Spring Quinoa This protein-packed salad blends quinoa with healthful dandelion greens, fresh snow peas, walnuts, feta cheese and light, citrus-herb dressing. Servings For the Salad: 1 ½ cups quinoa 2 ³⁄4 cups water 1 tsp. sea salt, divided ¼ lb. snow peas, cut into ³⁄4" pieces [...]
Toasted Parmesan Salad A simple Romaine salad with artichoke hearts, a savory dressing, and served with delicious, crispy toasted Parmesan. Servings Salad Ingredients: ³⁄4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2-3 romaine hearts 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained Dressing Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. [...]
Bavarian Apple Tart A sweet and creamy dessert based on the traditional Bavarian treat, featuring cream cheese, sweet apple slices, and sliced almonds. Or try it for breakfast or brunch! Servings For the crust: 1 cup flour 1/3 cup maple sugar ½ cup butter, softened ½ [...]
Quince Paste This traditional Spanish treat is sweet and delectable served atop a nutty aged cheese, such as Manchego. 2# quince, peeled, cored, and sliced 2 cups granulated sugar (more or less, as needed) 1. Put quince in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil over [...]
Roasted Red Pepper & Pesto Calzones Crisp grilled calzone pockets with two piping hot, savory filling options: Roasted Red Pepper, and Pesto. Recipe quantities are for one calzone. Servings Pesto Calzone 4 oz. Big River pizza dough 1 Tbsp. Pasta Plus pesto 1/4 cup grated mozzarella [...]
Grilled Yam Salad Grilled yams add caramelly highlights to a boldly-dressed bed of kale. Servings Salad Ingredients 1/2 lb. garnet yams, small 3 cups water 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 bunch Red Russian kale, stemmed and [...]
Veggie Kabobs with Pesto Aioli A rainbow of grilled fresh vegetables on skewers, served with a zesty basil-packed pesto aioli. Servings Veggie Kabob Ingredients 12 bamboo skewers (10") 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into [...]
Butternut Kale Pasta Enjoy this fresh and filling recipe as a side dish, or main course. Embrace the bounty of the Willamette Valley by using fresh, local, and organic ingredients when possible. Servings olive oil 1 ½ cups penne pasta ½ butternut squash 1 bunch kale, ribbed & [...]
Bacon & Kale Buddies This recipe is delicious and fun for the kids. Combine the nutrition of kale with the salty goodness of bacon and you have yourself a winning combination. Servings 1 Tbsp butter 4 slices bacon (or smoked tempeh strips) 3 eggs ¼ cup milk [...]
Pumpkin & Eggplant Patties This recipe is a fun and delicious way to experience eggplant. Great in a pita or try it on a bun. Servings 1 can pureed pumpkin 1 cup tightly packed, peeled, shredded raw eggplant ¼ cup diced red onion ½ cup chopped sweet pepper [...]
