Fennel is a sweet and crunchy root vegetable that works beautifully in salads, pasta dishes and soups. In this recipe, I paired it with apples, parsley and sunflower seeds (for more crunch!) and a lemony dressing to help balance the licorice flavor of the fennel. Serve this salad at lunch with sandwiches or at dinner … Fennel Apple Salad with Lemony Tahini Dressing
I recently taught an ancient grains class and I’m now having fun experimenting with different types. Sorghum is naturally gluten-free and provides a nice, chewy bite to grain salads. This salad celebrates fall flavors and is the perfect side dish to bring to your next gathering. Eat this by itself for lunch or pair with … Roasted Butternut Squash and Shredded Kale Sorghum Salad
In our household, we love a good curry. The Asian market we shop at has about 10 different kinds and they all have distinct flavors. One of our favorites is red curry. It’s slightly sweet, salty and spicy and provides the perfect zing to this sauce. This dish is bursting with flavor and is definitely … Curried Lentils and Collard Greens
Since it’s now September, I’m soaking up every second of summer (and the beautiful fruits and veggies that come with it). Lots of people aren’t sure what to do with eggplant besides fry it. I decided to grill it and pair it with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella to mimic eggplant Parmesan, but with way less … Garden Tomato, Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella Bake
Sometimes I enjoy a good meatless meal. With my background as a vegan/vegetarian chef, I love making meals like this because they’re chock full of nutrients, but also naturally delicious. These tacos would also be great served as an appetizer! If you want them to be completely vegan, simply make a cashew sour cream using … Roasted Sweet Potato, Avocado and Caramelized Onion Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema
I love comfort food (who doesn’t?), so I like to create dishes that are satisfying AND have nutritional benefits. This mac and cheese is so yummy and cheesy, you won’t even realize you’re eating leafy greens! 1. Preheat oven to 375. 2. Place squash in a large saucepan and add chicken broth, milk and garlic … Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Kale and Tomatoes
If you love the farmer’s market like I do, you know this is a great time to stock up on sweet corn. The taste doesn’t even compare to the canned stuff and it adds a pop of freshness to any summer meal. This flatbread is perfect served as an appetizer or at dinner with a … Roasted Beet and Sweet Corn Flatbread with Pistachio Pesto
Kohlrabi is in the cabbage family, but is slightly milder and sweeter. They seem somewhat scary at first glace, but they’re actually really simple to peel (just look at my pictures below). These fritters are great to serve with brunch or as a fun summer appetizer! 1. Preheat oven to 375. Coat a baking sheet … Kohlrabi and Zucchini Fritters with Feta Yogurt
I look forward to cherry season every year because I know they’re “pure Michigan” grown and absolutely delicious. While great on their own as a snack, I love adding them to salads, salsas and desserts. I recently started growing some mint in my yard and knew it would add a perfect pop of freshness to … Wheatberry Salad with Cherries, Pistachios and Mint
Asparagus is one veggie I absolutely love, but it can be pretty pricey when it’s not in season. So this is the time to stock up and enjoy it! I enjoy it sauteed, roasted, pickled, you name it. In this recipe, the roasted asparagus adds a wonderful nutty flavor to balance out the sweet goat … Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Frittatas
