Nourished Kitchen - Natural Whole Foods Recipes Years ago, I catered farm-to-table dinners. This braised kale recipe was always a favorite in the autumn when hardy greens were plentiful and the apple season had just begun. You start by sautéing shallots in a little olive oil before dropping in chopped kale. Dousing the greens with fresh, sweet apple cider allows them to […] The post Cider-Braised Kale with Cherries appeared first on Nourished Kitchen ..read more

Nourished Kitchen - Natural Whole Foods Recipes This smoky, brothy black-eyed pea soup recipe is a favorite in our family. It's brimming with earthy beans, aromatic vegetables and collard greens. Fresh thyme and smoked paprika add a delicious depth of flavor. Growing up, I remember eating black-eyed peas and greens on New Year's Day. It's a folk tradition that promises wealth and […] The post Black-Eyed Pea Soup appeared first on Nourished Kitchen ..read more

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Nourished Kitchen - Natural Whole Foods Recipes This easy Garlic Scape Pesto recipe comes together in less than ten minutes. With an intense garlic flavor balanced with fresh herbs and olive oil, it's a great way to make use of one of spring's true gems. Jump to Recipe | What is it? | Key Ingredients | Tips | Serving Suggestions | Variations | Questions What are garlic scapes? Garlic scapes are the flowers of the hardneck garlic plant. They pop up at farmer's markets during the springtime. When farmers cut the scapes, it forces the plant to send its energy downward, which then produces larger ..read more

Nourished Kitchen - Natural Whole Foods Recipes With a zippy honey-mustard vinaigrette, this easy Brussels Sprout Slaw is a great option when you're looking for a fresh take on classic fall and winter flavors. Sweet-tart pomegranates, crisp apples, and buttery pecans pull the recipe together. Jump to Recipe | What is it? | Key Ingredients | Tips | Variations | Questions What is it? A slaw is made by finely shredding vegetables, usually cabbage and other brassicas, before mixing them with a dressing. Most slaws incorporate a creamy, mayonnaise-based dressing, but I favor a simple vinaigrette fo ..read more

Nourished Kitchen - Natural Whole Foods Recipes In the fall, once the rains sweep through the forests, wild mushrooms flourish. If you manage to get your hands on them, make this simple wild mushroom risotto. Good broth, a little wine, fresh thyme, and plenty of olive oil bring it all together in this easy, classic recipe. Jump to Recipe | What is it? | What's in it? | Tips | Variations | Questions What is it? Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish made by sautéing rice in a skillet and slowly adding liquid to the pan. The slow introduction of broth and constant stirring encourages the rice t ..read more

Nourished Kitchen - Natural Whole Foods Recipes While you can pick up a carton of fruit salad at any grocery store, the best fruit salad is one that you make at home. And, for this red fruit salad, you'll focus on the fruit that everyone seems to love: fresh berries and cherries, and forgo all the rest. Jump to Recipe | What is it? | Ingredients | Tips | Variations + Substitutions | Questions What is it? As its name implies, this fresh fruit salad is made entirely with red fruit. It can include plums, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants, and other red fruit. These ingredients are oft ..read more

Nourished Kitchen - Natural Whole Foods Recipes Sweet, sour with a pleasant zip of ginger, Haymaker's Punch is a refreshing drink and perfect for hot summer days. Generations ago, thirsty farmers prepared the drink to help rehydrate and re-energize their bodies during the summer hay harvest, hence its name. Now, it makes a perfect homemade energy drink for a hot day. Jump to Recipe | What is it? | Ingredients | Benefits | Tips | Variations + Substitutions | Common Questions What is it? Haymaker's Punch, also known as switchel or ginger water, is a traditional rehydrating tonic prepared from gi ..read more

Nourished Kitchen - Natural Whole Foods Recipes Fragrant with lemongrass and aromatic spices, Bo Kho is a delicious Vietnamese beef stew dotted with chunks of tender, sweet carrots. It's perfect comfort food: rich, savory, and warming. Jump to Recipe | What is it? | Ingredients | Tips | Variations + Substitutions | Questions What is it? Bo Kho is a spiced beef and carrot stew from Vietnam. Southeast Asian herbs and spices, such as lemongrass and ginger, flavor the stew while carrots and beef provide the bulk of the dish. It's deeply savory with bright notes of star anise, lime leaf, and plenty ..read more