Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means. Fresh asparagus! Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K, folate, vitamin C and vitamin A. It can be prepared many ways and enjoyed hot or cold. My favorite way is also the simplest. Roasted Asparagus Ingredients: -1 lb. bunch asparagus -1 Tbsp. olive oil -1/2 tsp. sea salt Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash asparagus…
If you haven’t jumped on the kale chip bandwagon yet, you’ve probably at least heard of them. I love kale chips. They take a sometimes hard-to-swallow vegetable and turn it into crispy salty melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Salad savoy is a relative of kale and is packed with vitamins A & C, calcium and iron. Because we received 3 bunches of salad savoy in our co-op basket this week, I have had…
Like I said in my last post, I have been having some technical difficulties with my camera and computer, so I am unable to show you complete step-by-step photos for this recipe as I had planned. BUT you should definitely make it anyways because it is delicious and packed with nutrition. If you are a fellow nutrition nerd, you might want to learn all about the nutritional benefits of rapini…
Christmas week this year featured many scrumptious dishes, mostly prepared by my dad. The first night though, was my turn to cook. My grandma (Gee-Gee as the kids call her) was in town from Kansas, and I found out that she is an avid reader of my blog (thanks Grandma!). We had so much fun hanging out, and the kids really enjoyed getting to know her again. We took advantage…
Inspired by Maya’s Maple, Apple & Butternut Roast and my conversation with the California Walnuts organization, I came up with this simple side dish perfect for any holiday gathering (or any night of the week). The best part is, you can throw the cold leftovers onto a pile of lettuce the next day for a nutritious and filling lunch. And don’t throw away those butternut squash seeds, they are the…
I was overjoyed to see parsnips in this week’s Bountiful Basket. I have only used parsnips twice in my life, both times for the same dish (Leek and Root Vegetable Gratin). I have developed quite a fondness for roasted vegetables, so I decided to roast them up with a few of the yams from this week’s basket. The dish turned out simple and flavorful, a perfect fall side dish. Herb…
I had never really cooked with butternut squash much before this fall. However, it is quickly becoming one of our favorite ingredients. As Joe says, “Mommy, I love butter squash!” Rich in vitamins A & C and easy to peel and prepare, I think it will become one of your new favorites as well. Storage & Preparation tips: -Look for squash that is heavy for it’s size -Butternut squash can…