Parmesan Potatoes

6 large potatoes 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 cup flour (any kind will do-we use whole wheat) 3/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup butter parsley (optional) Peel potatoes (if short on time, you can leave skins on & it tastes fine too); cut into pieces. Combine flour, cheese, salt & pepper in a […]

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Honey Thyme Vegetables

4-5 cups vegetables, cut into 2 inch pieces (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, etc) 2 Tbsp melted butter 2 Tbsp honey 1/2 – 1 tsp dried thyme salt and pepper to taste Cook vegetables in a small amount of water until crisp tender. Combine melted butter, honey & thyme; toss mixture with the vegetables. Season with […]

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Herbed Croutons

4 cups whole wheat bread cubes Spread on an ungreased baking sheet and bake in preheated oven at 350 until crisp and dry, 10-15 minutes. Lightly spray dried bread cubes with oil. 1 1/2 Tbsp parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp dried marjoram 2 tsp dried parsley Mix together and toss with the […]

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Taco Salad

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef Onion Ketchup 1/2 pkg taco seasoning Romaine Lettuce (any lettuce or mix of greens works) Cheese Tomato Bell Peppers Garden of Eatin’ Blue Chips Kidney beans Salsa Directions Brown ground beef with onion. Add ketchup to desired consistency (meaning, I’ve never measured how much I put in, just enough to […]

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Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs

Ingredients 1 1/2 to 2 pounds small potatoes 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tsp fresh) 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt pinch of dried thyme 4-5 cloves garlic, minced Directions Scrub potatoes & put in slow cooker (If you’re using larger potatoes, cut them in smaller chunks first). Drizzle with olive […]

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Pasta with Greens

Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup diced onion dash of cayenne red pepper kale or collards, cut up 1 1/2 cups chicken or veggie broth 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 16 oz whole wheat or spelt spaghetti 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 16 oz can northern beans Directions Saute onion and […]

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Oven Fries

Cut up potatoes into uniform-sized quarters, eighths, french-fry shapes, or 1/4 inch slices. You can peel them if you wish but it’s better to leave the peels intact because they contain many nutrients (if they’re organic; if they’re not, it’s better to peel them). Place the cut up potatoes in a bowl and toss them […]

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Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a great food for sneaking in other random vegetables like kohlrabi, turnips, or rutabaga. Just peel & cut up all your desired veggies, boil in water until tender, and mash, adding butter, salt & pepper as desired. You can also add chives if you wish. If you make a big batch of […]

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Kale Chips

Wash kale leaves and tear into chip-size pieces. Dip each side in olive oil & place on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or so. The first time I made these, I’ll admit I was pretty skeptical…until I tried one. What an easy way to get in your greens! […]

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Grilled Zucchini & Cheese Sandwich

First, cut a zucchini lenghth-wise in thin strips & put in in the frying pan with a little oil and sage until just tender. Meanwhile, get all the fixings to make a grilled cheese and add the cooked slices of zucchini and tomatoes to the sandwich. We also throw on some spinach. Then place it […]

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