Recipes

Spring is in the air and you should have a cocktail in your hand. As the weather heats up, it’s time to put away those winter classics and bring out a little more ice. Chris Elford, beverage director at amazing…Read More

As I just broke down ancient grains in another article, I wanted to share one of my recent favorite recipes! Serves 4: 1 c Kamut berries 1/4 c almond oil 1 medium shallot, minced 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 2…Read More

I make this delicious soup for Valentine’s Day. It’s basically two soups and the combined presentation of them is what makes it a perfect starter for a romantic dinner. But, don’t just have it on February the 14th, it’s one…Read More

They are called comfort foods for a reason—they comfort us! It’s perfectly natural to crave foods that bring comfort to both the body and the soul. Food is a trigger for memories good and bad, but comfort foods are uniquely…Read More

I call this “Turkey Kitchen Sink Soup”.  I love to use the turkey carcass and any of the left over meat including the dark meat on the legs and thighs–something we’re all sure to have a lot of after all…Read More

Great for a crowd! Makes a perfect side dish for roast meats, or a vegetarian main course. Serves 6 as a main course, 8-10 as a side dish: 3                       10oz…Read More

If you weren’t told you would never guess that this robust chili was meatless! So hearty and delicious you won’t miss the meat. Serves 6: 1               yellow pepper – seeded and cut into…Read More

Apple season is here and this is a great time to serve up some delicious apple crisps. A perfect, healthy snack and a great decoration for fall muffins, cakes and baked goods. One large apple sliced crosswise ¼” thick, with…Read More

Such a simple, quick and easy salad to prepare, it’s light and delicious and looks amazing! Serves 2 for light main course: 2              ripe Hass avocados 2              large heads of Belgium endive 3/4lb       shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined…Read More

It’s about that time where you pack up the shorts and pull out your fall jacket. Even though it is bitter sweet to say good-bye to summer, fall is full of change. It’s when the leaves change color, routines change…Read More