Recipes

I was trying to think of the perfect recipe for Valentine’s Day – easy, unique, preferably chocolate…and I knew I HAD to make my friend Roxanne’s famous Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles (not to mention, my honey is crazy for cookies). Whenever we have get-togethers, our friends beg Roxanne to make these – that’s how good … Continue reading "Roxanne’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles"

There’s nothing like a huge bowl of piping hot Vietnamese pho to warm your bones when it’s snowing outside. The combination of rich broth, crunchy veggies, soft noodles, and fresh herbs soothe the soul. Traditionally, the broth simmers for hours and involves toasting coriander, using star anise, and roasting ginger. Then thinly sliced meat is dropped …

During the dog days of summer, I refuse to heat up the kitchen, so it’s been mostly fresh salads or stovetop meals for us. Now that it’s finally feeling a little more like fall and cool enough to turn the air conditioning off, I’m really looking forward to using the oven again. I can’t wait to …

Easy. Healthy. Delicious. That’s our philosophy. Eating fresh, nutritious meals doesn’t have to mean a lot of work or spending a lot of money. This light “pasta” is perfect for summer and can easily be made with ingredients fresh from your local farmers’ market. It comes together in under 30 minutes and adds a huge …

Sweet, spicy, cold, crunchy. What’s not to love about this summer salad-slaw hybrid that’s as beautiful to dish up as it is satisfying to eat? I packed this for lunch on a day hike, and it totally hit the spot. It’s paradoxically light while keeping you full. While it easily held its own as a …

Do you ever have a craving for potato chips but want something a little bit healthier? Well, there are those root veggie chips in the store, but they are a bit expensive for my price range. I love making my own baked sweet potato chips. While white potatoes are full of nutrients, sweet potatoes are lower …

I made this for a potluck last week and immediately friends and family were asking for the recipe, which has options to make it vegan and gluten free. Not a single one was left uneaten! Vegetarians and carnivores alike will DEVOUR this amazingly flavorful and filling burger made with red lentils, lots of paprika, and …

What a quick, fresh way to enjoy your farmer’s market veggies! Assemble your salad with greens, wedged tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced or sliced cucumber, green or black olives, and feta (We love locally made Haystack cheese!). Drizzle with lemon brine, olive oil, and finish with freshly cracked black pepper and oregano. Optional: Serve with …

This pizza is so quick and easy to make for a weeknight dinner. We use a store-bought crust to save on time, and throw together whatever veggies we have on hand for fresh flavor. If you’re craving pizza, this is a great way to incorporate your farmer’s market finds and get the most nutrients. We …

Recipe Courtesy of Anne Oakley at Alchemical Yoga Olives and nuts marinated in extra virgin olive oil with rosemary, lemon zest, fennel seeds and hot pepper, is a savory, salty snack swirling with healthy fat, antioxidants, fiber, iron and copper. Plus, it’s a two-for-one recipe, in that you can eat the olives and nuts and …