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Vegetarian Friendly Comfort Food: Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Vegetarian Friendly Comfort Food: Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Eggplant is hearty and meaty with enough protein to make a nutritious meal. This Eggplant Parmesan recipe is a go-to vegetarian meal option. It has a comfort food quality that makes it a safe bet for brunch or buffet style meals. Like your Eggplant Parmesan…

Ratatouille and Shrimp Over Penne Pasta

Ratatouille and Shrimp Over Penne Pasta

Enjoy the last hurrah of those end of the harvest seasonal garden veggies by combining our pre-prepared rough cut Ratatouille with fresh shrimp and serving it over Penne Pasta to make an elegant and colorful presentation of flavorful basics that is easy enough for a…

Smoothie Recipe: Vanilla Bean Kale Matcha Morning Smoothie

Smoothie Recipe: Vanilla Bean Kale Matcha Morning Smoothie

A sure-fire way to get you going in the morning, this tasty but nutritious smoothie recipe combines coconut and almonds with some very necessary morning caffeine, and the sweetness of the vanilla and honey takes the vegal taste out of the kale. The texture of the almonds along with the honey helps conceal the gritty texture of any powder you may wish to include in a smoothie, such as a protein or other supplemental powder.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1- 2 handfuls of kale
  • 1 banana
  • Vanilla bean
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Some almonds for texture, to taste
  • A shot of espresso, coffee, or matcha, black or green tea
  • 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder
  • Optional protein powder
  • ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

  • Brew caffeinated beverage of your choice. Set aside to cool, or prepare beverage the night before and refrigerate.
  • Remove a vanilla bean from the pod. Lightly crush.
  • Tear kale, slice banana and add to the blender. Add almonds.
  • Combine in blender and pulse. Add powder supplement now if desired.
  • Add ice cubes and liquids, and matcha powder. Pulse again
  • Pour and garnish with mint, berries or almond slivers, to taste
Zoodle Recipe: Zucchini Noodles with Pepperoni

Zoodle Recipe: Zucchini Noodles with Pepperoni

Zoodles are a healthy alternative to traditional pasta, and a good spiralizer can make a fresh and healthy meal fast. This recipe is a quick and colorful meal that is easy to make. You will need to buy zoodles at the store, or ideally, make…

Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe

Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe

This go-to breakfast or brunch muffin recipe fits in well with the colors and flavors of fall. Fresh cranberries are often available in late summer and around Thanksgiving and freeze well for making this recipe any time of year.  This muffin recipe is very loosely adapted from The Williams-Sonoma Baking Book (Oxmoor House, 2009). I like to add a simple glaze with a bit of extra orange extract or orange juice for an extra tangy kick of citrus flavor.

Dessert Recipe: Raspberry Crumble Bars

Dessert Recipe: Raspberry Crumble Bars

Easy to make for a crowd, this brunch-y dessert has a smooth Raspberry filling combined with a buttery crumb topping. The brown sugar lends a warm, cozy taste and it is delicious with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top. Can be prepared up to two days in advance and can be frozen if tightly wrapped.

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Recipe Side: Creamed Ginger Glazed Carrot Coins

Recipe Side: Creamed Ginger Glazed Carrot Coins

Creamed Ginger Glazed Carrot Coins look colorful and lovely on the plate, are tasty and are easy to make. The ginger offers a tangy bite that balances nicely with the creamy sauce, but the carrot is not mushy. A nice zest to pair with poultry dishes.…

How to Ripen Green Tomatoes

How to Ripen Green Tomatoes

To ripen green tomatoes, place them in a styrofoam cooler along with an apple. The gasses emitted by the apple speed up the ripening process.  HGTV Ideas, hgtv.com Follow us for more easy How to cooking tips!

Shredded Beet and Carrot Salad Recipe

Shredded Beet and Carrot Salad Recipe

Need a recipe for the last of the end-of-season veggies? This recipe contains some variety from the typical mid-summer salad fare. The carrots and beets work on their own, or incorporate wonderfully mixed into a green salad. 

Carrots and beets always seem to be in the first and last harvests from our local farmer’s market. This Shredded Beet and Carrot Salad recipe is adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe.  

Shredded Beet and Carrot Salad Recipe

August 23, 2020
: Easy

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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 pound raw beets, peeled
  • 2 carrots, peeled
  • 1/3 cup coarsely torn fresh parsley
Directions
  • Step 1 In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, honey, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Step 2 In a food processor fitted with the shredding disk, shred beets then carrots.
  • Step 3 Add to bowl along with parsley, and toss to combine.
 
fresh organic beets and carrots from the farmer’s market
fresh organic beets and carrots from the farmer’s market

 

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup recipe on Quite A Kitchen