Recipes

STAFF RECIPE FILES – Peppermint Patty Shake from Julie’s Shakeology kitchen Total Time: 10 min. Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: None Yield: 1 smoothie   Ingredients: ·     1 cup unsweetened almond milk ·     1 cup ice ·     ½ scoop chocolate protein powder ·     1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder ·     ½ tsp. pure peppermint extract ·     1 tsp. shaved dark chocolate […]

STAFF RECIPE FILES – Autumn Salad Bowl w/ Honey Ginger Dressing from Karien’s kitchen Serves 4 Salad Ingredients: ·     2 cups cooked quinoa (try organic tri-colored) ·     6 cups organic baby spinach ·     1/4 cup raw pecans ·     1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese ·     1 ripe avocado, sliced ·     1.5 crisp red apples, sliced ·     […]

STAFF RECIPE FILE: “Buddha Bowls” from Julie’s kitchen Buddha bowls, sometimes referred to as glory or hippie bowls, are hearty, filling dishes made of various greens, raw or roasted veggies, beans and a healthy grain like quinoa or brown rice. Sometimes they also include toppings like nuts, seeds and dressings for added texture and flavor.   […]

Ingredients 2 tablespoon butter 5 large sweet onions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 quarts chicken broth(use low-sodium or no-salt to reduce sodium!) 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions 1. In a large pot […]

Black Bean, Kale, and (Almond) Cheese Quesadillas From Meredith’s kitchen   Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried black beans taco seasoning (homemade, see *below) Whole grain tortillas (1 per person) 2-3 handfuls of fresh kale 1/4 sliced onion Trader Joe’s almond cheese, mozzarella style   Directions: For beans: (or just skip this part and use canned beans […]