with all of your CSA turnips this is the soup for you! This has qu...

Morel Mushroom Pizza With Sausage & Green Garlic

The spring is a magical time of the year around here. With wild mushrooms popping up in the nearby forests and fresh gre...

Turnip & Chorizo Quiche

As we gear up for another farm season I'm excited to start cooking more meals highlighting produce from our farm and mea...

Banana Honey & Nut Muffins

I wasn't sure if I was going to be posting any recipes during this uncertain time. The state of the world is scary and h...

Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes & Hazelnuts

We're entering the very end of a long and dark winter here at the farm. And as spring teases us with longer, sunnier, an...

Garlic & Herb Flax Seed Crackers

Over the past few months I've been trying my best to limit my overall consumption of pre-packaged items. This goes for e...

Curried Sweet Potato & Hazelnut Soup

There's definitely a kiss of spring lingering in the air around Tumbleweed Farm, but the truth is, we won't have spring ...

Turnip Au Gratin For Henry

Over the past year I have moved away from sharing many personal stories here on the blog and have decided to dedicate th...

Cardamom Spiced Parsnip & Date Muffins with Honey & Cream Cheese Frosting

Folks, these muffins are a game changer for us. They're absolutely delicious and packed full of hearty ingredients so ev...

Instant Pot Whole Milk Yogurt & Greek Yogurt

If you've been following me on instagram over the past few months then you already know that I've been trying my best to...

Savory Chicken & Vegetable Pie With Hazelnut Crust

I roasted a whole chicken last week and we've been eating leftovers for days. The beauty of a whole roasted chicken is t...

Sausage, Kale & Root Vegetable Stew

I think this is going to be my winter of soups, stews and chowders! There's nothing more comforting or nourishing than a...

Miso Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Bisque

It's a new year and I thought I'd kick start 2020 with a new soup recipe for you all. The beauty of a soup like this is ...

Spiced Carrot & Date Loaf

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. If you're looking for a hearty breakfast option that...

Creamy Parsnip & Cauliflower Bisque with Bacon Crumble

This is a simple soup that really hits the spot on a cold winter evening. We had an abundance of autumn parsnips that we...

Harvest Duck Stew

This is a special recipe. It's a little more time consuming (though most of that time is hands off time) than many of my...

Creamy Parsnip Mash

This post is sponsored by Amity Vineyards . All opinions are my own. Happy Thanksgiving week everyone! I'm here with ano...

Spiced Butternut Squash Biscuits

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. We're getting pretty excited about Thanksgiving next...

Winter Squash Salad with Farro & Cider Vinaigrette

This post is sponsored by Amity Vineyards . All opinions are my own. Whelp folks, we've got just over a week until Thank...

Pork, Bean & Winter Squash Stew

This season we didn't raise pigs on our farm so with our freezer stash from last year's harvest quickly dwindling as the...

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

This post is sponsored by Amity Vineyards . All opinions are my own. Folks, I am so excited for Thanksgiving this year. ...

Sweet Potato & Hazelnut Stew

This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite winter stews that always hits the spot on a bitter cold evening. West Afri...

Pumpkin Spiced Hazelnut Muffins

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. It's officially pumpkin spice (everything) season. A...

Miso Mushroom Lentil Pot Pie

We're on a pot pie kick this fall at the farm and I don't see any end in sight! Once I got over my fear of pie crust (it...

Carrot Ginger Bisque

It's officially soup season here at the farm and I realized it's been far too long since we've made a simple carrot ging...

Pumpkin Pot Pie with Sausage & Kale

In the spirit of fall and everything pumpkin around here, I whipped up this tasty little pot pie. I loved using fresh pi...

Pork & Wild Mushroom Miso Noodle Bowls

When the lovely folks over at Umi Organic's got wind of our Local Thirty challenge (you can read about the challenge her...

Harvest Pork & Cider Stew

This simple stew celebrates the flavors of the season. Pork and apples are a natural match in the autumn months and when...

Hazelnut Crusted Eggplant Parmesan

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. This is our official last meal of our second annual ...

Moroccan Lamb Chili

It's officially fall, and here at Tumbleweed Farm we are craving all of the warm and cozy food! We picked up some local ...

BLT Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing

This salad is my farewell salad to summer. And no, that doesn't mean we wont continue to eat salads for the rest of the ...

slow cooker black bean, corn & zucchini chili

Slow cookers (or crock pots) are not just for the winter months. We're so damn busy in the summertime that making dinner...

Pork & Vegetable Stew

This simple recipe is a great one to whip up with the late summer veggies that are overlapping with the fall crops. I pa...

Summer Harvest Tuna Poke Bowls with Peach-Lime Sauce

Last summer I had the experience of a lifetime while on board a commercial fishing boat (the Opportunaty) on the Pacific...

Tomato, Zucchini & Corn Pie with Almond Crust

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. Ahhh, it's finally happened. The tomatoes, corn and ...

Peach-Lime Pork & Zucchini Noodle Salad

If I could eat this simple meal every night for the rest of the summer I would. The only reason I won't is because there...

Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Sauce

Quick weeknight dinners don't get easier or more delicious than this simple pasta. We're pretty excited that finally (al...

Zucchini, Wild Rice & Sausage Soup

I love soup year round. Even as temps reach the high 90's I'm a soup person and this little number is perfect on a hot s...

Zucchini Bread With Cherries, Chocolate & Cardamom

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. Whelp it's that time of the year folks...Zucchini is...

Cherry, Hazelnut & Prosciutto Pizza with Basil & Ricotta

Before cherry season is over I hope you all get a chance to whip up this amazing pizza. Sweet, salty, spicy and nutty-- ...

Ham, Pea & Leek Pasta

Can we all agree that ham and peas are meant to be eaten together? I really can't think of a better combination and this...

Turnip Noodles with Sausage & Kimchi-Miso Sauce

We've been on a big vegetable noodle kick here at the farm recently. We love these noodles so much that we're actually g...

Grilled Steak with Charred Leek & Herb Sauce

Warning--This sauce/dip is absolutely spoon worthy and if you aren't careful, you'll be eating it by the spoonful before...

Cherry, Chard & Hazelnut Grain Salad

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. I have my wonderful mom to thank for the inspiration...

Kohlrabi & Beet Salad with Yogurt & Dill

This salad celebrates two of my favorite vegetables--the often overlooked kohlrabi (which just so happens to be damn del...

Turnip & Bacon Fritters

I can't believe it's taken me this long to come up with this fritters recipe. Turnips and bacon have been a favorite fla...

Garlic Scape & Morel Mushroom Pizza with Turnips & Bacon

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. Well if the title is this post isn't a mouthful enou...

Beef, Mushroom & Bok Choy Bowls with Siracha Mayo

This is a great weeknight dinner recipe that is a breeze to prepare and is bursting with bold flavors. We're harvesting ...

Fresh Herb Biscuits

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my . Nothing tastes better first thing in the morning here a...

Spicy Tuna and Kimchi Fritatta

Okay, so I'm on a total tuna and kimchi kick right. I think it's the warm weather we're having and light meals that are ...

Albacore Tuna Bowls with Kimchi-Miso Sauce

Tomorrow is the first farmers market of our 2019 season. We've been harvesting all day (I'm on a quick lunch break) and ...

Roasted Carrots with Cilantro Yogurt & Peanuts

One of my favorite days of the week is when my NYT "What to Cook Right Now" subscription hits my inbox. When this recipe...

Potato, Leek & Ham Quiche with Almond Crust

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. One if my favorite "kitchen sink" meals is a hearty ...

Kimchi & Scallion Pancakes

"Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." Michael Pollan I am so excited to share this recipe for Kimchi & Scallion P...

Blueberry Ricotta Muffins

I’m so damn happy we froze as many blueberries last season as we did. The thing about eating “locally” in the winter and...

Honey & Nut Baked Oatmeal

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. March is one of the trickiest times of the year at t...

Simple Beet Soup

It's that time of the year when we're craving spring but the 2 feet of snow that's still on the ground is proof that win...

Moroccan Spiced Carrots with Ground Lamb

This is a great recipe to serve as a side dish for a small crowed or as a main course for 4 folks with a simple grain sa...

Golden Milk Breakfast Porridge

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. Tumbleweed Farm is currently blanketed by 2 feet of ...

Mushroom & Sausage Cauliflower Rice Bowls

When it comes to one pot meals like these cauliflower rice bowls, I like to keep things as simple as possible. Time and ...

Spanish Paella with Chorizo & Seafood

This post is sponsored by Wines from Rioja . All opinions are my own. One of the things we missed most during our Local ...

Honey & Cardamom Glazed Parsnips with Rosemary & Sea Salt

This is one of my favorite side dishes of the season. I love how sweet, salty, and earthy these parsnips are when glazed...

Golden Milk Goat Latte

This lightly spiced drink is the perfect winter warmer. It's chock full of my favorite spices and is wonderful to sip fi...

Sweet Potato, Kale & Chicken Soup

It's another soup recipe. I promise to get something else posted on here soon but for now, soup really is what we're cra...

Spaghetti Squash & Kale Soup with Meatballs

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. We've got an abundance of spaghetti squash storing i...

Farmhouse Cabbage, Sausage & White Bean Stew

My favorite kind of stews are the ones that really help you clean out the pantry and freezer. Oh yeah, and ones that are...

Winter Squash Galette

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. This winter squash galette is quickly becoming my go...

White Bean Stew with Parsnips & Bacon

A thick and hearty bowl of soup is one of the most comforting meals. And when you pair it with some fresh sourdough brea...

Spaghetti Squash with Sausage & Kale

Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite winter squash varieties that we grow here at Tumbleweed Farm. Unlike most winter ...

Tomato Fennel & White Bean Stew

This is a humble bowl of stew. The ingredients are basic, inexpensive, and nourishing. The ironic thing is that the reci...

Winter Squash Breakfast Porridge with Hazelnut Granola

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. All opinions are my own. Whelp folks, it's officially November which means I'm...

Penne with Winter Squash & Bacon

A bowl of pure comfort. We ate this dinner after a long, rainy day of harvesting for our last week of CSA deliveries. It...

Spicy White Bean Chicken Chili

I love a good slow cooker recipe and this white bean chicken chili is perfect on a breezy fall or winter night. This is ...

Wild Mushroom Polenta Bowls

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. I love this time of the year. The chanterelle mushro...

Spinach Soup with Blistered Tomatoes

This is a wonderful soup. It's one of those recipes you'll glance through and think "dang, that seems boring." But after...

Farmstand Beef Stew

This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is ideal on a chilly fall evening. We finally got a good storm that moved through o...

Honey & Cider Baked Beans

We're officially 3 days into October and we're still finding our groove after completing the Local Thirty challenge in S...

Toasted Hazelnut Butter

Toasted hazelnut butter for the Local Thirty is smooth, nutty, and has a touch of sweetness from some honey. Taylor and ...

Early Autumn Ratatouille & Polenta Bowls

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. This recipe truly celebrates the harvest. Summer pro...

Kohlrabi & Carrot Slaw with Smoked Tuna

This crunchy and smokey slaw has been on repeat at the farm this past week for quick lunches with the crew. We just join...

Oregon Hazelnut Pesto

Sauces and pestos have been our saving grace during the Local Thirty challenge. It's so easy to jazz up any meal with a ...

Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti with Farm Stand Tomato & Meat Sauce

The " Farm Stand Tomato Sauce " from my last post is getting a lot of love in this household. So much so that we're free...

Farm Stand Tomato Sauce

I'm not going to lie, this is one of the hardest "recipes" to write because it really is different for every person and ...

Simple Stewed Zucchini & Onions

Stewed zucchini for the Local Thirty might just be the easiest, most flavorful side dish of the season. One of the lesso...

Tuna Steaks with Zucchini Butter

That moment of awe after you catch your first ever tuna. Last week, I stepped out of my comfort zone, shook hands with a...

Zucchini & Sausage White Bean Stew

We are three days into our Local Thirty experiment and so far things are going really well. No one is starving, and we'r...

Pork Chops with Boozy Blueberry Compote & Polenta

We made this meal over a week ago and haven't stopped talking about it since. Everything went together so beautifully an...

Blueberry Cardamom Muffins

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. I absolutely adore blueberry season and I'm so happy...

Zucchini Swiss Chard & Chickpea Stew

This light and simple stew is perfect for a quick summertime dinner. And while I know it can be hard to think about cook...

Steak Salad with New Potatoes & Charred Leeks

This steak salad is a light and flavorful meal that is easy to whip up on a hot summer evening. We're in the middle of o...

Zucchini & Leek Socca Pizza

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own Thank you all for your amazing comments on my last po...

Kohlrabi Fritters with Garlic & Herb Cashew Cream

Whelp folks, it finally happened. If you can believe it we sold out of kohlrabi at the farmers market for the very first...

Simple Zucchini & Leek Soup

It's officially summer which means there's going to be a lot of zucchini recipes heading out to our CSA members soon. Th...

Grilled Lamb Chops with Arugula Chimichurri & Charred Garlic Scapes

One of the things that eating seasonally has taught me is to embrace the abundance of certain foods when they're at thei...

Steak Salad with Charred Vegetables

It's been one of those weeks folks. You know the kind....Not enough hours in the day, a to-do list that's growing longer...

Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cardamom Cookies

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. These cookies are everything I love in a treat. Not ...

Turnip Noodle Bowls with Grilled Chicken & Turnip Greens Pesto

This recipe is what seasonal eating is all about. With fresh ingredients, simple cooking techniques, and not a lot of fu...

Mustard Braised Rabbit with Turnips & Arugula Pesto

As we gear up for the Local Thirty (you can read about that here ) I'm doing my best to shop from fellow farmers and loc...

Grilled Salmon Salad with Turnips & Capers

Before I get to this recipe I wanted to thank everyone for your kind words and support from my last post. If you haven't...

Bok Choy Caesar Salad with Spring Garlic Croutons

We attended our first farmers market of the 2018 season this past Saturday. It was so wonderful hugging our fellow vendo...

Parsnip Cupcakes With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. One of the best treats in the spring is digging up s...

Simple Asparagus & Leek Soup

The evenings are still quite chilly here at the farm so a bowl of warm soup is perfect this time of the year. I love the...

Microgreens & Radish Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This salad celebrates the simple flavors of the spring season. Microgreens and radishes are some of the first vegetables...

Roasted Asparagus with Lemony Walnut Crumble

I love asparagus season and I'll happily eat it multiple nights in a row until it's no longer available. This simple rec...

Roasted Radishes with Anchovies

I absolutely adore radishes. They're one of my favorite springtime treats here at Tumbleweed Farm . I prefer my radishes...

Sausage Kale & Cauliflower Stew

April is one of those funny months where we're craving lighter food but the reality is that it's still cold, wet and rai...

Roasted Beet Tart with Almond Crust

This post is sponsored by B ob's Red Mill. All opinions are my own. This tart features two of my favorite things. Beets ...

Miso-Mustard Deviled Eggs

I love a good deviled egg and these miso-mustard deviled eggs are on point! They're the perfect happy hour snack and tas...

Goat Milk Latte

This post is a long time coming because I've gotten so many inquiries on my Instagram stories about my morning goat milk...

Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder with Fennel & Leeks

When you simmer a beautiful pork shoulder in a rich broth of milk, cream, vegetable stock, and lots of herbs you end up ...

Roasted Beets & Carrots with Miso-Yogurt

This is a wonderful side dish to serve alongside grilled chicken, steak, or simply served as an appetizer at happy hour....

Kale Goat Cheese & Bow Tie Pasta

Simplicity at its best! This pasta is the perfect late winter/early spring dish. We're picking overwintered kale here at...

Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup

Whelp folks, we've finally "sprung" forward and the days are officially getting longer. I love this time of the year on ...

Late Winter Farmer's Bowl

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill , all opinions are my own Taylor and I were prepping one of our hoop houses for...

Miso Pesto Noodle Bowls

One of my favorite days of the month is when my monthly Bon Appétit magazine arrives in the mail. I love flipping though...

Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup

This popular combination of carrots and ginger has been around for ages and I'm sure many of you have your own favorite ...

Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Chicken & Carrots

If you're looking for an impressive weeknight dinner that will wow your family but is a breeze to prepare than this is t...

Honey & Za'atar Roasted Cashews

Before I left for my road trip I whipped up a batch of these honey and za'atar roasted cashews so that I'd have somethin...

Lentil Mushroom & Kale Stew

Phew! After a full week on the road it feels damn good to be home with my boys, getting my hands dirty in the greenhouse...

Ginger Beet Muffins with Honey Cashew Frosting

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill . All opinions are my own. If you're a fan of carrot cake I think you'll be equ...

Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Miso-Tahini Sauce

Are you guys good at meal prepping at the beginning of the week? I'm the worst! However, I've learned the hard way that ...

Buffalo Chicken Chowder

I should preface this recipe with a little back story. When I first met Taylor his favorite food on the planet was buffa...

Cashew & Cardamom Date Balls

These little energy bites are perfect for a mid afternoon pick-me-up. They taste great with a cup of coffee or tea and s...

Spicy Chorizo & Cabbage Stew

I've been on a soup kick this January and I don't see this trend ending anytime soon. I'm particularly fond of hearty st...

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea & Kale Stew

The days have been slow, dark and dreary. January can be a tough month around here even though we're technically in our ...

Roasted Winter Squash with Vanilla Bean Brown Butter

After the success of the soup I posted last week --- Butternut Squash & Vanilla Bean -- (thank you everyone who mess...

Wine Braised Pork Shoulder with Cauliflower Purée

I've been reaching for my slow cooker a lot this winter and I encourage you all to do the same. This recipe is bursting ...

Butternut Squash & Vanilla Bean Soup

I love playing around with different flavor combinations in the kitchen and boy am I glad I played around with the ingre...

Brussels Sprouts & Sausage Quiche With Almond Crust

This post is sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. All opinions are my own Early mornings on the farm in the winter are one of my...

Hearty Vegetable & Ham Stew

This recipe is dedicated to everyone who is weathering the winter storms taking over the mid west and east coast. My in-...

Tumbleweed Farm's Favorite Kale Salad

"Do what feels right, not what you think others want from you." This is one of my intensions for 2018. I really want to ...

Honey & Thyme Champagne Sparklers

It's hard to believe that 2017 is coming to an end. I don't know about you all, but I'm SO ready for a new year and a cl...

Boozy Gingerbread Cupcakes with Maple-Cashew Frosting

If you ask me, gingerbread isn't just for the Christmas season. The warming flavors are perfect all winter long and sinc...

Split Pea & Ham Soup

Why is it that the most "homely" of soups are the ugliest to photograph? I did my best here with this delicious soup but...

Honey-Lemon & Rosemary Almond Flour Cookies with Cranberries & Sea Salt

This is my favorite time of the year to roll up my sleeves and bake sweet treats while listening to Christmas music. Hen...

Sea Salt Beet Fries with Garlic Cashew Cream Dipping Sauce

It's no secret that my love for beets runs deep. I didn't grow up eating them (heck I don't think I'd ever had one befor...

Curried Cauliflower & Chickpea Salad With Yogurt

I love roasted cauliflower and usually keep things pretty simple with herbs, salt and pepper. However, it's been pretty ...

Soy-Braised Short Ribs

Tis the season for breaking out the slow cooker and this recipe is your ticket to an easy, breezy and delicious dinner t...

Bourbon & Honey Roasted Carrots with Cayenne & Feta

If I could whip up this side dish for all of our dinner guests all winter long I would. The combination of flavors here ...

Ginger Molasses Almond & Oat Cookies

A dear friend of mine just got diagnosed with an egg and gluten allergy and wanted to see if I could come up with a cook...

Cauliflower-Cashew Alfredo Pasta

Smooth, creamy and rich. This is the kind of pasta I long for on a dreary day at the farm. This recipe is a great one to...

Chai Spiced Granola

There's just something extra special about the comforting flavors of chai this time of the year. As the days continue to...

Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale & Farro Salad with Cranberry Dressing

When it comes to grain bowls I'm all about loading them up with a mix of veggies (cooked and raw) and tossing everything...

Charred Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Dates

I thought my roundup of Thanksgiving recipes was complete until I whipped up this tasty number for Taylor and me last ni...

Chocolate Chip Kabocha Bread

I can't believe that the holiday season is upon us but alas, here we are one week away from Thanksgiving. I don't know a...

Potato Kale Cakes with Smokey Cashew Cream Sauce

I'm not going to lie, the inspiration for these potato cakes was the sole purpose of wanting a vehicle to serve with our...

Rabbit Stew

We've had our first official snowfall of the season here at Tumbleweed Farm and I'm not going to lie, I'm not ready! Las...

Parsnip & Apple Soup

If a pot of this soup simmering on your stovetop doesn't scream autumn than I don't know what to tell you. I love the fl...

Garlic & Butter Roasted Turnips

Today is our last CSA delivery of the 2017 farm season. Bittersweet is an understatement, but we're pretty darn happy wi...

Wilted Spinach with Wild Mushrooms & Bacon

What I love most about this recipe is that everything is cooked in one pan. It's simple to prepare and bursting with a t...

Watermelon Radish Toast with Miso-Honey Butter

Tis the season for watermelon radishes and we could not be happier! We wait all season long for these beauties to size u...

Autumn Spiced Pork Sausage & Kale Stuffed Squash

What I love most about this time of the year is introducing comfort food back into our diets. It’s been cold and stormy ...

Roasted Fennel & Beets

If you're looking for a simple side dish to carry you through the fall I've got you covered. This recipe is absolutely d...

Country Girl Old Fashioned

Sorry for my absence from the blog for a while. So much to catch you all up on but just know my absence is due to the cr...

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash

This is the lazy persons way of roasting winter squash and it ain't half bad! Instead of scooping out the seeds (or god ...

Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Vanilla-Bourbon Glaze

Early mornings sipping coffee and nibbling on a piece of thickly sliced pumpkin bread is the best part of autumn. It's q...

Pork Belly & Kimchi Turnip Noodle Bowls

Okay, I'll admit it, I'm a sauce person. If you've read this blog for a number of years than you already know that. Heck...

Lemon-Garlic Swiss Chard Salad

I love swiss chard. In fact, not only do I love preparing and eating this beautiful vegetable, it just so happens to be ...

Roasted Cauliflower & Garlic Pasta with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Comfort food anyone? This rich pasta dish is just what the doctor ordered after a busy weekend with the farmers market a...

Garlicky Roasted Potatoes with Wilted Greens & Bacon Gremolata

This particular salad had Taylor moaning while he ate. And you know it's a home run meal when your husband moans while h...

Roasted Pumpkin Bisque with Pumpkin Seed Dukkah

As we transition from the long hot days of summer and enter these early chilly days of Autumn, we're finding ourselves c...

Smoky Eggplant Tahini Dip

Before I get to this recipe I wanted to thank everyone for your lovely comments on the DUTD book giveaway post . I teare...

Jamaican Jerk Eggplant Steaks

The eggplants at the farm are coming in hot and this is the perfect dish to whip up with the harvest. If you're a fan of...

Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Cauliflower Couscous

What I love most about this recipe is how amazing our kitchen smelled while the meatballs were cooking. Not only did the...

Cherry Tomato Confit

This tomato confit is what summer is all about. If I was more on top of it I would have been making this luxurious condi...

Cucumber Soup with Bacon Gremolata

September, we're coming in hot!!! Damn, I know I can speak for a lot of folks when I say this year seems relentless with...

Spiced Cantaloupe & Honey Lassi

The cantaloupes at the farm only have a few more weeks of production so we've been eating them as often as we can. I lov...

Zucchini Butter

A very lovely stranger was shopping from us at the farmers market this past weekend and proclaimed that they were "so f*...

Cantaloupe Breakfast Bowls

The melons at the farm are peaking right now and they are so damn sweet and delicious that we've been eating them straig...

Beet Noodles with Sumac Tahini Sauce & Za'atar Spiced Chickpeas

One of the crops that continues to do well for us this season is beets. And while we've had our asses kicked in the bras...

Simple Nut & Seed Granola

It's been a roller coaster of a week here at the farm with quite a bit of loss. Our fall crops did not like the extreme ...

Grilled Steak with Green Sauce & Simple Radish Salad

We had a very successful farmers market last weekend and sold out of almost everything. It was the best one of the seaso...

Zucchini Salad with Corn, Squash Blossoms & Feta

Talk about keeping things on the light side recently! I hope you all aren't craving more in depth recipes because for th...

Grilled Chicken & Tomato Kebabs with Basil Vinaigrette

This is pretty much summer on a platter! Grilled chicken and cherry tomato kebabs with basil vinaigrette. Simple, flavor...

Chocolate Chip & Real Mint Cookies

I'm over the moon excited to share with you all that one of my favorite recipe websites has featured my Chocolate Chip &...

Simple Radish & Herb Salad

Sometimes I hesitate posting recipes on the blog that are too simple. However, sometimes we'll keep making the same simp...

Chilled Beet, Lemon & Yogurt Soup

In the spirit of trying to keep cool in the evenings around the farm we are now turning to chilled soups! I'm a huge fan...

Squash Steaks with Peanut-Miso Sauce

We’re in the middle of one of the worst heatwaves we’ve experienced ever since we moved out to Parkdale, OR five years a...

Vanilla Cardamom Bourbon Cherries

Cherry season has come a little later than usual this summer but that's completely fine by me! The long wait has been wo...

Zucchini Cardamom Bread

Zucchini is flooding our farmers market booth and CSA member's weekly veggie boxes right now. It's going to be in season...

Grilled Beets with Za'atar Lemon Yogurt Sauce

This is one of those recipes that's a true game-changer. And while I will admittedly say I don't like the term "game-cha...

Chicken Pesto Zucchini Noodles

There's no denying it now, it's full blown zucchini season! We harvested a couple hundred pounds this past week to bring...

Savory Oatmeal with Miso Butter

Don't get me wrong. I love my oatmeal with cinnamon and sugar but every once in a while a girl needs a savory bowl of oa...

Zucchini & Za'atar Soup with Almond Gremolata

The idea for this soup came to me while we were harvesting our first large harvest of zucchini this season. I know soup ...

Snow Peas with Miso & Mustard

Confession time....I despise picking peas. Ever since we worked at Hutchins Farm (years ago) I have had strong feelings ...

Swiss Chard Pesto Pasta With White Beans & Almonds

The swiss chard at the farm is bigger and more beautiful than ever before! We planted it where the chickens were last ye...

Grilled Steak with Crispy Garlic Scapes & Miso Butter

Tis the season for simple meals with bold flavors! I love this dinner because it's perfect for a warm evening with a few...

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

Simple, flavorful and oh so good! These grilled cauliflower steaks are a wonderful way to celebrate the flavors of the s...

Miso Harissa Salmon & Veggie Salad

Our good buddy Dan has been one lucky fisherman this spring and has gifted us with a TON of fresh salmon. We've actually...

Sesame Ginger Beef & Grilled Bok Choy Salad

Our CSA is the heart and soul of our farm. We couldn't make a living farming if it weren't for these amazing folks who s...

Za'atar Roasted Broccolini Salad with Sumac Tahini Sauce

This is a lovely spring salad that is filling enough to stand in as a complete meal. Between the quinoa, roasted veggies...

Rib-Eye Steaks with Radish Greens Chimichurri Sauce

This is hands down one of the best meals we've had this spring. The char of a hot grill brings out the wonderfully bold ...

Grilled Radishes with Radish Greens Chimichurri

As the days continue to get longer and our list of farm chores increases we are finding ourselves craving simple meals t...

Roasted Turnips & Mushrooms

Let the spring produce shine! This side dish of roasted turnips and mushrooms is a true celebration of the season's boun...

Simple Mizuna Salad

One of the best things about joining a CSA or frequenting your local farmers market is getting to enjoy all the vegetabl...

Radish & Herb Cashew Ricotta Crostini

If there is one vegetable that I do not tire of in the spring it's radishes. When Taylor and I are out harvesting radish...

Fried Eggs with Lemon Yogurt & Fried Green Garlic

The chickens are happily laying a ton of eggs these days and we've been fueling up on eggs almost every morning before h...

Grilled Bok Choy with Breadcrumbs, Parmesan & Lemon

This recipe is reason enough to head to your local farmers market this week to pick up a beautiful head of bok choy. Whe...

Turnip Salad with Yogurt, Herbs & Poppy Seeds

We've been harvesting the first of our spring turnips and I have been eying this recipe for turnip salad out of Joshua M...

Green Garlic Risotto

One of the best treasures of early spring produce is the arrival of green garlic. Green garlic (also known as spring gar...

Sesame Ginger Roasted Beets

This Tuesday is our first CSA harvest of the 2017 season. After the winter we had and the very cold and wet spring we we...

Honey Cardamom & Tahini Granola

Before I get to this recipe I want to congratulate the winner(s) of the DUTD cookbook giveaway . I was SO beyond touched...

Herb Roasted Chicken with Asparagus & Green Garlic

Before I get to this recipe I need to thank each and every one of you for your comments on my last post . First up, my f...

Lemon Asparagus Soup

My mom made this soup for me last week and I haven't stopped thinking about it since. This is one of those simple recipe...

Honey & Thyme Parsnip Muffins

One of my favorite spring vegetables at Tumbleweed Farm is overwintered parsnips. They are an honest treat because they'...

Steamed Greens with Lemon-Miso Sauce

Last night I gave an author talk at Book Larder in Seattle. I'm going to do a recap in another post but I thought about ...

Arugula Breakfast Salad

This Sunday I'm leaving Taylor and Henry at the farm and heading up to Seattle for 2 days to do a few book events. I'm r...

Honey, Pistachio & Thyme Buckwheat Cookies

It's no secret that I love sweetening my desserts with local honey from our valley. It adds such a bold flavor to everyt...

Creamy Cashew & Ginger Sesame Soba Noodles

This is a great transitional meal from cozy winter fare to light and bright spring food. We've been getting a ton of rai...

Smoked Salmon & Leek Frittata

Our neighbor gifts us with smoked salmon every spring and this simple frittata is the perfect way to celebrate all of th...

Lentil Stew with Turnips, Bok Choy and Mushrooms

This is the perfect stew for a chilly spring evening. We are finally harvesting the first of our spring greens at the fa...

Za'atar Roasted Asparagus & Egg Tartine

When I'm feeling lazy or beat after a long day dinner is typically a piece of thick sourdough bread toasted, and then to...

Beet Fritters with Garlic Herb Cashew Cream Sauce

I love this simple recipe for beet fritters. They are a breeze to whip up and are bursting with fresh flavors. This is a...

Miso & Ginger Chicken Meatballs

I'm going to keep this post short and sweet because we are just settling back to farm life after a whirlwind trip to NYC...

Roasted Asparagus With Hard Boiled Eggs & Fried Capers

This simple roasted asparagus salad with hard boiled eggs, fried capers, herbs and plenty of olive oil is the perfect wa...

Broccoli & White Bean Pasta

Today was the first official "oh shit, we're out of farming shape" day of the season. We experience this same day every ...

Brown Butter Cardamom Banana Bread

I hope you've got your bananas ripening quickly because this bread is off the hook. Nutty brown butter, fragrant cardamo...

Roasted Cauliflower & Za'atar Pizza

It's been raining like crazy today. We were lucky enough to break ground with the tractor over the weekend and prep the ...

Turnip Noodles with Beef Ragú

I'm definitely a minimalist in the kitchen and detest having to many kitchen gadgets. I'm pretty darn happy with a good ...

Curried Root Vegetable Soup

I'm beaming with pride as I sit and write this post today. Last night was my debut book singing in Hood River and man, I...

Za'atar Sweet Potatoes & Garlicky Kale

I'm not going to lie folks, this week has been an emotional roller coaster. I have never felt so overwhelmed in my life....

Farm Girl Veggie Bowls from the Dishing up the Dirt Cookbook!

Pinch me!!! The Dishing up the Dirt cookbook is out in the world today. I'm over the moon and cannot wait for you all to...

Vanilla Coconut Coffee Creamer

If you've been reading this blog for a while than you already know that coffee is a major food group in our home. During...

Turnip & Leek Soup

Before I get to this recipe I wanted to thank each and every one of you for your lovely comments on my last post . It's ...

Roasted Chicken Legs with Broccolini

This one pan meal is a great weeknight dinner and healthy to boot. We're slowly eating our way through freezer meat that...

Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower Bowls with Sumac Tahini Sauce

It's been a while since we've had a good "bowl" meal and this roasted veggie dish is on point. The za'atar roasted cauli...

Butternut Harissa Hummus & Fried Egg Tartine

I love having a batch of homemade hummus on hand and this version is wonderful. Sweet butternut squash pairs really well...

Braised Fennel with Hazelnuts

This simple side dish gets two very enthusiastic thumbs up from Taylor. And I'm right there with him. Honestly, I can't ...

Winter Squash Miso Soup

Winter squash miso soup is just what the doctor order. We're definitely craving spring around here but the weather isn't...

Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts & Bacon

It's been cold, wet and dreary here at the farm for the past few days and this easy dinner is perfect for a stormy night...

Roasted Mushroom Kale Salad

This roasted mushroom kale salad is one heck of a salad. It's tossed in a zesty ginger-sesame dressing and topped with s...

Chocolate Cardamom Oat Bites

Before I get to this recipe I wanted to say a big fat THANK YOU to everyone for your sweet comments, emails and instagra...

Smoky Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This is a clean out the pantry kind of meal and it's damn good! At any given moment we have lentils sitting in our cupbo...

Morning Glory Breakfast Loaf

This morning glory breakfast loaf is a nod to my favorite muffin--the morning glory muffin--a hearty, nourishing and rus...

Warm Dates with Olive Oil, Sea Salt & Lemon Zest

Happy hour is a closely held ritual here at the farm and we typically whip up something simple to snack on while we sip ...

Carrot Parsnip & Ginger Soup

If there's two root vegetables that get me excited on a cold winter night it's carrots and parsnips. These particular ro...

Cauliflower Miso Dip

If you're looking for a new dip to jazz up your favorite crackers or veggies I've got you covered! This dip is reminisce...

Smoky Bacon, Beef & Beer Chili

I had to get creative with what we had in the house for this hearty meal. I got our truck stuck in the driveway (in the ...

Polenta Bowls with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

Easy, tasty and filling to boot. I love a good polenta bowl and this simple meal is a great winter dish. The veggies are...

Inauguration Menu

Tumbleweed Farm's Menu For The Next Four Years (and beyond) Appetizers of Joy Salads of Laughter Entrées of Peace Desser...

Slow Cooker Chuck Roast

I feel like comfort food is in order tonight. The power has been flickering on and off all day and the threat of more sn...

Spaghetti with Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Sauce

This spaghetti was a total hit at our house. Comforting, filling and healthy to boot. Since there isn't much going on ar...

Winter Squash Morning Bowls

We're due for another big storm this week and I've never been so damn thankful for the surplus of storage food we have a...

Cranberry Ginger Granola

I tend to go wild with my granola adding a ton of things for crunch, taste and nourishment. I like a granola that's hear...

Celeriac & Leek Soup

I feel like this is the winter of soups and stews. We have over 3ft of snow on the ground here at the farm and we've spe...

Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites With Herbed Tahini Dip

When Taylor and I were back in Massachusetts for Christmas we went out to dinner with my in-laws at a great little resta...

Maple Pumpkin Bran Muffins

We've still got sugar pumpkins leftover from our fall harvest and I wanted to use some up so I could make something swee...

Turkey Vegetable Stew

When your husband moans while eating his turkey stew, you count it as a win! A few weeks ago we traded some Tumbleweed F...

Za'atar Spiced Cauliflower "Bagels"

Before I lose some of you (or you want to roll your eyes at the computer screen because of the title of this post) let m...

Sweet Potato Noodles with Fried Chickpeas

If you don't already own one stop what you are doing right now and order yourself a spiralizer . Seriously, it will be t...

Kale, Cauliflower & Chorizo Stew

Another storm blew through the farm and we've got another 12 inches of snow on the ground. It's been bitterly cold and w...

Roasted Delicata Squash Kale Salad

Simplicity at its best. This salad tested my urge to go overboard with toppings. I was craving a light salad that still ...

Broccoli & Za'atar Soup with Tahini Cream

The idea for this soup came from one of my favorite soups on the blog " Cauliflower & Za'atar Soup ." I love za'atar...

Beet & Walnut Lentil Salad

I love a good hearty salad that can fill you up and stand alone as a complete meal. This dish is a great way to pack in ...

A Really Good Salad

I know it's silly to title this post "A Really Good Salad" but the truth is, this is just that! After all of the wonderf...

Butternut Spice Oat Muffins

This week it's going to be all about simple, quick recipes because we're still recovering from an amazing holiday on the...

Korean Beef Bowls

I'm writing this post from 35,000 feet in the air. Taylor and I are headed east to spend the holiday with my in-laws. Th...

Chocolate & Cranberry Bark Coconut Oil Cookies

These cookies are pretty darn great and are perfect for the holiday season (and all winter long if you ask me!) They com...

Tomato, Harissa & Butter Bean Stew

We're still under a blanket of snow at the farm and it's been damn cold! I don't remember a winter when we've gone throu...

Honey Mustard Glazed Squash

One of my favorite ways to prepare delicata squash is by slicing it in half lengthwise, scooping out the seeds and roast...

Coconut Curry Pork Meatballs

Before the snow arrived Taylor and I harvested hundreds of pounds worth of root veggies to have on hand to help get us t...

Red Lentil Soup

I like to refer to this soup as "magic soup." It feels like one gigantic bear hug and will warm you from the inside out....

Wine Braised Beets

Hearty, comforting and perfect for a cold night. Sweet, earthy beets are braised in red wine and served on top of garlic...

Spiced Apple & Maple Walnut Bread

I posted a teaser of this recipe on instagram the other day and folks have been emailing me that they want the recipe AS...

Parsnip Chestnut Soup

It's been snowing for 24 hours straight with no end in sight. Taylor has been working out in the snow building our new g...

Spiced Sweet Potato Molasses Muffins

I feel like I'm nesting! After the most stressful farm season of our lives I've been spending almost every waking hour c...

Lentil & Mushroom Ragù

We've had our first snow storm at the farm and comfort food is what we're craving. This simple pasta is tossed with a le...

Miso Chicken with Cauliflower Mash

I make a compound of miso, honey and unsalted butter almost weekly to have on hand for smearing on toasted baguette or a...

Maple-Bourbon Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Now this is the way to serve brussels sprouts! They're sautéed until perfectly crisp and get bulked up with roasted ches...

Curried Sweet Potato Bisque

We are due for stormy weather over the weekend here at Tumbleweed Farm. Snow is in the forecast and I've been spending t...

Sweet Potato Morning Glory Muffins

Taylor's favorite kind of muffin is a morning glory muffin. We make them often in the fall and winter months and typical...

Rutabaga & Beef Stew

Taylor and I are busy gearing up for a long and cold winter here at the farm. As a result, we are in total panic mode in...

Butternut Kale Pasta with White Wine Cashew Cream

Thank you all for your sweet comments on instagram and here on the blog about the new website! I'm thrilled and I hope y...

Turnip Miso Soup

Before I get to this post I want to give you all a heads up that things are going to start looking quite a bit different...

Apple & Pancetta Stuffing Muffins

If you’re in need of a last minute side dish to contribute to your Thanksgiving feast I’ve got you covered. These Apple,...

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Apples

Another day, another Thanksgiving side dish recipe coming in hot! In all honesty, if I wasn’t planning on photographing ...

Rustic Pear & Cardamom Galette

This rustic galette was a great way to use up some pears that we stocked up on at the farmers market this past weekend. ...

Spiced Cranberry Daiquiri

We have a holiday tradition in my family and that traditional involves these cocktails. Every Thanksgiving my sister and...

Rutabaga Fritters with Apple Compote

Rutabaga fritters with spiced apple compote and cashew cream...Hell yes! Taylor and I made these fritters three weeks ag...

Roasted Fennel & Onions with Prosciutto

Roasted fennel and onions with prosciutto and parmesan is pretty much the best side dish of the season. You can thank ou...

Maple Pumpkin & Brown Butter Sage Bread

Pumpkin, spices, sage and brown butter. These are my favorite flavors of the season and this quick bread is definitely g...

Lentil Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

I can already tell you that it’s going to be a comfort food kind of week. The rain is here to stay and I’m not sure when...

Sweet Dumpling Eggs-In-A-Nest

How about a Sunday morning Tumbleweed Farm breakfast post for y’all? I was going to hold out and post this later in the ...

Roasted Broccoli & Chanterelle Mushrooms

My heart has been heavy these past few days and while I’m choosing to stay positive it’s quite evident that our nation h...

Maple & Cayenne Roasted Acorn Squash

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches I’ve been having fun experimenting in the kitchen with different side dish option...

Salted Cashew Cardamom Caramels

I’ve got your sweet tooth cravings covered! A while back I tried some date caramels from a small bakery in Portland and ...

Sesame Noodle Bowls with Lemongrass Meatballs

This is pretty much the noodle bowl version of the famous Vietnamese sandwich the Banh Mi. Everything from the quick pic...

Roasted Pumpkin & Apple Soup

A mug full of comfort! This simple roasted pumpkin and apple soup will boost your spirits on a gloomy autumn evening. Li...

Hot Buttered Whiskey Cider

We planted thousands of garlic cloves in the rain at the farm today. The fields were muddy as hell but we had to dig dee...

Apple Harvest Muffins

These apple harvest muffins are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and offer a lovely nutty flavor from almond flour (my go...

Kohlrabi Tuna Salad with Fried Capers

This is one heck of a tasty way to enjoy kohlrabi!! Fried capers, toasted sunflower seeds, tuna and plenty of parsley al...

Autumn Beet Soup with Cashew Cream

If you’ve been reading this blog for a few years than you already know how much I adore beets. They are in fact my “spir...

Maple Pumpkin Macadamia Dip

Happiness is a glass of wine, plenty of crackers and this festive dip all being enjoyed in the company of good friends a...

Farm Stand Meatballs

One of the perks of selling at the farmers market is getting to know other folks in our community who are growing/raisin...

Chard with Hazelnuts & Mushrooms

This salad has everything going for it. Meaty chanterelle mushrooms are cooked until tender and bursting with flavor. Ra...

Mushroom Hunter’s Potato & Squash Stew

Stormy weather has arrived at the farm and it has hit us pretty hard. A few large trees went down on Friday (luckily ver...

Pumpkin Cranberry Nut & Seed Loaf

I’ve got your weekend baking covered! This hearty loaf is not only festive, but packs a TON of nutrition in every slice....

Pork & Butternut Stew

Warm up this autumn (or winter!) with this simple and comforting pork and butternut stew. This is the kind of meal that ...

Wild Mushroom & Bok Choy Pasta

Tomorrow morning the alarm clock goes off extra early because it’s a big harvest day for our CSA members. CSA delivery d...

Honey & Rosemary Roasted Figs

Our neighbors gifted us with a TON of fresh figs from their tree and we’ve been eating them like candy ever since. A few...

Roasted Roots With Turmeric-Tahini Sauce

This week it’s all about the root veggies for our CSA members. The mighty rutabaga is making its seasonal debut in their...

Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Lassi

We often like to start our days off with a smoothie using summer fruits that we’ve frozen for a simple healthy drink. He...

Carrot Tahini Soup

I’m not sure if it’s the weather or just the fact that we’re starting to feel a little rundown, but it’s been a soup kin...

Miso Turnips

Taylor and I often joke that life before Japanese turnips (aka–salad turnips) was pretty darn grim. Neither of us grew u...

Cauliflower & Za’atar Soup

The idea for this soup came from our happy hour snack on Friday which was za’atar spiced kale chips. It’s been chilly en...

Za’atar Spiced Kale Chips

Friday night happy hour at the farm has been looking a little bit like this recently. We have local beer on tap in the w...

Fig, Gorgonzola & Prosciutto Pizza

Fresh figs, pungent gorgonzola cheese and crispy prosciutto make for an absolutely amazing pizza. We topped our pizza wi...

Roasted Carrots & Beets + Carrot-Top Pesto

This week our CSA members are receiving beautiful bunches of beets and carrots (along with many other seasonal gems!) an...

Maple Glazed Breakfast Apples

The apple harvest has been in full swing in our community for a while now and this spiced breakfast bowl is just what ou...

Wine Braised Eggplant & Tomato Pasta

There’s no denying that fall is right around the corner (our backs are completely tore up from hauling thousands of poun...

Black Bean & Corn Chili

Bursting with fresh flavors from the late summer harvest this black bean and corn chili is pretty darn wonderful. We enj...

Braised Mustard Greens with Sesame Chickpeas

This recipe somehow got lost in the mix this past spring and I’d somehow forgotten to post it. However, after coming hom...

Eggplant Miso Dip

This eggplant dip packs a lovely bite from the addition of miso and za’atar. It’s a simple dip or condiment that you can...

Heirloom Tomato & Herb Salad

We’re still swimming in a sea of tomatoes here at Tumbleweed Farm and this simple late summer salad is absolutely perfec...

Apple Fennel & Kohlrabi Salad

September is the best month of the entire year to be a part of a CSA (actually–it’s pretty darn great all season if you ...

Za’atar Grilled Chicken Wings with Tahini Sauce

I’ve been on a complete za’atar kick recently. We’ve been having scrambled eggs with za’atar and toast almost every morn...

Zucchini, Ricotta and Almond Flour Tart

This tart makes great use of all the zucchini and summer squash that continues to produce here at Tumbleweed Farm. It ma...

Sweet Corn & Bacon Relish

This sweet corn and bacon relish is the perfect topper for a thick slice of toasted bread. This makes for a tasty lunch ...

Grilled Eggplant with Za’atar

I’m an eggplant lover. Taylor, not so much. With that being said, every time I prepare eggplant on the grill and let it ...

Farm Stand Summer Vegetable Bowls

These summer vegetable bowls are loaded with some of the season’s best ingredients. Roasted summer produce is tossed wit...

Chili-Lime Melon Salad

“I’m sick of summer produce.” A lovely woman (who I’m sure had no intention of breaking my heart) proclaimed at our farm...

Grilled Corn With Jalapeño Honey Butter

Summer nights at the farm don’t get much better than a few cold beers and grilled corn on the cob. Seriously–we’re easy ...

Sesame-Miso Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers are thriving in the fields and our CSA members have been receiving an abundance of them for the past few weeks...

Charred Green Beans with Harissa Yogurt

It’s brutally hot here at Tumbleweed Farm. Hotter than it’s been all season long and we are feeling it. Chores are extra...

Sweet Corn Frittata with Cherry Tomato Compote

Sweet corn is making its seasonal debut here at Tumbleweed Farm and we are thrilled! We’ve been waiting all year to sink...

Spiced Summer Squash & Chickpea Bisque

It’s been a breezy and rather chilly couple of days here at Tumbleweed Farm . And while I’m a soup person year-round thi...

Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Muffins

This is one of those recipes that after just one bite you know you’ll be doubling the batch the second time around! Thes...

Sun Gold Tomato Toast

Sun Gold tomato toast with smokey seed clusters is about as fresh and delicious as summer time lunches get around here! ...

Zucchini & Squash Blossom Pizza

It’s offically August! And you know what that means? The summer squash and zucchini plants are going wild! We’re harvest...

Beer & Horseradish Mustard with Grilled Fennel & Sausage

This homemade beer and horseradish mustard is a new favorite condiment at our house. It’s great served with grilled meat...

Zucchini Noodles with Green Chile Miso Pesto

In another attempt to beat the heat we whipped up this insanely delicious no-cook meal. I was inspired by a recipe for a...

Tumbleweed Farm Summer Slaw

It’s getting hot out in the fields folks. So hot that mid day dunks into the irrigation ditch are necessary in order to ...

BLK Sandwich

The BLK sandwich, AKA– Bacon Lettuce & Kohlrabi– is pretty much the best sandwich ever created at Tumbleweed Farm. W...

Zucchini Basil & Leek Soup

This simple soup is a recipe of the week suggestion (among many others!) for our CSA members . It’s officially that time...

buttered radishes & ricotta toast

Radishes are one of my favorite root vegetables to grow here at Tumbleweed Farm. They are great eaten straight up with a...

Charred Romaine with Smoky Seed Clusters

Our CSA members received GIANT heads of romaine lettuce in this past weeks share. The lettuce at Tumbleweed Farm is doin...

Smoked Salmon Lentil Bowl with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

This week is kicking our butts here at Tumbleweed Farm. The weeds are growing faster than the plants and we’re already l...

Honey & Soy Glazed Radishes

I’m smitten with glazed vegetables–they are versatile and simple to prepare. If I’m making a side dish to share with fri...

Kohlrabi & Chickpea Curry

I know that kohlrabi isn’t a traditional Thai ingredient, but its crisp texture and slightly sweet flavor pairs really w...

Roasted Blueberry Crostini with Za'atar Honey & Walnuts

Pairing sweet and savory flavors is one of my favorite cooking techniques and this seasonal crostini packs a lot of punc...

Swiss Chard, Feta & Leek Frittata

I love the flexibility of a frittata. It’s a great vehicle for using anything in your CSA box or veggies that are starti...

Collard Green & Turnip Slaw with Spicy Seed Brittle

This is a recipe for our Tumbleweed Farm CSA members this week. We’re harvesting beautiful collard greens and amazingly ...

Swiss Chard Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese

One of the greatest joys of working at the farmers market is bartering with other venders for meat, cheese, honey, ferme...

Pickled Chard Stems

I love chard. It's one of my favorite greens that we grow at Tumbleweed Farm. In the late evenings when we walk around t...

Blueberry Almond Flour Muffins

These muffins provide a nice energy boost mid morning when we're out in the fields and need some quick fuel. I love how ...

Curried Kohlarbi Fries

Our CSA members are receiving a lot of kohlrabi these days and these curried kohlrabi fries are a great recipe to turn t...

Chicken Tacos with Bok Choy & Radish Slaw

These tacos are fabulous. They are simple to prepare and bursting with farm fresh flavors. Taylor loved them so much and...

Polenta Bowl with Garlicky Summer Squash & Kale

Our CSA members are receiving the first harvest of summer squash this week (along with kale and many other seasonal good...

Grilled Sugar Snap Peas with Spicy Peanut Sauce

The sugar snap peas at Tumbleweed Farm are abundant and wonderful. And while my favorite way to enjoy a fresh snap pea i...

Kohlrabi Tahini Salad

This salad combines a lot of my favorite things. Crunchy kohlrabi, a creamy dressing and salty sunflower seeds to tie th...

Banana Honey Bread

I ate the same sandwich for lunch every day for about 10 years when I was a kid. Peanut butter, honey and banana. It was...

Miso Glazed Turnips & Snow Peas

Our CSA members are receiving turnips and snow peas (among many other things!) in their veggie boxes this week and I tho...

Pasta with Mustard Greens & Pancetta

This quick pasta starts and ends in the skillet. It's flavorful with a zesty bite from the mustard greens, salty note fr...

Kohlrabi & Green Olive Pesto Pizza

  Kohlrabi is one of my favorite veggies to grow at Tumbleweed Farm. The bulb is sweet and crunchy and the greens h...

Strawberry And Yogurt Bran Muffins

  These muffins are an absolute treat. The strawberries continue to be productive and we're trying to enjoy them wh...

Bok Choy Salad With Miso Tahini Dressing & Sesame Cashew Clusters

  Raw, roasted, grilled or sautéed, You can't go wrong with a giant head of bok choy! We grow an abundance of bok c...

Strawberry Rhubarb Sparklers

Tumbleweed Farm strawberries are just about the sweetest thing I've ever tasted. I love eating them off the vine when th...

Spring Salad with Garlic Scape Herbed Croutons

  This salad is a beat the heat kind of salad. It's simple, refreshing and perfect after a long and hot day in the ...

Spaghetti with Collard Greens, White Beans & Turnips

  Last year at this time the fields were thriving with an abundance of broccoli and cauliflower (and the potato pla...

Grilled Garlic Scapes with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto and Sea Salt

We're experiencing our first heatwave of the farm season and it feels like we're moving through molasses out in the fiel...

Cold Brew Chocolate & Cinnamon Shake

The weather forecast at the farm is looking pretty toasty. And by a little toasty, I mean we're nearing 100 degrees on S...

Chickpea Pancakes with Radish Top & Herb Yogurt Sauce

These savory chickpea pancakes (also known as socca) come together in a flash and are a lovely vehicle for topping with ...

Turnip Greens Pesto Pizza

This pizza was the highlight of our weekend. After a warm and sunny afternoon spent in the dirt, we came into the house ...

Bok Choy & Turnip Miso-Ramen with Soy Sauce Eggs

This recipe is dedicated to all of our amazing CSA members who received quite a bit of bok choy, turnips and radishes in...

Roasted Strawberries with Coconut Whipped Cream

The strawberries at Tumbleweed Farm are just beginning to ripen and this simple dessert is going to be your best friend ...

Spaghetti with Arugula-Almond Pesto

Our first CSA haul of the 2016 season is on Tuesday so naturally we’ve decided to carbo load for the long days ahead! We...

Honey Glazed Turnips

The turnips at the farm are so tender and sweet that I’ve been eating them raw most days. They’re a perfect mid-afternoo...

Bok Choy Coconut Curry

We were in need of a little comfort food this weekend. I’ll save some of the details for a Fridays at the Farm post but ...

Chicken with Charred Bok Choy, Radishes & Peanut Sauce

We’re off to our second farmers market of the season tomorrow morning and the truck will be packed to the brim with plen...

Minty Pea Soup with Green Garlic & Cashew Cream

We sold out of green garlic (aka spring garlic) at the farmers market last Saturday and I could not be more thrilled! Mo...

Chocolate Chip & Fennel Seed Cookies

These cookies are a game changer. Not only do chocolate and fennel go together (who knew?) but instead of butter they’re...

Spring Tartines with Cashew & Caper Dill Spread

Whenever I’m not in the mood to cook I’ll toast up some bread and layer on a dip or sauce and tons of veggies. Simple an...

Mustard Greens with Balsamic-Glazed Chickpeas

We’re heading to the farmers market this weekend with a truckload of mustard greens! We’re still a few weeks away from h...

Fennel Sausage and Ricotta Pizza

We have been on a mad spring clean to clear out/eat everything from our chest freezer in order to make room for the upco...

Cauliflower “Couscous” with Peas, Mint & Feta

Light, refreshing and delicious to boot, this is one of my favorite springtime meals at the moment. I’ve made cauliflowe...

Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken & Dijon Tahini Dressing

We've been eating quite a bit of kale around these parts and I'm not complaining. We grew kale all winter in one of our ...

Spring Pea Spaghetti with Herbed Tahini Sauce

If a delicious dinner can be on the table in less than 25 minutes I consider it a success. This spring spaghetti is burs...

Charred Leeks & Asparagus with Soft Boiled Egg & Sausage

This was a celebratory meal. Taylor finished building the deer fence a few weeks ago and the entire process involved a l...

Cinnamon Date Lattes

Properly caffeinating ourselves in the morning is a must these days. And while I'm the first to admit that we can someti...

Scallion Miso Butter with Spring Veggies

One of my absolute favorite springtime snacks is raw veggies served with some butter and sea salt. Simple and oh so good...

Roasted Asparagus and Cashew Ricotta Tartine

This weekend kicked our asses. It was absolutely gorgeous at the farm but the workload was almost unbearable. There trul...

Ginger-Rosemary Lemon Cocktails

  The sun has been shining, the days have been long and cocktail hour still remains a priority a couple of evenings...

Honey Nut Granola Breakfast Bowls

We've been on a homemade granola kick recently and my two favorite granola recipes of the moment are my cardamom spice g...

Spring Greens Soup

Simplicity at its best. This soup highlights some of the first of the spring greens and herbs popping up at the farm. It...

Roasted Potatoes with Romesco Sauce & Soft Boiled Egg

One of the things that I regret not sharing much of on the blog is our recipes for canning/freezing vegetables and sauce...

Spring Broccolini And Mushroom Pasta With Ginger Miso Sauce

When I'm feeling lazy in the kitchen I'm so thankful for our stash of pasta noodles in the cupboard. Pasta night is one ...

Roasted Beet Crostini With Pistachio Mint Pesto

When I was in New York a few weeks ago I was lucky enough to eat some incredible food at some really rad restaurants. On...

Miso Tahini Hummus

It was only a matter of time before I combined two of my favorite ingredients--miso and tahini --and whipped them up int...

Roasted Asparagus with Fried Egg

It finally feels like spring has arrived at the farm. After what has felt like months of rain the sun has finally greete...

Cardamom Spiced Granola Parfait

We've been hitting the eggs pretty hard recently so I thought I'd switch up our morning routine a bit with this really t...

Pickled Beet Eggs with Za'atar

In honor of the upcoming easter holiday I thought I'd share one of my favorite appetizers of the season. Pickled beet ha...

Lentil Vegetable and Chorizo Stew

It may officially be Spring but it is officially cold and dreary at the Farm. We worked our tails off in the rain transp...

Spiced Honey Parsnip Bread

It's going to be a rainy week here at Tumbleweed Farm. It can be hard to motivate to head out to the fields when it's we...

Spiced Carrot Coconut Soup

It's this time of the year as we transition into lighter meals that the weather still warrants some comforting flavors. ...

Mustard Greens + Gruyere Quiche with Almond Crust

There are two things currently going strong at Tumbleweed Farm and that is the abundance of eggs from the chickens and a...

Miso Tahini Chickpea Stew

I seeded all of our tomatoes in the greenhouse today while a snow/rain mixture fell quietly on the greenhouse roof. It's...

Hoisin-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

These hoisin-glazed brussels sprouts are a wonderful side dish to serve with rice, pork chops, tofu or simply eaten on t...

Pan Fried Polenta with Mushroom + Leek Ragu

This is an easy meal to prepare while still feeling quite decadent at the same time. I always have a tube of prep cooked...

White Bean Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Gremolata

Creamy, comforting and delicious. This soup was the highlight of our weekend and with good reason; it's simple to prepar...

Honey and Cardamom Whipped Sweet Potatoes

With the farm season hovering over us like a dark cloud I've been trying to enjoy as much time in my kitchen as possible...

Chickpea Tahini Salad Wraps

These chickpea tahini salad wraps are my favorite lunch at the moment. They're filling without weighing you down and loa...

Teriyaki Salmon with Broccolini

Late last fall our neighbor gifted us with 5 pounds of fresh caught salmon. It was an awesome gift and we ate most of it...

Spiced Cauliflower with Tahini

Instead of a "Fridays at the Farm" post today I'm sharing this salad instead. I kept my camera indoors this past week an...

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Leeks and Toasted Almond Crumble

This simple dish can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner. I love brussels sprouts and haven't cooked with them enoug...

Oat & Honey Cardamom Cookies

It's Sunday evening (February 21st) and I can officially say that Tumbleweed Farm has begun it's 2016 season. The greenh...

Harissa Roasted Chicken & Cauliflower with Chickpeas

This one pot chicken dish is a great recipe to keep in your back pocket for simple weeknight cooking. The flavors are br...

Creamy Broccoli Chickpea Soup

I love a simple, uncomplicated soup. This particular recipe is a breeze to prepare and you probably have everything you ...

Beet & Chickpea Pasta with Lemon Tahini Sauce

This post is going to be short and sweet. As deadlines approach for the cookbook I'm trying to post on the blog as much ...

Spiced Almond Smoothie

Thick, creamy, and perfectly spiced. This is the kind of morning beverage that will put a little spring into your step a...

Crispy Broccolini & Chickpea Salad

Quick, nourishing, and delicious. This meal was a total winner in the Tumbleweed Farm kitchen. We've been doing our best...

Ginger Miso Sweet Potato Bisque

When life feels a little stressful and crazy there is nothing more soothing (or reassuring) than a piping hot bowl of cr...

Almond Spiced Honey Oatmeal Muffins

Pour a cup of coffee, grab the morning paper and just relax a bit with these simple breakfast muffins. Mornings can be t...

Chicken And Miso Glazed Veggies

This was a clean out the fridge meal. There wasn't much thought that went into the preparation of this dish except that ...

Spiced Almond Latte

I typically take my morning cup of coffee strong and black. However, if I'm feeling fancy I'll top my morning brew with ...

Winter Squash Chana Masala

The snow continues to fall and the evenings are quite chilly around these parts. My favorite way to pass the time in the...

Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Soba Noodles

This simple soba noodle dish is one of those meals that I seem to turn back to time and time again. I have a version of ...

Spiced Carrots Over Lentils with Yogurt

It's been a crazy couple of days photographing recipes for my cookbook so meals on the blog are going to be pretty simpl...

Chicken Soup For the Chilly Soul

It is cold here. I mean really cold. The farmhouse is heated by a wood stove only and we've been taking turns stoking th...

Cranberry & Anise Almond Flour Muffins

This past week I have dedicated a lot of my days (and nights) working on my cookbook . I've been making a lot of progres...

Cranberry & Ginger Bourbon Smash

It's the Monday before Christmas and I have cocktails on my mind. However, not just any cocktails...these cranberry &amp...

Spiced Ginger Loaf + Muffins

We chopped down our Christmas tree from the upper field of Tumbleweed Farm and dragged that puppy down to the farmhouse....

Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup

It's been so stormy here recently and mugs of warm, comforting soup are becoming a weeknight trend in the farm kitchen. ...

Victory Chili + Whole Wheat Butternut Biscuits

This chili is a celebratory meal. It's the kind of dinner that calls for a toast. We'll raise our glasses and give thank...

Tumbleweed Farm Potato Leek Soup with Herbed Socca Flatebread

Hanging out by the wood stove, playing endless card games, drinking tea (or wine depending on what time of day) and simp...

Apple & Honey Oatmeal Muffins

As the weather cools down (we've even had snow!) I find myself craving hearty breakfasts and extra refills of coffee whi...

Butternut Squash & Collard Green Bruschetta

Before I get to this recipe I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone for your touching comments about my book deal ....

Spiced Delicata Squash With Garlicky Collard Greens

This simple salad is going to be a great addition to our Thanksgiving table. I'm excited to whip it up again next Thursd...

Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey-Sage Butter

One of my favorite things about attending the farmers market is bartering with other farmers and vendors for ingredients...

Charred Broccoli & Fried Almonds

With the holidays right around the corner this is a great side dish to keep in your back pocket. Broccoli is sweeter tha...

Za'atar Roasted Beet & Lentil Toast

Our autumn harvest of root vegetables has been abundant this year. We're still pulling hundreds of pounds of roots from ...

Pumpkin Oat Pancakes with Maple-Sage Butter

Pancakes and mugs of pipping hot coffee are my idea of a good start to the day. I whipped these puppies up this weekend ...

Cauliflower Coconut Bisque with Harissa Spiced Chickpeas

  The rain has arrived here at the farm and it looks like it's sticking around for a while. Chores are muddy, cold ...

maple cardamom latte

  It was a very busy weekend for us and I'm extremely thankful for this frothy beverage to help put a little spring...

Fingerling Potato Salad with Crispy Chickpeas, Capers & Roasted Garlic Mustard Green Pesto

  I've been on a big pesto kick recently and have been making big batches of every type of pesto under the sun- kal...

Rustic Turnip & Lentil Stew with Garlic-Parmesan Herbed Croutons

  I didn't grow up eating a lot of turnips however, after 6 1/2 years of farming this root vegetable I've learned a...

Pumpkin Coconut Bisque

  This lovely soup was the recipe of the week for our CSA members. They received sugar pumpkins along with many oth...

Gnocchi with Chanterelle Mushrooms + White Wine & Garlic Cashew Cream Sauce

  One of my absolute favorite treasures in the Fall (which is something we don't cultivate on our farm) is the alwa...

Daikon Radish & Soba Noodles with Chickpea-Miso & Ginger Sauce + Fried Egg

  Daikon radishes may not seem like something worth celebrating however, when you harvest heavy crate after of heav...

Early Autumn Moroccan Stew

There are few things more satisfying on a small farm than tasting an entire year's worth of hard work in one simple meal...

Spaghetti Squash & Kale Fritters with Smokey Cashew Sauce

Our CSA members are receiving a lot of the fall harvest (with some lingering summer produce as well!) this week and thes...

Pumpkin Spice Almond Flour Muffins

  Nothing screams fall quite like a cup of piping hot coffee and a couple of these pumpkin spice muffins to kick st...

Tahini-Miso Spread + Watermelon Radish Toast

This is a lazy farmers "dinner." When I'm too tired to prepare a proper meal toast is my go-to and boy am I happy I was ...

zucchini red-lentil curry

  The air is crisp, the mornings require extra large mugs of hot coffee and the summer harvest list is dwindling by...

Kohlrabi & Leek Soup

  Change is in the air here at Tumbleweed Farm and as summer quickly transitions into Fall we are beginning to crav...

Eggplant & Tahini Falafel With Tzatziki Sauce

Ever since our life took a wild turn for the dirt we've been busy cultivating a lot of vegetables that I didn't grow up ...

Roasted Eggplant + Chickpea Pizza With Tahini & Za'atar

  Every Tuesday afternoon Taylor and I take a mini road trip into Portland to drop off our CSA shares. It's 1.5 hou...

Black Bean & Zucchini Chili

  The weather has quickly turned a corner here at Tumbleweed Farm and we are loving the cooler days. In fact, not o...

Heirloom Tomato Pie With Almond Flour Crust + Creamy Cashew Herb Filling

This recipe is dedicated to Diane- one of our awesome CSA members! Diane and her husband drive almost an hour (each way)...

Summer Harvest Ratatouille With Pasta

This simple dish was the recipe of the week for our CSA members . Late August is definitely a great time of the year to ...

Tumbleweed Farm Sweet Corn & Zucchini Salad

We're having a bountiful harvest of sweet corn at the farm this season and we could not be more thrilled. Sweet corn has...

Spiced Zucchini & Honey Muffins

I am a breakfast person. I love breakfast so much that I get excited about it while I'm still lying in bed at night. A l...

Grilled Peach, Hazelnut & Balsamic Crostini

Peach season has arrived in our neck of the woods and even though we don't grow peaches at Tumbleweed Farm we are lucky ...

Sweet Corn & Summer Squash Gnocchi

It's officially corn season here at Tumbleweed Farm and we could not be more thrilled. We've been waiting all year for o...

Kohlrabi & Herbed Yogurt Salad

This recipe is dedicated to our CSA members and farmers market customers. If you aren't familiar with it, kohlrabi is th...

Blueberry Honey & Thyme Cocktail

I wasn't going to post these cocktails until next week but blueberry season is at its peak in our neck of the woods and ...

Roasted Eggplant & Summer Squash Miso Dressing

This tasty number was the recipe of the week for our CSA members . The farm is overflowing with summer squash, tomatoes,...

Mixed Beans + Quinoa Salad with Lime & Ginger Vinaigrette

This recipe is dedicated to my old farm crew back at Hutchins Farm . Picking beans is seriously one of the worst farm ch...

White Wine & Burst Tomato Summer Pasta

This simple pasta was the recipe of the week for our CSA members. Meals like this make me so happy because they are a br...

Zucchini Basil Soup with Fried Shallots

You guys rule! Every single one of you. Thank you for following the blog, cooking Tumbleweed Farm recipes and sending yo...

Grilled Carrot Salad with Carrot Top Pesto

This tasty salad was the recipe of the week for our CSA members . We are currently harvesting hundreds of pounds of carr...

Roasted Beet & Chickpea Tacos

These beet tacos were the recipe of the week for our CSA members and they've been a huge hit in our household all week. ...

Roasted Blueberry & Ricotta Toast

Things have been quite hectic around the farm so we're sticking with simple meals to keep things easy in the kitchen. Th...

Grilled Bread with Beet, Walnut & Honey Spread

As promised, here is the first (of many!) beet recipes to kickstart beet season here at Tumbleweed Farm. This recipe is ...

Zucchini & Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs

We're sticking with simple, no fuss, quick meals these days. As the temps continue to stay in the high 90's and farm cho...

Lemony Lentil & Herb Lettuce Cups

  We're experiencing a true heatwave here at Tumbleweed Farm and our appetites haven't been very big. It feels like...

Strawberry Bruschetta & Avocado Toast

Before I get to this recipe I wanted to say thank you to everyone who left such lovely comments on my last post. It's am...