Cooking Method: Roasting

Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini

This Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini is an easy, elegant appetizer. By roasting the grapes that are doused in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, it concentrates and intensifies the flavor. It's a great appetizer when paired with wine.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 12 crostini

Sweet Chili Garlic Glazed Salmon

This Sweet Chili Garlic Glazed Salmon is a quick weeknight recipe. The salmon is glazed in chili garlic sauce, green onions, brown sugar, and soy sauce. It can’t get any easier.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Parmesan Criss-Cross Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Glaze

Parmesan Criss-Cross Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Glaze is a perfect side for your autumn menu. The sweetness of the potatoes really works with the saltiness of the parmesan cheese. I actually forgot to put the balsamic glaze on, so I guess you could say it's optional!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 55 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Baked Feta and Tomatoes with Spaghetti Squash

This Baked Feta and Tomatoes, which is a viral TikTok recipe, get stirred up with roasted spaghetti squash. If you are not into eating carbs, this is for you. It's full of flavor. If you want to add more protein, you could use chicken or shrimp.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Bloody Mary Sausage Casserole

Bloody Marys aren’t just for breakfast. This Bloody Mary Sausage Casserole uses spicy Bloody Mary mix, which gives it a nice kick. The bacon-wrapped sausage is braised in the oven with white beans, a perfect combination.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 6 Servings

Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower

I bought this rainbow cauliflower Trader Joe's and decided to roast it. I tossed it in olive oil, lemon, garlic, red pepper flakes and I finished it with chopped walnuts and some parmesan cheese. I love the colorful mix of purple, green, white, orange cauliflower florets.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and “Rice”

Acorn squash is rich in antioxidants, which can help to protect people against health issues like arthritis, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. I love acorn squash and I made this Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and “Rice”. The squash is roasted until tender, and then stuffed with a mixture of Italian sausage, mushrooms, riced cauliflower, and fresh herbs. Serve it with a side salad for the perfect easy dinner.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Balsamic Roasted Cabbage

This Balsamic Roasted Cabbage recipe is easy and delicious. They’re brushed with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then get a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and honey. Cabbage is the second most economical cooked vegetable in terms of price per edible cup, second only to potatoes. Not only that, it's loaded with nutritional benefits and there are so many ways to cook it.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Sweet Potatoes with Orange Bitters

Bitters add a complexity of flavor, usually used in cocktails, as a way to highlight the flavors of a dish. These Sweet Potatoes with Orange Bitters from Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty More are sweet, bitter, salty, and bursting with flavor. You can read about the interesting history of Angostura Bitters.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ikra, Eggplant Spread

Ikra is a Ukranian vegetable spread that's made of roasted eggplant, bell peppers, onions, carrots, and garlic. I had it at a restaurant recently and decided to make my own. This deliciously healthy spread can be served with sliced bread, pita chips or would work well with a charcuterie board.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 35 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings