Bok Choy is a leafy green vegetable that is in the same family as broccoli and cabbage. It has a taste that is similar to spinach, but a little bit stronger. This leafy green is great in stir-fries or on the grill, but not many would think to add it to a smoothie! Adding leafy […]
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This recipe is very similar to how you would make sweet potato fries, except you use rutabaga instead of sweet potatoes. It is an easy recipe that takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. These fries pair well with a burger or just as a snack on their own. Ingredients: 1 rutabaga, peeled and […]
Smashed Twice-Cooked Potatoes with Leeks and Garlic
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs. of potatoes Olive oil Salt and pepper 2 leeks, with the dark green tops discarded and the bottom white parts cut into 1 in. pieces 3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Instructions: Steam the potatoes in a steamer basket placed in a covered pot, […]
Roasted Carrots and Red Onions with Fennel and Mint
This dish looks as good as it tastes and can brighten up any dreary weather day! Ingredients: 2 bunches of small carrots, peeled, and cut into 3-inch pieces 2 large red onions, each cut into 8 wedges 1 fennel bulb cut into 1/2 inch wedges 4 tablespoons of olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground […]
Seared Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 ounces of mushrooms (oyster, shiitake) cut into large pieces 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 garlic cloves, crushed Salt and pepper Instructions: 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until just beginning to smoke. 2. Arrange mushrooms in skillet […]
Roasted Squash and Arugula Salad
This salad combines the sweet taste of the delicata with the spiciness of arugula. It is an easy salad that can be the main dish or a great side. Ingredients: 4 small delicata squash 2 tablespoons of coconut oil 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1 […]
Skillet Phyllo Pie with Butternut Squash, Kale and Goat Cheese
I love to eat kale in soups, smoothies, sautés, chips, really anyway you can think of, but I felt like I was making the same things over and over. I started looking for different ways to cook kale and different recipes; I found this one by Anna Jones and just had to share it. It […]
Pickled Beets
Ingredients: 5 pounds beets 5 cups apple cider vinegar 2.5 cups water 2.5 cups sugar 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch dice 5 bay leaves 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn 2 tablespoons dried dill 1 tablespoon whole corriander 1 tablespoon whole red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon whole anise seeds 2 full sprigs fresh rosemary Instructions: […]
Red Cabbage Soup with Sausage
I made this soup a couple of days ago, and it has become one of my favorites. It is creamy and comforting, especially when it is cold outside. I used spicy Italian sausage to give the soup a little heat, but any skinless sausage will work. If you are vegetarian, oyster mushrooms would be a […]
Roasted Root Vegetables with Fresh Spinach
During the colder months of the year we take advantage of root vegetables that were harvested in the fall. While simply roasting root vegetables is a quick and delicious way to enjoy them, this recipe adds a little something extra. The recipe listed below is just a basic outline, the possibilities are endless with what […]