Zucchini Confit with Miso Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Zucchini cooked forever seems like a horrible idea until you try it. Really! It’s amazingly delicious and the perfect way to use up all of that zucchini surplus. Ingredients 1 1/4 pound zucchini, washed, dried, and cut into 1/2 inch rounds 1/2 cup olive…
Peach and Blackberry Summer Panino
Peach and Blackberry Summer Panino Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Salty, sweet, and beautiful summer sandwich. Ingredients 2 slices of your favorite bread (I used a seedy multi-grain) 1/2 small peach, thinly sliced 4-5 blackberries, sliced in half 1/3 cup grated aged sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot Extra Sharp) 1/4 cup crumbled…
Two Potato Salad with North African Spiced Yogurt
Two Potato Salad with North African Spiced Yogurt Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is a lighter potato salad that hits all those wonderful notes of creamy, spicy, and a teensy bit sweet with the addition of the sweet potatoes. A perfect addition to a summer get-together! Ingredients 2 pounds potatoes (I recommend…
Toasted Coconut and Almond Butter
Toasted Coconut and Almond Butter Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Coconut and almonds make an addicting spread that you’ll find yourself putting on and in everything- toast, oatmeal, pancakes, smoothies. Ingredients 2 cups raw almonds 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2 pinches of sea salt 2 1/2 teaspoons honey, preferably local (or use…
Kale and Beluga Lentil Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing
Kale and Beluga Lentil Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This isn’t your typical kale salad. A creamy dressing helps wilt the kale while nutty walnuts, cooked grains, and toothsome lentils make it wonderfully filling. Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic…
Magical Hummus
Magical Hummus Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: You’ll never guess what the secret ingredient to this super-fluffy hummus is! Ingredients 1 pound Swiss chard stalks, washed and chopped (I used rainbow chard) 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas 2 small garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1/4 cup…
Coconut Mango Oatmeal
Coconut Mango Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Want to wake up to the taste of the tropics? Make this. With coconut in so many forms, you’ll feel like you’re on an island. Ingredients 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk 1/2 cup water pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon honey (or agave…
Peach and Sour Cream Waffles
Peach and Sour Cream Waffles Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Made with sweet peaches and creamy, tangy sour cream, these waffles are THE perfect summer weekend breakfast. Ingredients 1/2 cup oat flour 1/2 cup spelt flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg…
Mango and Goat Cheese Quesadilla
Mango and Goat Cheese Quesadilla Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Sweet and salty easy-to-make quesadilla that will satisfy any craving! Ingredients 2 whole wheat tortillas 2 teaspoons coconut or olive oil, divided 1/3 cup fresh soft goat cheese 1/3 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese 1/3 to 1/2 mango, peeled and thinly sliced 1/3…
Cast Iron Skillet Bibimbap
Cast Iron Skillet Bibimbap Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This Korean Bibimbap is served on brown rice and cooked in a cast iron skillet to get a crispy, crunchy layer. It is a delicious way to eat so many different types of vegetables. Using one pot to cook all of the vegetables makes…
Pickled Deviled Eggs with Dill and Crispy Quinoa
Pickled Deviled Eggs with Dill and Crispy Quinoa Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These mayo-free deviled eggs are pickled with beets for a beautiful hue and a bit of zing. They are so easy to make and are perfect spring appetizers. Vegetarian and gluten-free. Ingredients 3 tablespoons 2% plain Greek yogurt (Fage is…
Buckwheat Crepes with Mushroom and Chard Filling
Buckwheat Crepes with Mushroom and Chard Filling Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These Buckwheat Crepes are filled with chard, mushrooms, goat cheese, and walnuts fro crunch. Vegetarian and gluten-free. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 pound…