Years ago I had a few Kalette plants that outlasted every other vegetable in my garden and grew like trees. It’s been difficult to find that particular variety these days, but I am lucky enough to have a great organic farm nearby and when I stopped in, they had kalettes. Kalettes are also known as … Continued
Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite fall vegetables. There’s a large organic farm near my home and they always have baby Brussels on hand this time of year. The smaller size allows them to cook and brown faster in the oven. They are also easier to trim and clean before baking. In this recipe, … Continued
Cauliflower is a real wonder-vegetable. The way it magically takes on flavors is uncanny. I really enjoy playing around in the kitchen using it in all its forms from ricing to mashing, roasting, and grilling. Roasting cauliflower really allows my Healthy On You® Here Comes The Yum spice blend to penetrate and open up the … Continued
This is how I use my late season produce, all picked fresh from the garden at peak freshness-Italian plums, Asian Pears, Bosc pears and cherry tomatoes. With the pears, I made the Carrot and Asian Pear Soup, but the plums are special and I wanted to eat them fresh in a salad. Here is my … Continued
This is the perfect hot weather treat for the ice cream lover in us all. This is a healthier version that is dairy-free, made with oat milk instead of the traditional almond or soy versions. The addition of blueberries and lavender are in perfect harmony in this delicious treat. You can find oat milk in … Continued
This salad is perfectly balanced with the exotic blend of ginger and sesame. It’s super versatile and quick to prepare. You can use as many vegetables as you like to turn this into a full vegan meal or add your favorite meat/protein. Sometimes I add cooked shiitake mushrooms, peppers or bok choy for added texture. … Continued
This rendition of gazpacho is truly a gazpacho-like no other! I taught this recipe in the March cooking class and it was a hit. It is so fresh and flavorful with hints of cucumber and jalapeño. With spring upon us and summer ahead, this can be a starter or a full meal when you add … Continued
This recipe takes eating the rainbow to a whole new level. Adding colorful root vegetables and squashes up the nutrition level and adds to the delicious flavor of this healthy vegetable side. As a base, it lends itself to all types of other flavors including garlic, soy or fish sauce, and an array of herbs. … Continued
