Carrot Ginger Chocolate Chip Muffin Squares

Check out these amazing muffin squares! Sometimes I’m too lazy to scoop out individual muffins. A 9×13 is a great way to bake, and you can cut the squares as large or as small as you like! Carrot Ginger Chocolate Chip Muffin Squares Wet Ingredients 3 cups grated or chopped carrots 1 1/2 c apple…

Asparagus Salad with Fresh Mint and Lemon

It’s asparagus season! Check out this delicious shaved asparagus salad. So light and refreshing! 2 bunches asparagus (make sure you buy thick stalks for easier shaving) 2 c edamame 1/4 c sliced almonds 1/4 c fresh mint chiffonaded Dressing 2 cloves garlic minced 3 T olive oil 2 T lemon juice Sea salt and pepper…

Refreshing Farro Salad

Refreshing Farro Salad 2 c uncooked farro 2-3 green onions sliced thin 8 oz fresh or frozen corn 10 oz snap peas 1 pint blueberries 1/3 c almond slices Dressing 3-4 T olive oil 3-4 T rice vinegar 1/2 bunch fresh basil 1/2 bunch fresh mint Cook farro according to directions and let cool. Combine…

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa salad is perfect for those days that you just don’t feel like cooking a big meal. Here’s a quick and easy recipe that can be made ahead. It’s perfect for Sunday brunch, BBQ, side dish at a potluck or just by itself. Quinoa Salad 2 c uncooked quinoa 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced…

Curry Cauliflower Salad

Who loves curry? Check out this simple curry cauliflower salad. Such bold flavors and so easy to make! 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets 1/4 c red onion diced 1/4 c dried cherries chopped (or cranberries, golden raisins, currants) 1/4 c slivered or sliced almonds 1/8 c cilantro chopped 1/4 c olive oil 2…

Farro Salad with Cilantro Mint Dressing

Our local brew pub makes an amazing farro salad with tofu. I thought I would try to replicate it. Pretty darn tasty!! 1 c dried farro (cook according to directions) 4-5 green onions sliced 1 yellow bell pepper chopped 1 cucumber peeled and chopped 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes chopped 1/2 c frozen sweet corn 1/2…

Homemade Granola

Granola. So satisfying for breakfast, as a snack or even dessert! 3 c rolled oats (not instant) 1/2 c pumpkin seeds 1/2 c hemp seeds (you can use flax or chia) 1/2 c chopped pecans (or almonds, cashews) 1/2 c coconut flakes 1 T cinnamon 1 t sea salt 1/4 c coconut oil (melted) 1/3…

Soy Chorizo

I love soy chorizo, but am not a fan of the extra additives with the store bought brands. Most Sundays I make my own version so that I control the ingredients. 1/4 c diced onion 1/4 c diced black olives 1/4 c diced sundries tomatoes (I prefers dried, not in oil) 1 jalapeño seeded and…

Roasted Garlic

  Garlic…Need I say more? If a recipe calls for 2 cloves, I double it. You can never have enough in my opinion! The problem when adding to roasted vegetable dishes is that it tends to burn if you mince or slice. Roasting a whole bulb is fine if you intend on using the whole…

Baked Tofu

Baked tofu….a great addition to just about any dish.   I don’t own a tofu press. I guess I haven’t found the need to purchase one yet. I place the block of tofu (make sure it’s the extra firm kind) between two small cutting boards or plates and set a cast iron pan (or something…