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Chef Olive demonstrating a MEGA EASY cabbage side dish “recipe.” It’s a quick and simple way to prepare cabbage for a healthy and satisfying addition to any meal. Olive is calling this “MEGA EASY” because they really are…hardly requiring an exact recipe, just a few key ingredients/techniques. Ingredients: Cabbage (any color!) Olive oil Salt/Pepper Balsamic…

There is understandably a lot of collective stress and anxiety these days, and many people are reporting difficulty sleeping. Sleep is important for supporting and regulating pretty much all aspects of our health. The habits that we implement, as well as the ways that we eat, can help or hinder our sleep. We think improving…

Turkey Broccoli Egg Muffin Recipe Ingredients For the Sausage 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ½ lb ground turkey 1 tsp dried oregano, crushed 1 tsp fennel seed 1 tsp dried basil ½ tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp dried parsley ½ tsp sea salt For the…

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…

Zucchini Boats (KID FRIENDLY RECIPE) Did you know that even though zucchinis are considered a vegetable, technically they are classified as a fruit? There are a wide variety of zucchinis from the straight, classic dark green ones, to the smaller, more curly yellow varieties. As with many other fruits and vegetables, zucchinis are an excellent…

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….

Lentil Salad Lentils are highly nutrient-dense legumes that we make often in our kitchen. These little jewels have a delicate and earthy flavor and are great for adding protein and fiber to any meal. Lentils are easy to prepare, affordable and quite versatile—add lentils into a salad, a soup, or as a side dish. Lentils…

Soups can generally be categorized into three major types: thin/clear soups, creamy soups and purees. Soups can be one of these styles, a combination of two, or all three! We are going to break down the basic building blocks as a way to help build a foundational knowledge of soups and their different components. We…