gluten free - paleo - vegan - soy free - kid friendly Fall is officially here. As in, the calendar says so. It's still hitting temps in the three digits here - so I am praying for some cooler days with my boys before little baby girl arrives. Due in just 3 short weeks folks, this pregnancy felt like it went SO much faster than Grey's. Probably because I had a four year old, homeschool preschool, a pandemic and shooting a cooking show to keep me busy through it. I'll keep this short and sweet today - and speaking of sweet, these Vanilla Maple Roasted Pears are SUCH a wonderful hygge treat to enjoy by a fire or snuggled under a fall throw with a good book. We served these alongside a traditional Medieval Knights dinner for my sons preschool and they were the perfect dessert addition! Vanilla Maple Roasted PearsIngredients
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This blog post has been sponsored by the Vidalia Onion Committee. Links featured within, not inclusive of the official Vidalia Onion Committee website or previously sponsored content, are not sanctioned by the Vidalia Onion Committee I always seem to find myself experimenting with so many entrée and side recipes in the springtime. Maybe it’s the gorgeous weather, the backyard picnics or the impending pool days. Usually, winter brings about much baking and sweets and plentiful brunch foods. While spring I turn my focus to fresh entrees and hearty dishes that I can bring to the table for mealtime. I find this pattern makes for a well-rounded arsenal of new recipes to access each year, both for our own family, and for my readers. I have the honor of partnering with the Vidalia Onion Committee to bring you my latest recipe – a perfect side dish to pair with salads or meat dishes for a well-rounded meal. The Vidalia crops limited availability window works well with my need to make savory dishes in the spring and summer, as they are only available April through August. It’s like a match made in food creator heaven. The unique taste profile and sweetness of Vidalia onions adds dimension to this dish which is simplistic and beautiful. You can double or triple the recipe and easily share it with others. We adore dropping meals on our friend’s doorsteps from time to time. New babies, sick family members, birthday surprises – there are so many instances where this warm dish can bless someone dear to you. When I thought about creating something warm and hearty with my Vidalia onion delivery, I knew I would do a potato bake. This Vidalia Onion and Potato Bake is comforting while remaining nutritious and the addition of fresh herbs from our spring garden add to the homemade factor that makes me feel so proud when I’m dishing it out to my family. I’d love for you to be able to create sweet moments this season as well by following my simple recipe below. You can easily cook it ahead of time too as it reheats beautifully. Vidalia onions are hand planted and harvested in only 20 counties in South Georgia. Another fun surprise? I’m giving away a shipment of a ten pound box of Vidalia onions with Vidalia on social media right now as well and would love for you to enter to win and see you create this dish or to get creative and see what you create! You can enter at http://www.instagram.com/noshandnurture And for more on delicious Vidalia Onions, visit here! Vidalia Onion and Potato BakeIngredients:
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For more baked dishes like this one, stay tuned for my new show 'The Clean Plate with Mandi' this Spring which premiers on Amazon Prime Video and Roku Channel! Pumpkin, pumpkin everywhere.From lattes to muffins, body scrubs to pies, it seems everyone is finding ways to celebrate the start of fall weeks before its due to arrive. Which I am JUUUUST fine with. With temps still hitting over 100 degrees, I’m ALL about pretending it’s here. Crank up the AC and give me all the cute boots, scarves and fall themed eats because I. AM. READY.
To read the full post + get the items we chose for our board, click here. dairy free - gluten free - soy free - nut free - egg free - vegan There is something about summertime since becoming a mom. A sweet spot I've found in the season that's been my least favorite for years. Now living in the desert, in all honesty, summer has been borderline depressing after living my early adulthood as a California girl. But since becoming a mom, especially a toddler mom, this little man has given me so many reasons to not only tolerate these days easier, but love them and the moments we are creating within them. Some of my favorite summer moments and activities so far have been splashing in our kiddie pool, enjoying ice cream on the patio, evening nature exploring once the sun has begun to set and the heat has died down, summery crafts and BBQ recipes. But nothing makes it better than his early childhood summer bringing back such amazingly fond memories of my own childhood summers and it's something wonderful. Speaking of summer BBQ recipes, I know you're all here to see what I've whipped up in the kitchen this week, or shall I say whipped up outside this week, because these babies are cooked on the grill. I saw a recipe where someone threw cheese on corn and I was like "whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?", so I got to thinking of how I could jump on that with a vegan option and spruce it up to make it a suitable side dish to even the swankiest dinner party BBQ dishes. And these Grilled Parmesan Basil Corn on the Cobs were born. We paired them with steak, garlic mashed potatoes and a spinach salad, but have also served them with ribs, chicken and for lighter vegan fare with a tossed bean salad and baked potatoes. The secret is in the cheese. Go Veggie makes vegan Parmesan crumbles that are AMAZINGLY close to the real deal without the dairy and the basil gives the dish a sophisticated taste that tickles the taste buds. To make these just follow the recipe below and enjoy a side dish that isn't just simply delicious but that plates beautifully. BASIL PARMESAN GRILLED CORNINGREDIENTS: 4 Ears of Corn on the Cob 3/4 C. Go Veggie! Vegan Parmesan Cheese 2 tsp. Fresh Basil, Chopped Fine 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt 3 TBSP + 4 TBSP Softened Vegan Butter (I use Earth Balance) 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper INSTRUCTIONS:
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If there's anything most people know about me it's these two facts...
First, I adore creating, eating and sharing healthy food. Secondly, Fall is one of my very favorite times of the year. So, it's only natural I go a little crazy in combining these passions. If I'm not outside enjoying the gorgeous weather (finally!) I am in the kitchen cooking and baking with all of falls best gifts. Gifts like squash, pumpkin, spices and root veggies. This season I'm also into incorporating mushrooms! As a big fan of the online magazine, Healthy Living Made Simple, it's their super food of the month, so I got inspired to pick some up. I ventured to our local Sam's Club to get some of these fantastic fungi to whip up something hearty, healthy and yummy. I also love that I can buy my produce in bulk there since I stick to natural healthy foods as my everyday staples and can always use large quantities of what I find there. Healthy Living Made Simple is my go-to when it comes to tips on my family's health and wellness, and as a journalist, you know I totally eat up good information, especially when it's combined with my love of food. I haven't gotten out much since little man arrived, with him still being just 5 weeks old, so I had so much fun planning a tailgate themed party while Mr. Charming and I were out shopping. Being a Sam's Club member for nearly 10 years now, it's a great place to stock up on my healthy eats. I mean. Their produce section is dreamy. With so, so many options! After grabbing my mushrooms and other fall vegetables to make my tailgate dinner spread, we headed over to pick up our grilling supplies and grabbed a couple of other fun items that make heading outside to nosh super convenient. I loved finding fashionable cooler totes, a rolling cooler for drinks and an easy pop up tent to keep baby in the shade while we take in games during dusk.
Look at those striped cooler tote bags! *swoon*
Another perk to shopping at Sam's Club are the free health screenings they offer at their pharmacy the second Saturday of every month. Visit your nearby club on October 8th to check up on your health and then stay and shop to stock up on products that will give you a healthy boost. From fresh produce and heal;thy eats to vitamins and natural beauty products, it's a one stop shop to keep up with your wellness. As a nutritionist who promotes natural health care to her clients, I love Sam's Club's holistic approach to health items. After grabbing some healthy eats, and tailgate essentials, it was time to head home and whip up a fall recipe for our neighborhood tailgate block party. I was craving something hearty and healthy and wanted something festive to plate for our friends and family, so I tossed some colorful fall vegetables and herbs in with wild rice and the mushrooms I picked up at Sam's Club. Served alongside some grilled brats, it made a filling meal bursting with a variety of flavors and color. You can grab the easy recipe below for your next event!
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aboutNosh & Nurture was born of this journey I am on to better the health of myself, my family and those around me. What started as a simple compilation of recipes has grown to a all-around lifestyle journal with ways to incorporate organic products into your home, pantry and beauty cabinet. I also include stories on pregnancy, new motherhood, travel, Proverbs 31 marriage, and spiritual health, as I am a Christian who couldn't do any of this without my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. For more of my story you can click here.
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