Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms A perennial party favorite that'll disappear quickly! This easy-to-make recipe was featured at the 2019 Winter Wine Soirée. Servings 30 crimini mushrooms 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 –2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup Parmesan or asiago cheese ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp [...]

Lamb Meatballs Such a simple and satisfying way to enjoy locally pastured raised ground lamb. This recipe was featured at the 2019 Winter Wine Soirée and is a great option for your next big gathering! Servings 1 pound ground lamb 3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped 1 small garlic [...]

Fig Almond Truffles Indulgent in flavor, but not sugar, this bite-sized dessert was featured at our 2019 Winter Wine Soirée. Makes approximately 30 truffles. Servings 1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight 1 cup dried black mission figs 3 Tbsp maple syrup 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 [...]

Fried Cauliflower "Rice" Made with fresh, delicious vegetables and completely grain free. From The Elimination Diet by Alissa Segersten & Tom Malterre, MS, CN Servings 1 medium head cauliflower, coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or coconut oil) ½ white onion, diced 2 large carrots, diced [...]

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 [...]