Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 Can whole artichoke hearts, rinsed 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pinches sea salt 2 pinches black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse brine off artichoke hearts and pat dry. Toss artichoke hearts with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, on parchment or […]
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Roasted Beets
Roasted Beets Serves 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beets, skinned, cut into bite-sized pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. Place cut beets on sheet pan, and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. […]
Tomato Basil Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced 1 cup yellow onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, finely diced 1 cup celery, finely diced 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes, with juice 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock 1/4 cup fresh basil stems and leaves, julienne-cut 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black […]
Fruity Minty Chiller
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup cantaloupe, rind removed and cut in chunks 1 cup seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut in chunks 1 cup ripe nectarine, peeled and cut in chunks 1 cup strawberries, hulled 1/4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh mint, torn and tightly packed Directions […]
Lentil Asparagus Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Ingredients 1 cup green lentils dry 2 cups asparagus roasted or sautéed, chopped 2 cups fresh spinach washed, dried, chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped 1 cup red bell peppers diced 1/4 cup almonds toasted, sliced or slivered 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon garlic minced 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice […]
Roasted Delicata Squash

Serves 6 Ingredients 3-4 delicata squash (2 – 2 1/2 pounds total) Optional toppings: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar or, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons honey Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil […]
Roasted Curried Sweet Potatoes

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 4 1/2 cups sweet potatoes 1/2 cup onion, quartered 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoons salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash vegetables thoroughly; peel and cut into bite-sized pieces. Toss sweet potatoes and onions with olive oil, spices and salt. […]
Layered Fruit Bowl

Layered Fruit Bowl Serves many Ingredients: Watermelon, balled Blueberries, washed Strawberries, washed, stems removed, cut in half Golden kiwi for garnish Star fruit for garnish Directions Use a glass bowl and alternate layers of water melon, blueberries, strawberries. Repeat process as desired, then garnish with kiwi and star fruit.
Watermelon Salsa

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 4 c seeded and diced watermelon (any variety or color) 1/2 cup minced onion ½ cup minced fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper ½ tsp. salt 1 Tbsp fresh garlic clove, minced […]
Roasted Edamame Cauliflower

Beautiful contrasting colors with the edamame, cauliflower and a dash of turmeric. Wonderful roasted as instructed, or as a hot stir-fry would be delicious as well. Serves 6 Ingredients 2 2/3 cups Cauliflower, flourets 1 1/3 cups Edamame 3/4 cups Onions, diced 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced 1/2 Tbsp Italian herb blend (basil, thyme, oregano, etc) 2 […]