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Lemony Hummus
This Lemony Hummus was one of three tasty recipes featured at our latest Kids in the Kitchen event! Using lemons harvested from the garden with chick peas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, salt and cumin, we were able to create this fresh, healthy snack in under ten minutes! Enjoy with some whole wheat pita bread or your favorite veggies and we think this hummus will easily become a favorite recipe in your home!
Cooking for Salud!: Roasting Chicken
Cooking for Salud! Roasting Chicken Created by Chef Matt Gordon Ingredients and Directions for Chicken Brine 1 gallon cold water 1 quart boiling water ½ cup kosher salt 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon brown sugar ¼ cup garlic cloves 1 Tablespoon peppercorns 1 lemon, halved Heat the quart of water. Add all ingredients except …
Cooking for Salud!: Peach Jam
Cooking for Salud! Peach Jam Created by Cathie Robertson (Yields 8 1/2 pints or 4 pints) Ingredients 4 pounds peaches, chopped (peeled, if you prefer) ¼ cup lemon juice 1 package low sugar pectin 4½ cups sugar or 4 cups Splenda* ½ teaspoon butter (to prevent foaming) canning jars, prepared Directions 1. Mix ½ cup …
Fall Quinoa Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
It’s time for a fall harvest! Chef Marguerite Grifka, of California’s Table, created this recipe for our Kitchenistas in the Cooking for Salud! program. This dish is bursting with flavor and full of healthy ingredients… quinoa, kale, winter squash, toasted almonds, raisins, chick peas, fresh herbs, and green onions, all tossed in a fresh, citrus vinaigrette! We all found it incredibly delicious and we think you will too!
Cooking for Salud!: Healthy Valley Ranch
Cooking for Salud! Healthy Valley Ranch Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka Ingredients ½ cup almonds 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons of lemon or lime juice ½ cup-2/3 cup water (or more to thin as needed) 1 very small clove garlic 2 green onions, cut into 1” long pieces ½ teaspoon dijon mustard 1 stalk …
Cooking for Salud!: Grilling and Roasting Marinated Stone Fruit
Cooking for Salud! Grilling and Roasting Marinated Stone Fruit Created by Chef Joe Pastry Ingredients and Directions for Honey-Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette 3 cups olive oil ½ cup honey 1/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup grapefruit juice 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced shallots 1 Tablespoon vinegar ½ teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped …
Carrot Soup and Croutons
Carrot Soup and Croutons Created by Amy Carstensen Makes 4 servings Ingredients for Carrot Soup 1¼ pounds carrots 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or clarified butter) 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups vegetable/chicken stock or water ½ lemon, juiced sea salt (to taste) Directions for Carrot Soup 1. Take the tops …
Soy Ceviche
Soy Ceviche Created by Kitchenista Bertha Leyva Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) dried soy 1 head of garlic 5 lemons, juiced 4 tomatoes ½ medium onion 1 bunch of cilantro 1 avocado 1 bay leaf ketchup, to taste Directions 1. Fill one large pot with water and bring to a boil with salt and bay …
Citrus and Herb Vinaigrette
Citrus and Herb Vinaigrette Ingredients and Directions 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 Tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 2 Tablespoons chopped herbs, chives, parsley, and rosemary ½ cup olive oil a pinch of salt and pepper Place all of the ingredients in a tightly sealed jar and …
Cooking for Salud!: Quinoa Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Cooking for Salud! Quinoa Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka Serves 4 Ingredients for Quinoa Salad 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 can cooked chick peas ½ cup raisins 1 cup summer squash, roasted ¼ cup toasted almonds 1 bunch parsley, chopped 4 green onions, chopped ½ teaspoon salt Citrus Vinaigrette, to taste …
