By The Produce Pack This snap pea salad is a great way to use springtime produce and celebrate the short pea season. Eating seasonally is important! Choosing ingredients that are in season is good for your body, your wallet, and the environment! Most often these ingredients are cheaper when they are in season because they […]
Walnut and Carrot Top Pesto
Recipe by The Produce Pack If you haven’t tried using carrot tops yet, this Walnut and Carrot Top Pesto helps you maximize the value of your farmer’s market purchases while adding extra flavor to your cooking. A Zero Waste Solution Did you ever wonder what to do with those leafy green tops of carrots? There’s […]
Jerusalem Artichokes with Baked Portobello Mushroom
Recipe by The Fulfilled Foodie The Scottish have been cooking with whiskey forever and now I’ve tried it – it is clear why! This whiskey sauce just goes so well with the creamy butter bean and Jerusalem artichoke puree. If you struggle to get hold of Jerusalem artichokes, you can swap them out for another […]
Jerusalem Artichoke, Leek and Chestnut Pie
Recipe by The Fulfilled Foodie Jerusalem artichokes are most available in the winter season. But if you struggle to find them, replace Jerusalem artichoke with another winter root veg such as parsnip or celeriac. The result is a plate of comforting wintery pie – yum! Is a Jerusalem artichoke a type of artichoke? The Jerusalem […]
Spicy & Healthy Cabbage Bean Soup
Are you looking for a soup to warm you up this winter without adding a ton of calories to your diet? This Spicy & Healthy Cabbage Bean Soup is low-calorie and super healthy, giving a “cayenne kick” to your immune and digestive systems! How to make Cabbage Soup Making this cabbage soup couldn’t be any […]
Crispy Kohlrabi Hash Browns
Recipe by The Produce Pack I am a huge kohlrabi fan! I’ve posted multiple recipes where it’s the key ingredient. But, so far I’ve only posted recipes where the kohlrabi is used raw. This time, you’ll get to try cooked kohlrabi. When fried, the kohlrabi will have more sweetness and nuttiness. Combine that with the […]
Simple Stewed Black Beans
Recipe by Rachel Phipps Simple stewed black beans, delicious served in warm bowls with lots of toppings for dinner, served as a side dish, or used as a filling for vegan enchiladas or tacos. How sustainable are black beans? Beans are extremely sustainable! Most crops suck all the nutrients out of the soil as they […]
Best Homemade Applesauce
Recipe by Chef Cindy If you haven’t made applesauce before, you’re going to appreciate how easy this recipe is and wonder why you have never made homemade applesauce before! It’s especially great to make in the fall when apples are in season, and there’s an abundance of varieties to choose from. You can bet the […]
Fresh Strawberry Sorbet
by Rachel Phipps Strawberries come late spring season, making this Fresh Strawberry Sorbet Recipe the perfect summer treat. You can make a big batch and freeze it to be used over the next three months of summer! If you are short on space and money to invest in an ice cream maker, freeze the blended […]
Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho with Jalapeño
Recipe by Chef Cindy Gazpacho is a summer favorite for many, especially me! I agree that the traditional version with tomatoes is delicious but add in some watermelon to Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho and ooh mama, now that’s delicious! I love the blend of flavors in this refreshing, cold summer soup. And you can control the […]
Summer Fresh Gluten-Free Panzanella Salad
I love tomatoes & I love bread! Put the two together 🍅 & 🥖 and we have Panzanella Salad 😋!!
Savory Breakfast Toast Trio made with Healthy Toast Toppings
Recipe by Chef Cindy Breakfast has always been my favorite meal of the day! There are no limits to creativity when making breakfast, especially with toast ideas for breakfast. Some days, you may wake up craving something sweet like Brioche French Toast with Caramelized Bananas recipe. Other days, you may be something savory like this […]
Roasted & Stuffed Acorn Squash with Farro and Italian Herbs
Recipe by Chef Cindy I can’t help but get excited when I see the beautiful Autumn colors at the market. Usually the seasonal squash is on display, even before you walk in the doors. And if you’re like me, you can’t resist buying a variety. Even if it’s just for a decorative Fall touch on […]
Vegan Shiitake BLT Sandwich with Cheddar Cheese
Recipe by Chef Cindy Calling all past and present BLT Sandwich Lovers – this is sandwich for you! Once you get a taste of a VEGAN SHIITAKE BLT SANDWICH, you won’t go back to eating bacon BLT’s ever again! If you haven’t tried it yet, Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms have the flavor and texture of a […]
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Recipe by Chef Cindy Chimichurri Sauce is a traditional Argentinian sauce that is used to flavor meat and sausages. But for us plant-based peeps, Chimichurri Sauce tastes incredibly delicious on grilled vegetables! It is traditionally made with parsley, oregano, shallots, garlic, vinegar, oil, and salt & pepper. You simply blend them together to create this […]
Summer Watermelon Cosmo
Recipe by Chef Cindy A girls gotta have a cocktail sometime… and a Summer Watermelon Cosmo is one of my favorites! Especially this one which is healthy (ok, I’m pushing it here 😉), delicious and refreshing. If you had a chance to read my post about the benefits of watermelon juice, you will agree its […]