Category Archives: Recipes

This is Tarah, I originally posted this recipe for on my recipe blog, What I Gather. You can view the original post on my blog, along with my other fresh, nutritious recipes, or simply read on to see the full recipe. For some reason, I don’t usually associate seafood with fall and winter cooking. I always imagine seafood being served with grilled veggies or a crisp, green salad, but salmon was half off at the grocery store so what did you expect me to do? I wanted to make this meal a little more winter-focused so I paired it with a shredded … Continue reading →

Turnips are on my list to grow–they can be used to thicken soups instead of cornstarch or flour (a big plus for our paleo eating). I found a recipe for roasting them on one of my favorite blogs. Simply clean them thoroughly, cut off the tips and stems, then cut into bite size chunks. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper–bake at 400 until they are soft, stirring once or twice. This is also my favorite way to eat sweet potatoes. Ironically, I hate sweet potatoes or yams drenched in sugar and/or marshmallows. But prepared this way the sweet flavor … Continue reading →

Well, hello there! If we haven’t yet been introduced, my name is Tarah and I blog over at What I Gather. I love gardening, but with the harsh summer we have had this year, my garden didn’t always love me back. My husband and I planted a few poblano pepper plants this Spring and they hung on through the summer, but only recently started producing peppers. This recipe for Sweet and Spicy Sausage Stuffed Peppers incorporates peppers and even a few other veggies and herbs that may be growing in your garden – sweet potatoes, onions and cilantro. The peppers … Continue reading →

Hi there! Tarah from What I Gather, back with another garden fresh recipe for you! This dish absolutely screams summer - a light fish seasoned with the bright flavors of dill and lemon, accompanied by squash and tomatoes. No, you can’t grow Mahi Mahi in your backyard, but a lot of us do have zucchini, crookneck squash and juicy, red tomatoes. This Summer Vegetable Mahi Mahi Bake is a delicious way to utilize your summer bounty. Summer Vegetables Mahi Mahi Bake Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4 … Continue reading →

Happy Summer! This is Tarah I originally posted this recipe for Mediterranean Green Beans with Golden Raisins on my recipe blog, What I Gather. You can view the original post on my blog, along with my other fresh, nutritious recipes, or simply read on to see the full recipe. I have to assume that if you are growing green beans in your own backyard, you probably already enjoy them. I, on the other hand, wouldn’t touch a green bean until recently, but I’m glad I finally realized what I was missing. We didn’t grow our own green beans this year, … Continue reading →

In our quest to eat more fruits and veggies, I’ve finally gotten around to joining the world of green smoothies. If you’ve never made one, the basic idea is to blend up greens with a base of other fruits so it tastes delicious and you get all the great vitamins and nutrients but the greens are “camouflaged.” I have to say that I’m quite particular about my smoothies–I don’t like them to be too sweet, or too processed (protein powder, etc.). I’ve finally found a few recipes I love–mostly I’ve taken some and adapted them. One of the tricks to … Continue reading →

If Roma Tomatoes have found their way into your garden this summer, this Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup would make a delicious weekend lunch alongside a crisp garden salad. Originally posted on my blog, What I Gather, this soup also includes thyme and oregano, both of which are growing abundantly in my garden right now, and it happens to be dairy free (the creaminess comes from coconut milk). I am sure other tomato varieties would work just as well, but I am partial to the deep, smoky flavor of roasted Romas. Enjoy! Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup Serves: 4 Prep … Continue reading →

Wow, check out this awesome trick. No more silky ears for me! Happy gardening!

Hi again! It’s Tarah, from What I Gather. Today I have another recipe that you can cook with ingredients from your own square foot garden. The weather here in Indiana must be perfect for zucchini because my zucchini plant shot right up out of nowhere last week and pretty soon I am going to have to figure out what to do with all of it! This particular recipe has an international twist with Moroccan flavors such as coriander and parsley. If you have been looking for something a little different to cook for dinner, these zucchini boats would make a … Continue reading →

Tarah here, from What I Gather, back with another recipe! This Roasted Green Veggies and Grapes recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy your Spring harvest. Broccoli, asparagus and onion make a new friend in this dish and his name is Mr. Grape. If you have never tried roasted grapes, you are really missing out. They take on a smoky, sweet quality that pairs well with the vegetables in this recipe. I encourage you to give this one a try, it may just give you the inspiration to pair up some other unlikely ingredients! Roasted Green Veggies and … Continue reading →