From Market to Table

roasted red Kuri squash with pistachios, brown butter, and yogurt on a black platter

Red Kuri Squash with Pistachios, Brown Butter, and Lime

When I saw winter squash at the farmers market, I dived in like a kid on Christmas, shoving multiple squashes in my basket as if they were the last of the season. I didn’t stop at Kuri Squash, oh no, spaghetti, kabocha, and delicata were all piled high in my basket. I suddenly felt a lot of adoration for my newly purchased basket. As if this event confirmed that my slightly elaborate basket purchase was a necessity, not an indulgence.

It’s rare I know exactly what I’m going to make with the ingredients I purchase from the farmer’s market. I get sucked in and suddenly have more than I can deal with. This time was different. This time, I had a plan for the Red Kuri squash.

Homemade Salted Caramel Popcorn

I’m here to spill the secrets on making perfect stovetop salted caramel popcorn at home. The size and shape of the pot do matter. Olive oil can and should be used. And adding an irresistible salted caramel topping takes it over the top into a dessert that is a must-have for those crisp, cool fall days ahead. Or, frankly, any time of year.

Tender and Juicy Grilled Whole Chicken

I live 5 minutes away from a Costco. While this may seem irrelevant, the fact that I can buy a perfectly cooked rotisserie chicken for $4.99 whenever I want (except holidays, of course) means any chicken I make at home has to be damn good and worth my time and effort. This Grilled Whole Chicken is.

Baked fish tacos topped with peach and jalapeño salsa and Mexican crema

Baked Fish Tacos with Peach and Jalapeño Salsa

I find cooking fish slightly annoying. Ok, really annoying. It’s easy to overcook. The leftovers suck. And it’s expensive. The only thing it really has going for it is that it is a lean source of protein that happens to be chock-full of Omega 3 fatty acids and cooks at a noticeably fast rate. So, maybe that’s three things, but who’s counting.

On top of this, whenever sweet and savory intertwine in a main dish, I often question whether it counts as dessert too. While some may consider this a “win” since you get a 2 for 1, I consider this a missed opportunity to have a real dessert. Thus, I rarely entertain the idea of incorporating anything sweet into a savory main dish.

Given my laundry list of reasons not to make fish or combine sweet and savory flavors, you may be wondering why these Baked Fish Tacos with Peach and Jalapeño Salsa are worth making. Or why I’m providing you this recipe at all.

peach crumble for two in a cast iron skillet topped with whipped cream and two spoons

Graham Cracker Peach Crumble for Two

This Graham Cracker Peach Crumble for Two has a buttery, salty, graham cracker-laden crumble on top of warm tender peaches that melt in your mouth. It’s that good.

Here in the Midwest, an excellent tasting peach is hard to come by. I’ve been looking for one for weeks. I bought peaches from every grocery store in my surrounding area and ultimately wasted a lot of time and money. I couldn’t find any peaches that taste like, well, a peach. That is until I mentioned my frustration in a work meeting and got the scoop that Colorado peaches are where the flavor is at. I immediately called around to all of the grocery stores and finally landed my hands on some immensely flavorful Colorado peaches. You can bet I tried one in my car before leaving the parking lot.

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