Fennel and Blood Orange Salad A unique and colorful melange of flavors make a beautiful and delicious salad! Servings ½ red onion 2 blood and/or navel oranges 2-3 fennel bulbs (about 1 lb after trimming) 6 dry-cured black olives 3 Tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 [...]
Wassail Go a-wassailing during the holiday season with this tasty hot spiced cider. Servings 2 apples 8 cups apple cider 2 cups orange juice 1⁄3 cup lemon juice 4 cinnamon sticks 16 whole cloves (or ½ tsp. ground cloves) ¼ tsp. ground ginger ¼ [...]
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts So easy to make! Brussels sprouts never tasted so good! Servings 1 ½ lb. Brussels sprouts 12 oz. bacon ¼ cup maple syrup Dice bacon; cook 3 minutes and set aside. Halve Brussels sprouts. Mix sprouts, bacon and maple syrup. Place mixture in [...]
Zucchini Pasta Having trouble keeping up with an excess of zucchini? Try making it into pasta! Servings 6 medium zucchini 1 tsp. salt, divided 2 tsp. olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced Black pepper to taste Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to make [...]
Chocolate Zucchini Bread So sweet, moist, chocolatey and gluten-free! No need to tell the kids there's zucchini in it. Servings 2 cups sugar 1 cup applesauce 3 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 ½ cups gluten-free flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. salt 1 [...]
Chocolate Almond Butter Cake with Coconut Fudge Frosting Surprisingly light and chocolatey this torte is made without grains and topped with deliciously gooey chocolate coconut fudge. Servings 2 cups almond butter 4 eggs 2/3 cup melted coconut oil 2/3 cup maple syrup ½ cup coconut sugar [...]
Carrot Sorbet Vegetables for dessert? You'll love the taste and the vitamins! Servings 4 large carrots, cooked 400 ml carrot juice (fresh squeezed or Columbia Gorge) Juice of one large orange 1 tsp ginger pulp 3 Tbsp agave 1 squeeze lemon juice Peel [...]
Chicken Fajitas with Asparagus Put a little spice in your spring menu with this savory preparation of fresh, local asparagus. Servings 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2-3 Tbsp Thrive Culinary oil or safflower oil, divided (high smoke point oil) 1 large onion, sliced lengthwise into ¼” strips [...]
Honey Semifreddo A divine frozen dessert made with honey, coconut cream, and eggs. An absolute delight! Servings ¼ cup sliced almonds 1 egg 4 egg yolks ½ cup honey 1 ¼ cups coconut cream Mandarin orange slices (or any fresh fruit) Place almonds [...]
Lamb Chops & Mint Sauce Tender and flavorful lamb chops are enhanced by an aromatic and creamy yogurt-based mint sauce. Servings 6 lamb chops or lamb shoulder steaks ¼ tsp. salt (or more to taste), divided Fresh ground pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. olive oil [...]
