I try hard not to play favorites with squash, but delicata is often one of the first I grab when making a meal for myself. These smaller, oblong vegetables cook quicker than some of the other hard-skinned squash and require no peeling. This roasted delicata squash with chipotle butter is a fantastic dinner or can […] The post Roasted Delicata Squash with Chipotle Butter + Burrata appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more

Every year, I see patterns in my cooking style. Some years are heavy on flavor variety, while others are heavy on technique. For this year, this brothy chickpeas and emmer dish embodies what I’m going for: not overly fussy but solid on flavor and comfort. This meal, in particular, was accomplished with the help of […] The post Brothy Chickpeas and Emmer appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more

I’ll get right to the point: I have a new book called The Yearlong Pantry. The truly excellent news is that the book releases next week on Tuesday, October 22nd. You can preorder it from most places where books are sold. As always, preorders greatly help authors, so I appreciate any preorder! This announcement is […] The post The Yearlong Pantry appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more

While cauliflower is a versatile vegetable, I always gravitate towards thick wedges basted in a delicious sauce, such as this chile-walnut cauliflower. The cool-weather vegetable turns into a tender bit, soaking up every bit of flavor.  Chile Walnut Cauliflower I find it natural to pair cauliflower with walnuts as seasoning; they line up in the […] The post Chile-Walnut Cauliflower appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more

While I’ll gladly cook with fire year-round, I adore feeling the warmth in the evenings as we slowly begin to welcome fall. Over the years, it’s become a time of much pizza making for me, and this squash pizza embodies a true fall delight.  Kabocha Squash Pizza If you are unfamiliar with it, kabocha is […] The post Kabocha Squash Pizza with Garlic Cream appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more

Even though salads are often associated with warmer weather, I find I crave them most when the weather dips and the greens are at their peak flavor. This buckwheat salad relies heavily on these fresh greens and a few other cooler-weather favorites, including watermelon radishes and a handful of fresh herbs.  Buckwheat Salad I often […] The post Radish Buckwheat Salad with Herby Yogurt dressing appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more

Learning to cook came with my transition into eating vegetarian. As such, I went with what I knew in my early days. And one of the first meals I ate on repeat was these buffalo chickpeas. Of course, as preferences shifted over the years, I eventually landed on a version of this buffalo tofu cutlet.  […] The post Buffalo Tofu Cutlet with Ranch Cucumbers appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more

I adore these grilled sweet potatoes as a side dish to summer-heavy meals as it feels like entering into the seasonal transition. When I got into gardening, I found a new love for the month of September. Summer tomatoes and peppers are abundant, and we now start to access cooler-weather crops and long-growing items, such […] The post Grilled Sweet Potatoes With Soy-Butter Sauce appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more

I feel as though I most likely have my ADHD to thank for this pizza. Peppers are one of my favorite summer vegetables to grow, but more often than not, I'll toss any ripe pepper into a container in the refrigerator. Sometimes, I remember which one is which, but other times, it's the best guess. […] The post Chile-Sweet Pepper Pizza appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more

I often enjoy the fun results that come from experimenting with turning classic dishes into vegetarian dishes. Because, at the heart of it, there are no rules. For a long time, I’ve experimented with a vegetarian French onion soup that felt as savory as the beef version. And while I’m quite happy with the results, […] The post French Onion-Inspired Beans appeared first on Naturally Ella ..read more