Herbs

Parsnip and Leek Soup

Parsnip and Leek Soup Created by Carolyn Kates Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (from 2 to 3 large leeks), rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon coarse salt; more to taste 1 pound parsnips, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1-inch pieces 6 cups vegetable broth 3 sprigs fresh

Three Sisters Corn Muffins

Three Sisters Corn Muffins Created by Kati Christensen Makes 12 Muffins Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 Tablespoons honey 2 eggs 1 cup reduced fat milk 4 Tablespoons applesauce 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 1 ear of fresh corn (or a ½ cup of

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Vietnamese Spring Rolls Created By Chef Sara Polczynski Ingredients for Spring Rolls 8 rice paper skins 1 cup bean sprouts ½ bunch mint leaves 2 carrots, julienned 1 cucumber, julienned ½ bunch basil leaves ½ bunch cilantro Ingredients for Sauce 1/8 cup fish sauce 1/8 cup sugar 1/8 cup fresh lime juice ½ glove garlic,

Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart

Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart Created by Chef Joe Pastry Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 package of store bought pie crust 4 tomatoes 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 Tablespoons reduced balsamic vinegar 8 fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon shallots, chopped 1 lemon, zested and squeezed 5 ounces goat cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven

Tangerine and Honey Carrots

Tangerine and Honey Carrots with a Leek, Snow Pea, Spinach and Swiss Chard Sauté with Herb Pesto Created by Chef Hanis Cavin Ingredients for Tangerine and Honey Carrots 2 large carrots, sliced thin 1 cup fresh tangerine juice 3 Tablespoons honey ½ cup water Directions for Tangerine and Honey Carrots Place all into sauce pot and cook

Pumpkin Lasagna with Swiss Chard

Pumpkin Lasagna with Swiss Chard Created by Julie Frans Ingredients and Directions for Lasagna Filling 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic 3 pounds pumpkin, roasted and mashed ¼ teaspoon white pepper 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 1 cup walnuts, loose

Pumpkin and Ricotta Ravioli

Pumpkin and Ricotta Ravioli with a Walnut Pesto and a Caramelized Shallot and Red Chard Sauté Created by Chef Hanis Cavin Ingredients for Ravioli 2 cups pumpkin, cooked ½ cup low fat ricotta cheese 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon fresh sage, minced 2 Tablespoons honey 1 egg salt and pepper sheets of fresh pasta (Note:

Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad Created by Kati Butler Serves 4 Ingredients and Directions for Pesto 3 large garlic cloves ½ cup pine nuts 2 ounces of parmesan cheese, coarsely grated 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil With food processor running, drop in garlic and

Cauliflower Coleslaw

Cauliflower Coleslaw Created by Kati Butler Serves 4    Ingredients for Coleslaw ½ head of cauliflower, chopped or grated 1 cup of broccoli, chopped (use both florets and stems) 1 carrot, grated ½ head of cabbage, grated ½ cup of raisins 1 yacon, diced (or you could use jicama or an apple) Directions for Coleslaw

Citrus-Mint Vinaigrette

Citrus-Mint Vinaigrette Created by Chef Rachel Yoon Makes 1½ cups Ingredients 1 cup olive oil 4 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped ½ Tablespoons garlic, chopped ½ cup fresh citrus juice 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon agave nectar (or honey) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Directions Whisk together all ingredients. You may store the