Category recipes
Favorite Chemical Free Air Freshers for Winter Health
Now that your house has been sealed up against the elements for a few months, you may be looking for ways to spruce up that stale air smell. Be wary of conventional air fresheners, sprays, and heavily scented cleaning products, since many of these contain harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that break down into nasty […]
Squash Lasagne- Gluten Free
Ingredients: one packet Gluten-Free lasagna noodles One butternut, kabocha, or hubbard squash (if hubbard, you will have left over squash puree). One bunch tender kale (lacinato or young curly russian) or spinach or collard greens 8 cremini mushrooms, sliced One onion, medium chop 4-6 cloves garlic homemade or your favorite store bought marinara 1 container […]
Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup
This soup is a gently warming, creamy soup that supports your digestive system. The ginger helps awaken your digestive juices, while supporting your stomach and spleen. Yellow and orange vegetables help to strengthen the spleen and stomach, while white vegetables such as parsnips nourish the lungs. With all those colds and flus going around, I […]
Red Chicken Vegetable Curry with Black Rice
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast ( or substitute non-GMO tofu) 2 cans coconut milk 2 small heads broccoli 2 small zucchini 1 large onion 2 carrots ½ cup snow peas ¼ cup red curry paste ( my favorite brand is Mae Ploy- it does contain shrimp though, so not a good fit for […]
Gluten-free Thanksgiving
The holidays can be an extra hard time for anyone with food sensitivities or allergies. It may feel overwhelming to try to tackle a gluten free Thanksgiving, but there are many options out there. Option one: would be to get creative and try to find multiple recipes that celebrate the autumn vegetable bounty without any […]
Broccoli Caraway Soup
I know that I just wrote a blog post about the importance of eating orange and yellow squashes, and root vegetables this time of year. I was all set to keep working on some squash recipes for this week, but then I had a huge broccoli craving. In honor of all the amazing flavor and […]
Butternut Squash, Chicken Mole Enchilada Casserole
Chicken and Butternut Squash Enchiladas with Mole Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash 1 large onion 2-4 cloves garlic 1 T cumin 1 large skinless chicken breast 1 head of spinach 1 jar of Mole. I like the 8.25 ounce glass jar of Dona Maria Mole with the yellow metal lid. About 4 cups chicken or […]
Gastronomic Shenanigans – Dairy Free, Creamy Curried Squash Soup
For those autumn days when the crisp chill enters the air, or those flat-out cold, blustery winter nights, this soup can put some warm back into your muscles. If you are struggling with joint and muscle pain, consider adding a tablespoon turmeric to the soup, as it reduces pain by increasing circulation. Ingredients: 2 T […]
Two Recipes: Curried Delicata Squash Crescents & Turmeric Cinnamon Spiced Oatmeal
Curried Delicata Squash Crescents Ingredients: 2 delicata squash 1 T curry powder 2 tsp paprika 1 T olive oil Preheat the oven to 375. Cut the delicata squash in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out all of the seeds and guts. Slice the squash into ½ inch crescents. Place in a mixing bowl […]
Late August Farmer’s Market Recipes- Green Bean Salad and Meat Balls
Warm Green Bean Salad with Mustard Dressing Ingredients: Two solid handfuls of green beans or purple bush beans 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms 1 cup parsley 1 small onion Dressing: 2 T cold-pressed olive oil 2 T whole grain mustard 1-2 tsp white wine vinegar optional: 1 tsp honey Cooking instructions: Rinse and trim the tips […]
Stick Out Your Tongue 