Recipes

Benefits of Citrus Peel and Pith Citrus peel offers great amounts of antioxidants and is often tossed in the compost bin! Let’s use them to make healthy candies. If we are going to eat some sweets, let’s keep it based on whole foods that are good for us and homemade so we know what’s in…

A fun take on a take on traditional cornbread! Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal, fine or medium 1 cup all-purpose flour, or substitute a gluten free “flour” mixture 2 teaspoon baking powder ½ teapoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon Salt 2 eggs, large, beaten 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter, melted…

Warm up with one of our winter favorites! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups diced onions 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds ground turkey 28 oz diced tomatoes, can 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste, or tube 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans…

Enjoy this hearty ancient grain salad this autumn and winter (although, we think it is pretty delicious any season). This warm salad is great as a main or a side dish alongside other dishes, and works really well as leftovers for lunches throughout the week. You can even mix and match a variety of roasted…

Serves 6-8 If there are any people in your life who claim to not like Brussel’s sprouts, just make them this dish and see if it changes their palate. The flavors come together beautifully and there is something in there for everyone! The richness of the bacon, the earthiness of the…

Ingredients 1/3 cup Unrefined organic coconut oil 1/3 cup Coconut manna (also called coconut butter or pureed coconut) 1/2 cup Organic raw cocoa powder (or a little more to taste) 1/3 cup Honey 2 Tbsp Almonds or other raw nuts, light crushed 1 tsp Vanilla extract (or more to taste) 1 tsp Orange zest, chopped…

Ingredients 1 Whole Pumpkin or Butternut Squash, peeled, cut into large 1 ½ inch cubes 2 Dried Red Chilies or fresh Green Chiles (whole) 2 Tbsp Sugar 1 Tbsp Panch Phoran spice mix 1/4 Rice Bran oil 1 tsp Red Chili powder to taste Salt and Pepper Panch Phoran 5 Spice Mixture (Mix 1/2 tsp…

Ingredients 1/2 cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds 1 medium White Onion 3 Tbs. Olive Oil 1/2 lb. Tomatillos (approx. 3 cups) 1 Poblano Pepper 1 Jalapeño Pepper 2 Garlic Cloves, skin on 1 Tbs. Dried Mexican Oregano 1 cup Cilantro 1/4 cup Epazote 1½ lbs. Chicken breast, boneless/skinless 3 cups Hominy, cooked (1-25oz. can – drained, rinsed) 2-quarts Vegetable Stock, full strength To Taste Salt and Pepper…

Healthy Grilling Tips! Marinating your food in something with an acidic base (lemon or vinegar base), rather than sugary sauces, which will increase the development of damaging sugar-based substances in the body. Do not blacken your food. Get it golden brown, it will taste better anyway. Leave a good layer of fat on red…

Nourish with foods, herbs, spices, and lots of liquids! We’ve formulated this recipe as a nutrient-dense powerhouse of support for your throat, lungs, and the rest of your body as well. In addition to the smoothie, I’d recommend ginger and thyme in tea. You can also steep the thyme and inhale the steam with deep…

Radish have a delightful spicy punch! Cruciferous vegetables including radishes and its family members such as bok choi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnip, and watercress, are rich sources of sulfur compounds which is the spiciness you taste. Radishes have good levels of vitamin C, B6, B9, fiber, potassium, and magnesium,…

Yogurt & Fig Cake Recipe Ingredients 6 each             Fresh figs 3 tbsp              Honey, plus extra for glazing 1 cup               Softened Butter ¾  cup             Sugar 1                      Grated zest lemon 1                      Grated zest orange 4                      Eggs separate 2 cups             All-purpose flour 1 tsp                Baking Powder 1tsp                 Baking Soda 1 cup               Plain Yogurt to taste          Salt…

Is it really a summer if you don’t have watermelon at least once during the season? Not only is it quite the crowd pleaser, watermelon is full of nutrients (and water) that you won’t want to miss. This refreshing fruit related to cucumber, cantaloupe, zucchini and pumpkin, is also a good source of the antioxidant…

It’s tomato season! Tomatoes are part of the nightshade family and while we generally eat and prepare them like a vegetable, they are technically a fruit! Tomatoes come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes, although we often associate tomatoes with the more traditional red color. Tomatoes are full of lycopene—an antioxidant that…

Peach and Nectarine Cobbler Recipe Serves 4-6 Ingredients 4 large             Peaches, medium pitted, cut into  wedges or 1.5-inch pieces 4 large             Nectarines, pitted, cut into wedges or 1.5-inch pieces 1/2                  Lemon, zested, and juiced 1 Tbsp             Ginger Powder 2 tsp                Cinnamon Powder 3 Tbsp             Brown Sugar 2.5 Tbsp          Cornstarch 1 ¼ cup           …

    Grilled Corn, Zucchini & Peach Salad Recipe Ingredients 2 ears              White or Yellow Corn 2 each             Zucchini, cut in quarters lengthwise 2 each             Yellow Peaches, cut in quarters ½ each            Red Onion, ¼ inch sliced ¼ cup              Rice Bran Oil 4 heads           Romaine, cut into bite size pieces 1 cup               Feta, ½ inch diced 2…

Ingredients 1-2 tbsp           Olive Oil 1 large             Red Bell Pepper, diced 2 cups              Seasonal Mushrooms, sliced 1 small             Head of Broccoli, florets removed & blanched in   boiling water 2 tsp                Thyme, minced 3-4 tbsp           Butter 3 ½ tbsp          All-Purpose Flour 4 cups              Milk 1 ¼ cups          Cheese of Choice, shredded 1 lb                  Penne Pasta…

Warm summer days and fresh summer produce all point to delicious summer salads! Co-owner and Certified Nutrition Consultant, Lisa Miller, shares her balanced Summer Kale Salad recipe for you to incorporate into your summer meal routine. This salad is not only bursting with flavor and crunch, it is also full of nutrients to help restore and energize you for all the summer activities you most enjoy. Have as your main meal, or share it as a side, this hearty salad can be tweaked with different fruit or nut add-ons to always keep your palate satisfied. This salad is great for cooking in advance and taking on the go—to a picnic, on a hike, while traveling, or for a work lunch. Cook ahead on the weekends and enjoy during your busy week. We love that this salad stores well (it keeps…

We love that grilling is such a versatile cooking method. Most people might not initially think about grilling flatbread, but it creates such a great texture and flavor. If you are already grilling up some protein or vegetables, definitely try out this flatbread recipe for a perfect compliment to your meal. Ingredients 4 cups              Strong White Bread Flour 1 ¼ cup            Warm Water 1 tsp                Salt ¼ oz                 Dried Yeast 4                      Spring Onions, finely chopped Equipment Chef’s knife Mixing bowl Damp dish towel Grill pan or grill Clean work surface Directions Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and stir in the salt, yeast and spring onions. Make a well in the center and pour in 1 ¼ cup warm water. Mix to form a soft, but not sticky, dough. Turn out the dough on to a floured work…

One of the many great things about grilling is that it’s as simple as getting some high-quality protein, or hearty veggies, as the main, and then mixing and matching different sides for a flavorful and colorful plate that is bound to please. There is something so pleasurable about having various sides available, where individuals can…

It’s peak zucchini season and there are so many different delicious ways to prepare them! If you’re wondering what to do next, give this Zucchini and Goat Cheese Galette recipe a try. Did you know that zucchinis are considered a vegetable, but they are botanically classified as a fruit? They come in a wide range…

  Chef Kevin’s Brown Butter Cornbread is a great addition to any meal, especially summertime BBQs, and is a big hit in our kitchen. If you are planning to grill or cook for any Father’s Day celebrations this week, we think this would be an excellent (and relatively simple) addition to show your appreciation. This…

As Summer kicks off, many of you may be heading to the grill as part of your cooking at home routine. With that in mind, we wanted to share Chef Mat’s All Purpose BBQ Rub recipe to help add important flavors to your BBQ cooking endeavors! The beauty of something that is “all purpose,” is…

Kale Salad with Apricots, Avocado and Pecorino Cheese Recipe Ingredients 2 bunches of Kale, stemmed and roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces 2 medium carrots, grated 3/4 cup apricots, chopped into bit size pieces 1 cup of cooked beans (cannellini or pinto beans) 1/2 cup raw almonds 2 Tbsp mint, finely chopped in chiffonade 3 Tbs…

We have missed having our chefs in the teaching kitchen and thought it would be fun to highlight some of our chefs and see what they have been up do during these shelter-in-place times. Chef Kevin Hogan shares a cooking demo with step-by-step instruction on how to make his signature buttermilk biscuits. Kevin demonstrates his…

We love this plant-based recipe, not only because it is delicious and satisfying, but also because of the how well balanced it is from a nutritional standpoint. A great mix of vegetables, protein and healthy fats, it also has a variety of different kinds of vegetables that we look to incorporate—green leafy, crunchy, etc. From…

Image credit: Jeanmarie Theobalds   We have missed having our chefs in the teaching kitchen and thought it would be fun to highlight some of our chefs and see what they have been up do during these shelter-in-place times. To kick it off, we have Chef Michael Cecconi sharing a special Mother’s Day cocktail recipe!…

Blueberry Spelt Scone Recipe Ingredients 2 cups whole spelt flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt 1/4 cup white sugar 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into thin 1/2 inch squares 1 cup chocolate chips, chopped 1 tbsp orange extract 1 cup half and half 1/4 cup frozen blueberries Directions Preheat oven…

Strawberry Shortcakes with Almond Whipped Cream Recipe Ingredients 5 cups strawberries, quartered 1/4 cup Lemon 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 3 cups All purpose flour 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 vanilla 2 1/3 cups cream, 1/2 & 1/2 or milk 3/4 cup sliced almonds 1/2…

With limited trips to the grocery store these days sometimes we have to get creative and take a trip to our freezers instead. Next time you do make it to the store, grab a few bags of frozen artichoke hearts and you can have a healthy and delicious side dish ready in no time. This…

Shakshuka Recipe Ingredients 5-6 medium    Tomatoes, peeled, seeded, 1” cubed, or 1 can (28oz) Roasted Tomatoes 1 medium        Onion, thinly sliced 2-3 cloves        Garlic, minced 2 medium        Red Bell Peppers, 1” cubed 1 medium        Green Bell Pepper, 1” cubed 4 large             Eggs 1 Tbsp             Paprika 2 Tbsp             Olive Oil 1-2 Tbsp          Water To taste           Salt…

Ingredients 1 tbsp              Butter 1 tbsp              All-Purpose Flour ¾ cup              Whole Milk 2-3 oz              Gruyere or Swiss Cheese, shredded 2 tbsp              Olive Oil 6 large             Eggs 6 large slices   Crusty Bread, toasted 6 slices            Good Quality Smoked Ham ¼ cup              Parsley, minced to taste             Salt & Pepper Directions In a sauce pan over med-high heat,…

Asparagus & Mushroom Mini Frittata Recipe Ingredients 4 Tbsp            Olive Oil 1 clove            Garlic, minced 1 lb.                 Cremini Mushrooms, sliced 1 lb.                 Asparagus, thinly sliced on a bias 1-2 Tbsp         Rosemary or Thyme, minced 3-4 Tbsp         Parsley, minced 1/4 cup            Parmesan Cheese, grated 1/4 cup            Swiss Cheese, shredded 10 large           Eggs, well beaten Directions Preheat…

Spiced Spring Vegetable Stir Fry with Cilantro Rice Recipe Serves 6-8 For the Rice Ingredients 3 cups              Water 1/2 cup            Cilantro. rough chopped 2 tbsp               Vegetable Oil 2 cups              Long Grain Rice, rinsed & dried to taste            Salt & Pepper Directions Place the water & cilantro into a blender & blend on high for a few minutes. Heat…

Grilled Asparagus with Fire Roasted Pepper Romesco For the Romesco Sauce Ingredients 2 large           Red Bell Peppers, sliced ½ cup             Hazelnuts, toasted 2 cloves         Garlic, peeled & trimmed ½ cup              Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes ½ tbsp            Chili Powder 1 tbsp             Smoked Paprika 2 tbsp            Red Wine Vinegar ¾ cup            Olive Oil Directions Heat the grill to med-high heat & grill the pepper…

Granola Recipe Granola is great to have on hand for breakfasts, snacks, or as a topping on your favorite yogurt or ice cream to add texture and flavor. Making homemade granola not only ensures you know all of the ingredients included, you can also make sure it has all of your favorite things in it….

White Bean & Greens Minestrone Recipe Ingredients 2-3 Tbsp          Olive Oil 1 medium        Onion, diced 1-2 stalks         Celery, diced 1 medium        Carrot, small diced 2 cups              Canned Cannellini Beans, drained 1 sm. bunch  Dinosaur Kale, rough chopped 2 cups              Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 8 cups              Vegetable Stock or Chicken Stock ¾ cup              Arborio Rice…

Carrot Ginger Coconut Cream Soup Recipe This soup recipe is a great one for both the beginning soup maker and the experienced one alike. Since we are all spending more time in our home kitchens right now and often tasked with creating meals using ingredients from our pantries, this recipe is relatively simple and yields…

Serves 4 Ingredients                                                             4 cups Chicken Broth 1 cup White Wine 1 1/2 cups Sugar Snap Peas, trimmed 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 1/2 cups Green onions, sliced 1/2 cup Carrot, diced 1 cup Arborio Rice 1/4 cup Dry Sherry 1/4 tsp Salt & Pepper 1 Tbsp Fresh Oregano 1/2 cup Parmesan, freshly grated…

Ingredients For the Ganache 3 ½ oz Semisweet Chocolate ¼ cup Crème Fraîche (or sour cream) 2 tbsp Butter For The Cookies 1 ½ stick Butter (12 tbsp) ½ cup Sugar 2 each Large Eggs 1 ¼ cup AP Flour 1 tsp Salt Unsweetened Cocoa powder for dusting Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. One hour…

Whether you’re making them for a party or just a fun night with the family, there’s always a great reason to bake a batch of cookies during the holidays. Try our favorite shortbread cookie recipe, it’s the perfect holiday treat! Always use the best ingredients possible for a better result. Ingredients 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose…

Ingredients Served 8 3 pounds fresh mushrooms, sliced 6 tablespoons butter 1 large onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry sherry 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves minced 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely minced season with salt and pepper 4 cups dried cooked cornbread, crumbled 1 1/2 cups hot beef or chicken broth 3 large eggs,…

Ingredients 1 ½ cups Stone Ground Yellow Corn Meal ½ cup Corn Flour 2 Tbsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Salt 2 Tbsp Sugar 2 Eggs 1.5 cups Buttermilk, room temp ½ cup Butter, melted 2 Tbsp Organic Lard, Butter, or Coconut Oil 2 Tbsp  Bacon, diced 4 Tbsp Jalapeno Pepper, chopped (optional) Directions Heat oven…

Ingredients 3 lbs                 Brussels Sprouts, halved or quartered 2 Tbsp              Thyme, chopped 2-3 Tbsp          Olive Oil, for roasting 1 tsp                Lemon Zest 2 Tbsp              Lemon juice To taste           Salt & Pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 425˚. Toss the cut sprouts in the olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Place the sprouts on an oiled…

Ingredients 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/4 cup rolled oat 1/3 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour 1/3 cup coconut flour 1/3 cup almond flour 1/3 cup pea protein 1/3 cup hemp seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 7 ounce unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small cubes, or coconut oil 1 1/2 teaspoon allspice, or…

Ingredients 2 cloves Garlic, minced & mashed to a paste with ½ tsp salt 16 oz. Can Chick-Peas, rinsed & drained 1/3 cup Tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1-2 tablespoon ground cumin 3 Tbsp Water, or Veggie Stock 3 Tbsp Parsley Leaves, minced ½ cup Sundried Tomatoes *To taste* Salt & Pepper Directions In a food processor blend together garlic paste, chick-peas, tahini, lemon juice, oil & cumin (scraping down the sides) until smooth. Add water/stock, parsley, sundried tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste; pulse until just combined. Adjust with more water/stock if too thick. Hummus may be made 2 days ahead and chilled. Equipment • Food Processor • Chef’s Knife

Sweet Potatoes – are a great source of several anti-inflammatory compounds, some of which contribute to its orange-coloured flesh like beta carotene. This is the same antioxidant chemical found in carrots, and most orange-coloured fruits and vegetables. This precursor to vitamin A is a strong antioxidant nutrient. Sweet potatoes also contain a unique protein. This…

Bistro Chicken in a Wine, Cognac and Mushroom Sauce Serves:7 Prep Time:PT0H0M 0H   0M Cook Time:PT0H0M 0H   0M Total:PT0H0M 0H   0M Ingredients ¼ cup Vegetable Oil 1 tbsp Butter 4 chicken thigh, , with skin if organic/pastured chicken 1 cup Dry Red wine ¼ cup Cognac 1 cup Chicken Stock 1-2 cup…

Fish en Papillote is literally ‘fish in a packet’. This technique of simply steaming fish and vegetables is an easy way to prepare a quick healthy meal. You can make it seasonal by adding vegetables and herbs available in the market at any time of year. You will find it’s cooked to perfection, moist and…

Welcome to the Salsa Page! We have included a few of our own basic salsa recipes below Salsa is a sauce that is popularly used as a condiment. In Spanish “salsa” translates to the English word “sauce.” Traditionally, salsa ingredients are crushed together using a stone mortar and pestle. You can use a blender or…

Cucumber and Tomato Gazpacho Serves:7 Prep Time:PT0H0M 0H   0M Cook Time:PT0H0M 0H   0M Total:PT0H0M 0H   0M Ingredients 8 medium Vine-ripened Tomatoes, peeled, cored and coarsely diced 1/3 Day-old Bread (French Baguette) crust removed, broken into pieces 2 red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 each Green Bell Pepper, finely diced for…

Super Simple Tomato Salad Serves:4 Prep Time:PT0H0M 0H   0M Cook Time:PT0H0M 0H   0M Total:PT0H0M 0H   0M Ingredients 5 large ripe red heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, sliced thin 1/2 cup red onion, sliced thin 1 tablespoon basil, or parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 2 clove…

  Ingredients 2 Tbsp              Olive Oil 1 clove             Garlic, minced 2/3 lb               Thin Asparagus, cut into 1” lengths & blanched in salted boiling water 2/3 lb               Mushrooms of choice, thinly sliced ½ cup               Green Onion, minced 2 Tbsp              Chervil, minced 2 Tbsp              Parsley, minced 1/4 cup            Parmesan Cheese, grated 1/4 cup            Romano Cheese, grated…

Serves 4-6 cups Ingredients 3-4 cups Vinegar of choice 1/4-2/3 cup Sugar 1 Tbsp Salt 4-6 cups Vegetables of choice, sliced, diced, segmented, or cut into baton (ex. English cucumber & red onion, carrots & jalapenos, pickling cucumbers, shallots, cauliflower) 2 tablespoons spices, whole spices of choice, fennel, anise, cumin, black pepper, dried chili. Spices optional Cooking Instructions…

Seared Steak Serves:4 Prep Time:PT0H5M 0H   5M Cook Time:PT0H12M 0H   12M Total:PT0H17M 0H   17M Ingredients 4 Steak, each 4-6oz , 3/4 to 1 inch thick Cooking oil Directions Pre Heat the oven at 400F Season the meat with salt & pepper. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan on medium high…

Pad Thai Serves:8 Prep Time:PT0H0M 0H   0M Cook Time:PT0H0M 0H   0M Total:PT0H0M 0H   0M Ingredients ½ cup Thai Soy Sauce ½ cup Palm Sugar, shaved 1 Tbsp Black Pepper ¼ cup White Vinegar ¼ cup Thai Fish Sauce ¼ cup Tamarind paste ½ cup Peanut Oil ¼ cup Shallot, minced 3 Tbsp…

Ingredients For the Sauce 2 large Red Bell Peppers, roasted 1/2 cup Hazelnuts, toasted 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and trimmed ½ cup Tomatoes, fire roasted, diced ½ Tbsp Chili Powder 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar ¾ cup Olive Oil To Taste Salt & Pepper Directions Char whole pepper on all sides….

Ingredients 2 batches               (10-inch) prepared pie dough (homemade or store bought) 1 x 15oz                 Organic Canned Pumpkin ½ cup                     Chestnuts, roasted whole and fine chopped 2 cup                      Heavy Cream, divided in 2. Keep 1 cup for whipped cream ½ cup                     Whole Milk 2 lg                         Eggs ½ cup                     Brown Sugar 1 tsp                       Cinnamon, powder 2…

  Ingredients 1 cup Fine or Medium Cornmeal 1 cup All-Purpose Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda 1 Tbsp Sugar 1 tsp Salt 2 largeEggs, beaten 2/3 cup Buttermilk 1 cup Milk 3 Tbsp Butter, melted ¼ cup Jalapeno, small dice directions Preheat oven to 425˚F. In a large bowl, whisk together…

  Tian de Pommes Ingredients 6 Fuji Apples, sliced or diced 5 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, plus extra to grease ½ cup Cold Milk 1 cup Cold Cream or Half and Half 1 cup Ground Almonds 1 Tbsp Cornstarch 4 Eggs ¼ cup Sugar To serve Confectioner’s Sugar directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the…