Some winter squash peels are perfectly edible, in which case you don’t even need to peel the squash for this dish. If the skin is tough, you can easily cut it off as you eat or you can peel the squash before you cook it—either way works!

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterOctober 3, 2020Brenda Langton, Chef Brenda Langton, Spoonriver Cookbook, Recipe, Recipe Tips, Stovetop Caramelized Onions and Squash, Winter Squash, Spirited Table®Comment

Roasted Cauliflower

A perfect side dish to the beet burgers! Or a great side dish to anything really. You can leave out the spices and it’s still really delicious. When cauliflower meets a hot oven, something good happens.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterSeptember 7, 2020Laura Frerichs, Loon Organics Farm, Loon Organic CSA Box, Recipes from the farm, Recipe Tips, Spirited Table®, Loon OrganicsComment

Cauli Poppers with Honey Mustard Dressing (gluten free)

One great addition to your tailgating party is Cauli Poppers with Honey Mustard Dressing and YES! they're gluten-free.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterSeptember 4, 2020Christina Meyer-Jax, Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RDN, LDN, Recipe, Backyard BBQ, Cauli Poppers, Gluten Free, Backyard tailgating, Spirited Table®Comment

Fried Sweet Corn

Kimberley’s recipe for this corn provides you with one last perfect pairing for National Picnic Month!

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterAugust 26, 2020Kimberley Thompson, JB Hudson Jewelers, National Picnic Month, Recipe Tips, Recipe, Picnics 101Comment

Orzo Pistachio Salad

Brenda Langton shares a salad that includes pistachios, pasta, figs, mint, and more seasonal summer favorites.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterAugust 22, 2020Brenda Langton, Chef Brenda Langton, Spoonriver Cookbook, Recipe, Easy Summer SaladsComment

Crispy Baked Tomatoes

This recipe was passed along via a CSA member and is from the blog Lidia’s Italy. These can be served warm or at room temperature, either as a side dish or as part of an antipasto buffet.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterAugust 15, 2020Laura Frerichs, Loon Organics Farm, Loon Organics CSA Box, Recipes from the farm, Summer TomatoesComment

Sautéed Broccoli and Corn Salad

Here’s the summer salad I’m making tonight, straight from TODD PORTER AND DIANE CU August 2014 - Food & Wine! I’m pairing it with Almond, Caper, and Herb-Crusted Chicken Cutlets from Christopher Kimball’s March 2020, Milk Street magazine!

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterAugust 10, 2020Cindi Sutter, Recipe, Recipe Tips, TODD PORTER, DIANE CU, Food & Wine, Corn, Broccoli SaladComment

Zucchini & Carrot Muffins

These muffins are family-tested, kid-approved—very moist and hearty. A great way to use up a couple zucchini and summer squash hanging out in our fridge.

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterAugust 3, 2020Laura Frerichs, Loon Organics Farm, Loon Organics CSA Box, Loon Organics' Farm News, Recipe, Zucchini & Carrot Muffins, King Arthur Flour, Summer Vegetables, Summer Veggie TipsComment

Marinated Squash Tart

Vicki Brunsvold provides you with the perfect summer squash tart!

Food & Drink, SidesCynthia SutterJuly 26, 2020Vicki Brunsvold, Recipe Tips, Recipe, Marinated Squash Tart, Spirited Table®, Summer Veggie TipsComment