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Shaved Brassicas Salad with Dried Persimmon

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Shaved Brassicas Salad with Dried Persimmon with Sweet & Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing 1 bunch of Kale, shaved 1/2 lb. Brussels sprouts, shaved 1 head of Purple Cabbage, shaved 2 dried Hachiya Persimmons, chopped Heaping handful of pumpkin or sunflower seeds Photo Credit: savorthebest.com Shave kale, Brussels sprouts, and purple cabbage. Massage shaved kale. Chop

Stuffed Apples

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It's that time of year again, apple season! I am excited to have this delicious and versatile fruit back in season. There are so many different ways to prepare and eat apples, but one of my favorites is stuffed apples. They are a great snack to put in lunch boxes, for after school, or on

Strawberry Sauce

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Strawberry Sauce photo credit: Eat Live Run There is no better time to get sweet strawberries than right now. We are coming into peak season for this delicious fruit. When I’m not eating them fresh, I’ve been making strawberry sauce. It is so simple and so versatile. I’ve been adding it to my

Orange and Vanilla Overnight Oats

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Overnight oats have long been one of my favorite breakfasts because they are easy, delicious, and it saves me time in the morning. Since citrus are in full swing right now, I thought this recipe would be great to brighten up the day and relieve some stress from those hectic mornings. Furthermore, this is an

Winter Panzanella Salad

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Winter Panzanella Salad with Red Wine Vinegar and Honey Dressing 1 loaf crusty bread (ciabatta works well), cut into cubes 1 medium Butternut squash, peeled and chopped 6 Sage leaves, chopped 1 bunch of kale ½ lb. Brussels sprouts 2 apples Heaping handful of dried cranberries Heaping handful of hazelnuts Preheat oven to 400°F Peel

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Autumn is upon us, and I am seeing shades of orange and red everywhere I go-many in the form of pumpkins and winter squash. We finally harvested the majority of our squash and pumpkins and now its time to cook up those quintessential fall dishes. I have made pumpkin bread, pumpkin pancakes, squash and apples,

Summer Vegetable Soup

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A few weeks ago, I was getting ready to head off to the east coast for vacation, when I realized that I had an abundance of veggies in my fridge- something that frequently occurs during these summer months. I have a difficult time seeing food go to waste, and I couldn’t bear seeing the bounty

Arugula and Fava Bean Crostini

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It’s springtime and so comes an abundance of fava beans! These tasty, green gems are great tossed in salads, risotto, or even a simple pureed soup. Another great way to use these protein packed beans is in a pesto. Add the pesto to some crusty toast and you have an easy, savory snack to satisfy

Family Friendly Recipes: Cumin Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Cumin Roasted Parsnips and Carrots (credit chef Mary Sue Milliken) The sweetness of carrots and parsnips is balanced and enhanced by cumin, garlic, lime juice and mint to make a delicious, warming, hearty, and simple side. SERVES 4–6 Ingredients 1 lb. carrots, cut into ¼”-thick rounds on the diagonal 1 lb. parsnips, cut into ¼”-thick