Recipes

These recipes provide guidance and inspiration for how to bring ingredients together to create a magical meal.

They are NOT another to-do list that you must dogmatically follow.

That means substitute, skip ingredients, and apply different techniques to tweak the dishes. Apply a growth mindset to get comfortable learning to cook from scratch. You can do it!

Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts

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Diagonal front medium shot of roasted brussels sprouts on white plates with white napkin on dark wooden background. Recipe from garlicdelight.com.

The first week of December means winter is officially here. What better way to start than with the most controversial member of the brassica family: garlic brussels sprouts! I used to hate brussels sprouts too. I detested them as a child. Yet I found a delightful recipe for roasting brussels sprouts that I swear by. I love this recipe and … Read more

Delicata Squash with Garlic Butter

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Close up view of delicata squash with garlic butter on white plate with squash ends as garnish. Recipe from garlicdelight.com

Let’s pair creamy and tender delicata squash with fragrant garlic butter. This rustic side dish is a wonderful Fall recipe that highlights seasonal flavors. Thanks to our CSA farmers for providing us with this delicious delicata squash.

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How to Make Spicy Mayo Coleslaw

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Medium close up shot of spicy coleslaw on white plates with shallow depth of focus. Recipe from garlicdelight.com.

Spicy mayo coleslaw is so easy to make. And it’s delicious. Elevate the traditional coleslaw recipe by adding a little kick to it thanks to spicy mayo. You can also skip the coleslaw dressing and use the spicy mayo directly on your homemade poke bowls and hamburgers. Why it works Coleslaw is always delicious, especially … Read more

Spicy Jambalaya with Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage

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Overhead shot of cooked Jambalaya in bowls on black table. Recipe from garlicdelight.com.

Our take on jambalaya combines my favorite parts of the Cajun dish – soulful spices and aromatic holy trinity – with an extra punch using spicy Italian sausage instead of andouille. Why it works We separately brown the meat and vegetables for extra flavor. Alex learned this technique from his parents who learned it from … Read more

Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Pesto, Mozzarella, & Cherry Tomatoes

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Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Mozzarella & Cherry Tomatoes

A low-carb alternative to pasta, spaghetti squash does a great job satisfying my cravings for noodles. The spaghetti squash takes a tad longer to make than pasta from a box. But it’s a wonderful variation on the traditional pasta salad.  That’s a strong endorsement from him considering how much he loves pasta, as do I.   And, … Read more