We love a good winter salad, this one uses beets and pears (or apples) that are abundant this season for a fresh crunch and with walnuts and goat cheese a well rounded flavor. Hope you enjoy the festive colors of this lighter meal in between or alongside holiday dinners.

Broccoli loves the cooler weather as we roll from fall into winter here in NC. Pairing broccoli with apple may be surprising, but it turns out to be a really creamy and delicious soup. The apples sweet and tartness blend to hide away any bitterness the broccoli might have and help make the soup creamy with no cream at all.

Made with pointy cabbage, this recipe makes the most of it’s sweeter, nuttier flavor. Simple and fast, this recipe can be the main course of a vegan dinner or used as tasty side with all the umami flavor of miso.

This simple dish is a great savory way to use this NC fall staple in a new way. With garlic and parmesan cheese, this is not the traditional sweet side dish but rather a savory combo that works well alongside vegetarian or meat filled main meals.

A simple and healthy side dish, these roasted root vegetables are perfect for the hardy meals many enjoy this harvest season.

This vegan and gluten free broccoli and kale casserole is packed with nutrition. A flavorful dish that fits every definition of a classic casserole by being savory, warm and always delivering a sense of filling for the family. This plant-based, no processed food take on a comfort food casserole will be a crowd-pleaser.

Fall is a cozy time. This bowl of warm, creamy butternut squash soup is perfect for the cool weather. With a complex roasted flavor and a creamy texture this soup is all around good. It can be served alongside grilled cheese or salad for a simple meal or as a side dish alongside your holiday feast. This soup even tastes good leftover.

Ripe persimmons are a true sign of fall and spiced cakes and teas of winter around the corner. Persimmons have both native and imported varietals that can be grown here in NC. This tea, or infusion, is a delicious way to bring some spiced goodness into your fall without caffeine of a chai or traditional tea.

Collard greens are a Southern delicacy. A member of the cabbage family that grows all the way until the first frost, collards are a quintessential fall green. Collards are great for fiber and they’re an excellent source of vitamins A, C E, and K, which fortifies bones, as well as magnesium, potassium, iron and calcium. While most people eat greens with lunch, dinner or supper, collards are excellent paired with classic breakfast of eggs and bacon.

This recipe is a refreshing spin on a side salad for any meal. The mizuna greens are a lovely compliment to crisp fall apples, and the dressing is really where the flavor kicks in. It is an easy and delicious combination the whole family will love.

Fall has arrived, and with it, cozy dinner ideas are a must! This recipe pairs the subtle buttery sweetness of acorn squash with sage and thyme making a healthy fall dinner the family will love.

One of the most traditional ways to cook cabbage, a fall staple here, is to stew it. Cooked around the world with various cabbage varieties, added ingredients and spices, stewed cabbage is a hearty, healthful, and tasty meal for cooler days. This simple recipe is a one pot twist on the tradition that adds texture and flavor with the addition of eggplant and sausage.

Our oyster mushrooms are grown right here in the Triangle, by Sweet Peas Urban Gardens, making these hyper-local mushrooms always fresh when delivered. This recipe captures the full flavor of the mushrooms just how they are, fresh and delicious.

When we say heirloom tomatoes go with everything - we mean everything. Trying pairing tomatoes with granola for a simple breakfast or snack that will compliment the summery goodness of a fresh heirloom tomato.

A simple summer salad with fresh and hearty ingredients.

Casseroles can be great summer dishes. Simple preparation, one dish meals that highlight the flavors of savory and sweet to enjoy for dinner.