Veggies
Raw Kale and Walnut Pesto
Putting a simple spin on classic pesto is an easy way to give your pesto a seasonal feel. By subbing kale in for traditionally used basil, you end up with earthier, heartier flavors that we tend to lean towards as the cooler weather rolls in.
This my friends, is what I like to call, “Power Food Pesto”!
Raw Summer Squash Salad w/ Feta and Tomatoes
The best thing about working with fresh, seasonal produce is that you always know whatever ingredients you have on hand are going to taste great together! It’s simply the way Mother Nature intended it and it’s an easy way to learn how to pair foods together.
My favorite way of remembering this is…
Patty Pan Squash Kissed W/ Garlic and Dill
If there is one promise I can give you in the kitchen it’s this; If you work with fresh, seasonal, local ingredients it takes very little effort to create extremely flavorful food. So if time is an issue for you, this may be a road to travel more often.
Take these cute little Patty Pans for instance…
Raw Corn and Avocado Salad
Did you know that you can eat raw corn?
It’s true, raw corn is sweet and crisp and makes for a fresh and delish Summer salad. The key to raw corn is this…
Simple Summer Raw Tomato Sauce (over Spaghetti Squash)
While 80 degrees has been the SoCal high this past weekend I KNOW that many of you have been dealing with temperatures much hotter!
I also know that no one wants to deal with hot ovens or grills when it’s so hot outside which is exactly why this recipe should have you smiling at your computer right now!
Spaghetti Squash with Peas and Parmesan
What can I say… I LOVE to eat, so I tend to focus on bulking my meals up with high nutrient, low calorie choices, not only to stay healthy, but because this technique allows me to eat more food.
And as delicious as pasta is, there’s no way to get around the fact that a rather small serving of pasta packs a hefty caloric punch!
But I have discovered that there are two ways around this…
Arugula, Beet, and Goat Cheese Salad
You’ve heard me talk about ‘head-start ingredients’ before and know how much I love my ‘pre-preppin’ and this salad is the perfect example of why!
Remember those Simply Steamed Beets from earlier in in the week ? Well just take a look at how they came back for a quick weekday lunch and stole the show!
Simply Steamed Beets & A Brand New Look
A simple new recipe and a brand new look (and url)!
Which shall I talk about first? Let’s start with the look…
Raw Kale and Citrus Salad w/ Pumpkin Seeds
I find it a lot more challenging to eat salads in the winter months then I do the summer months.
Simply put, the winter months tend to request heartier, richer foods and salad doesn’t usually fit the bill. But when you use raw kale leaves as the base of your salad, suddenly you’ve got a rich, hearty, seasonal green that can transform a salad and make it satisfying enough to enjoy in the winter!
And pairing this winter green with some seasonal citrus and pumpkin seeds also makes this delicious, nutritious salad a great immunity booster to keep us healthy during the colder weather!
Simply Roasted Parsnip Chips
Ever notice how the most simple recipe is often the most delicious?
Well, these Roasted Parsnip Chips are no exception!
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with a sweet, nutty flavor that just seems to scream, “Hey, the holidays are coming soon!”, this recipe could be no easier.
