Chilled Cauliflower Pesto Salad
This easy salad is a snap! You can have this ready within an hour for a dinner party! You will need: 1 head of cauliflower 1 can of white beans (Tuscan white beans) 1 small tub of premade pesto Flat…
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Why Support a CSA?
We signed up for a local organic farm CSA several months ago and hands down, it’s the best decision we have ever made. Not only do we get fresh organic fruits and vegetables do our door, but we also get…
Easy Pickled Garlic for Summer BBQs
Summer BBQ season is upon us, so I’m cooking up some pickled sides to purdy up my (veggie) hot dogs! Great with any dogs, brats, tofu pups, burgers, etc. Tonight’s accompaniments – pickled garlic + sweet & sour cabbage. Recipe…
Vegetarian Irish Farm Stew
Here’s a super easy crock pot ‘Irish’ stew chock full of root vegetables! Hearty and satisfying, yet all vegan so none of the saturated fat! 1 lb of soy based ground ‘hamburger’ like Yves Veggie Cuisine 2 quarts water or…
Easy Mini Popovers
These are excellent for parties as an appetizer. Great by themselves or serve with a little jam! I used parmesean per original recipe, but you can also change up the cheese and use a hard cheddar or a swiss emmental…
Super Easy Dhal Soup
Dhal is an Indian lentil soup that is ridiculously easy to make, and very delicious. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like my soup (or maybe they were just being polite). However, when I do whip up a soup pot,…
Tex Mex Quinoa Recipe
Thanksgiving is coming up and if you’re like, you’re already pinning out some recipe ideas for the big day. Here’s an easy gluten-free side dish that is NOT traditional, but it’s really tasty, everyone loves it and it holds up…
Bring These Potatoes to a Dinner Party
I love dinner parties and I’m a big believer that everyone should bring something to contribute. It makes it less stressful for the host and it’s fun to see what different people come up with to share. Here’s a super…
Hot New Healthy Kid Snacks
Many new and innovative healthy snacks for kids were showcased at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit and here’s a few fun ones of interest. Bolthouse Carrot Snack Bags These snack-size packs of carrots (pictured above) come with an insulated section…
Trendy Foods at the PMA
Watch out Kale, there are some new kids on the block! Most of these ‘trendy’ foods are not new per se, but they are finally coming onto the foodie scene as they reach a larger distribution and chefs are having…
Who I Want to See at the PMA Fresh Summit
I’m getting up early tomorrow morning to drive up to the Fresh Summit Convention in Anaheim to blog my little heart out. This event is the epic gathering of produce growers both local and international. As a blogger, I’ll be…
Spicy Sweet Potato & Lime Soup
It’s Fall, so let’s eat like it! Here is a really fresh twist for sweet potatoes. This soup is really easy to make and almost addicting! The flavor combo with the heat from Chipotle chils and the fresh lime are…
Urban Chickens Inspire Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Quiche
My friend gave me a carton full of glorious multi-colored fresh chicken eggs from her very own little chicken babies. Here is one of her feathered kids cruising around the living room. Isn’t she cute? I’m sure the hens worked…
Purple Basil Pesto
Just scored some gorgeous basil at the Farmer’s Market this morning. We had a choice of the regular bright green basil, or a deep purple mottled variety. My daughter smelled both kinds, as we are ‘smellers’. How can you not…
Super Easy Zucchini Pancake Fritters
I do a lot of cooking by sight versus exact measurement. It’s not real accurate, but I’m lazy and don’t feel like dirtying up measuring cups. I mean taking five seconds out of my day to clean that 1C measuring…