Recipe of the Month for June

Strawberry Spinach Salad Ingredients 5 ounces fresh spinach 1 cup thinly sliced strawberries ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion 1 recipe Poppy Seed Dressing ½ cup toasted pecans 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Poppy Seed Dressing 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 1½ tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon poppy seeds ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1½ teaspoons mayonnaise, optional ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil   Instructions In a large bowl, place the spinach, strawberries, and red onion. In a medium bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, shallot, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt, and mayo, if using. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking and continue to whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Alternative ...

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Recipe of the Month for May

Spring Quinoa with Asparagus, Peas & Pickled Onion Ingredients ¾ cup uncooked Organic Quinoa 1⅓ cups water 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed 1 cup frozen peas, thawed ½ cup pickled red onions ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley and/or chives Zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¾ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste 1 hard boiled egg, grated Mint and/or basil, for garnish Freshly ground black pepper Creamy green goddess dressing ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini 1 garlic clove ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh dill or tarragon ½ teaspoon sea salt   Instructions Rinse the quinoa and combine it with the water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and s ...

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Recipe of the Month for April

Garlic Knot Buns Ingredients ¾ cup warm water, 105° to 115°F 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 ¼-ounce package active dry yeast 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (250g), plus more for kneading ½ cup whole wheat flour, spooned and leveled (62g) 1 teaspoon sea salt 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing 2 garlic cloves, grated Topping Options Chopped parsley Flaky sea salt Grated Parmesan or Vegan Parmesan Red pepper flakes   Instructions In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of the water and the maple syrup and sprinkle with the yeast. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flours and sea salt. Add the yeast mixture, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and the remaining ½ cup of ...

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Recipe of the Month for March

Homemade Potato Gnocchi Ingredients 2 pounds russet potatoes, 3 to 4 medium-large 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more as needed   Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F. Use a fork to poke holes in the potatoes. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, but still warm, peel off and discard the skins. Pass the peeled potatoes through a ricer, or place them in a large bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Transfer the potatoes to a lightly floured surface and form them into a wide, thin mound. Drizzle with the egg and sprinkle with the salt and a third of the flour. Use your hands or a bench scraper to lift and fold the potatoe ...

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Recipe of the Month for February

Thai Red Curry Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil ½ medium white onion, thinly sliced Sea salt 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into strips 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 2 tablespoons red curry paste, (we like the Mekhala brand best) 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk ½ cup water 1 tablespoon tamari 2 teaspoons cane sugar 4 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed (about 1 cup) ½ cup bamboo shoots, drained 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving Baked tofu, optional Fresh basil or Thai basil leaves, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish   Instructions Heat the coconut oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the red pepper and cook for another ...

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