Our Favorite Recipes
Strawberry Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp
Filling (double for a 9 x 13): 1/3 c. sugar 2 T. flour 2 c. rhubarb 1 c. blueberries 1 c. strawberries Toss and spread in baking dish Topping (1 1/2 times for a 9 x 13): 1/3 c. pecans finely chopped 3/4 c. flour 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. brown sugar Whisk together Cut in 6...
Zesty Sauteed Swiss Chard
1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pinch dry crushed red pepper 2 bunches swiss chard, stems trimmed, leaves cut into 1/2-inch-wide pieces Juice of 1/2 lemon salt Directions Melt butter and oil in heavy large pan over...
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
4 medium beets - scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons maple syrup salad greens 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil goat cheese to taste (I prefer the honey goat cheese, also...
Spinach Egg Bake
Ingredients: 4 cups of fresh spinach 1-2 tsp. olive oil (depending on your pan) 1 1/2 cups low-fat mozzarella 1/3 cup thinly sliced onions 8 eggs, beaten salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F. Spray an 8 1/2 inch by 12 inch glass or crockery...
Garlic Butter Carrots
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots, diagonally cut into about 2 to 3-inch pieces 5 tablespoons butter 4 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to 425F. Grease a baking sheet with...
Sauteed Kale
• 1 bunch kale • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1. Soak kale leaves in a large bowl of water until dirt and sand begin to fall to the bottom, about 2 minutes. Lift kale from the bowl without drying the leaves and immediately remove and discard...
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
3 large sweet potatoes 3 (14 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup brown sugar, or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste) 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Black pepper to taste Cayenne pepper to taste 1/3 cup heavy cream 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175...
Southwestern Fiesta Chicken
Ingredients Cilantro Lime Rice 1 cup long grain white rice 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt juice of 1 lime 2-3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped For The Chicken 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 envelope (3 tablespoons) taco seasoning 2 tablespoons olive oil 2...
Parsnip Banana Bread
Ingredients 1/2 pound parsnips (about 2 large or 3 medium), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (any fat percentage) 1/2 pound very ripe bananas (about 2 large or 3 medium) 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar 4...
Green Bean Pasta Salad
Ingredients 4 ounces penne (1 1/4 cups) 4 ounces green beans, halved crosswise (about 1 cup) 1 cup red or kidney beans, rinsed 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice salt and black pepper (to...