Soups, Salads and Sides
Friday Four – Salmon Cakes Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing – 041621
When the weather gets warm, I think salads and lighter fare, how about you?
Spicy Tuesday – Red Rice Salad for Spring – Thyme
As we move from the cool days of winter into the gloriously warm days of spring, we are looking for ways to eat lighter. This salad is a fun way to take rice to the table in a salad instead of a side dish. Toasty nuts, earthy mushrooms and sweet apples all play an...
Friday Four – Celebrate Spring! Kale Caesar Salad – 032621
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Kale Caesar Salad 2 Bunches Lacinato Kale, Shredded Finely ½ Cup Tofu ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Clove Garlic 3 TB Lemon Juice 1 TB Rice Vinegar 2 TB Dijon 1 TB Capers ¼ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper *Sweet Potato Croutons...
Spicy Tuesday – Usher in Spring with Creamy Asparagus Soup – Chives
There’s nothing like soup to warm up a chilly spring evening and get us ready for sunny weather. This soup is made with asparagus – a real harbinger of spring. Just because its thick and creamy doesn’t mean its made with cream. We use dried split peas to add body and...
Friday Four – “Rumplededumps” Cabbage and Gooey Cheese Tucked a Potato – 031221
No. 1 : Quick Recipe “Rumplededumps” Cabbage and Gooey Cheese Tucked a Potato 4 Large Baking (Russet) Potatoes 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 TB Coarse Sea Salt ½ Savoy or Green Cabbage, Thinly Shredded 1 Cup Green Onions, Green and White Parts, Thinly Sliced ½ Cup...
Spicy Tuesday – Irish Inspired Potato Salad – Dill
When we think about St Patrick’s Day, we think potatoes! Here’s fun way to make potatoes into an awesome salad – that’s definitely NOT the usual recipe. Dill is a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A. It also may have several benefits for health,...
Spicy Tuesday – Lemon Sriracha Broccoli – Parsley
Who loves Sriracha? We do, we do! The tangy zip of this popular sauce can brighten up the flavors in any dish – and it doesn’t have to be “HOT”. In the culinary world when we use a spicy condiment like this, we say it “points up the flavors” of the dish. This means it...
Spicy Tuesday – Individual Broccoli and Cheddar Gratins – Cayenne
Cruciferous veggies rock this time of year! They are crunchy, full of fiber and bright tastes. For instance, there’s broccoli with it earthy green flavor, or cauliflower that soaks up whatever it is cooked in combination with. This recipe is an easy way to use those...
Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Coconut Stew with Indian Flavors – Garam Masala
Happy National Eat a Sweet Potato Day - Who knew there was such a fabulous occasion? Here's a combo of chickpeas, sweet potatoes and rich coconut all in one bowl. We love these Indian flavors – especially when it’s cold outside - or even if its not! Garam Masala is...
Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Fish Chowder – Dill
Cold weather like the low temps that have blown in overnight call for SOUP! This one is warm and luscious, easy to make and to enjoy. Most fish chowders are full of cream…not this one! We’ve amped up the veggies and use oat milk and a little whole wheat flour to make...
Friday Four – Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Chocolate Dressing – 021221
Who knew that chocolate would make such a velvety rich dressing? Chocolate + Balsamic rocks on this strawberry salad.
Friday Four – Chili Taco Bowl for the Super Bowl – 020721
Here’s an easy and delicious way to get ready for the BIG GAME!
Spicy Tuesday – Veggielicious Jambalaya – 020221
Easy, full of flavor and smoky aroma, this bowl of yummy will satisfy you with flavor, but leave you light on your feet to cheer for your favorite team! Smoked paprika makes it taste great and it has nutrition bennies as well – it’s rich in several vitamins, minerals,...
Hot and Spicy Cornbread
In my kitchen, we love hot and spicy food - so each year when the holiday rolls around, I find a way to celebrate. What holiday you ask? Of course its International Hot and Spicy Food Day held on the 16th of January. Here's this year's winner from our hot and spicy...
Spicy Tuesday – Sopa Verde, Portuguese Kale and White Bean Soup – Cumin
Seems like we’ve only learned about Kale in the past few years in the United States, but our friends in Europe have been using it in many delicious ways, including soup. Sopa Verde or green soup is a staple in many Portuguese households and it’s not surprising – its...
Friday Four – Festive Seafood Gumbo – 121120
I love a warm and rich-tasting Seafood Gumbo during the holiday season! I’ve taken a traditional gumbo recipe and made it a little better for us by toasting flour, instead of making a traditional roux. Still SO yummy!
Spicy Tuesday – Dried Cranberry and Orange Salad with Goat Cheese and Pecans – Thyme
During the winter, many people choose to eat casseroles, soups, and hot cocoa. But this salad we are highlighting will convince you to get your greens in year round. With yummy winter ingredients like orange slices, pomegranate molasses, cranberries, and pecans,...
Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Mushroom Soup – Dill
December is kicking off with cold weather – we need SOUP! Here’s a twist on cream of mushroom that’s fresh tasting and full of the rich flavor of umami. Dill is an herb used all over the world, and especially paired with mushrooms in Eastern Europe. Dill has been...
Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Soup with Garam Masala Roasted Shrimp and The Golden Wines of Bordeaux
I don’t skip a beat when asked “What should I drink with Indian Food?” My answer to the question, has always been “Off-Dry Riesling”. After attending an online class presented by the Golden Wines of Bordeaux – I have an awesome alternative pairing which makes both the...
Friday Four – Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Farro Salad with Balsamic Mustard Dressing – 111320
Chewy nutty farro, roasty toasty Brussels, sweet cranberries and crunchy nutty pecans make this salad a shoe-in for Turkey Day!