Ingredients 1 - 15 oz can of Chickpeas, rinsed & drained   1 - 15 oz can of Navy or White Beans, rinsed & drained   1 large red bell pepper, chopped  ½ cup of pepperoncini peppers, choppers 1 red onion, chopped   4 Persian cucumbers, diced   1 bunch of basil, cut into fine strips   1 package of salami, or cured meat of your choice, cut into thin strips  ½ cup of sharp cheddar cheese, or feta cheese, cubed   Dressing Ingredients ½ cup extra virgin olive oil   ½ cup red wine vinegar   3 tbsps peppe ..read more

Ingredients 4 cups rolled oats 1 cup toasted wheat germ 2/3 cup of ground flax 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional) 1 1/2 tsps cinnamon 1 1/2 tsps ginger (optional) 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1/3 cup maple syrup, molasses or honey (or a combination) 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup water 1 cup dried fruit (apricots, cranberries, cherries, blueberries, banana chips, etc) Directions Preheat oven to 275°. In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, wheat germ, flax, coconut, cinnamon (and ginger if using), and seeds. In a smaller bowl, whisk together your choice of sweetener, oil, an ..read more

Ingredients 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 3 tbsps granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups milk 1 egg 3 tbsps melted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Heat griddle to medium/medium high heat. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients. If needed, add milk until the batter reaches your desired consistency. Make a well in the dry ingredients, and add the wet ingredients. Whisk together until the batter is mostly smooth. Pour uniform sized 2 1/2 inch diameter pancakes onto the griddle. Alternately ..read more

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter (if using salted, reduce salt by 1/4 tsp) 1/2 cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup of any kind of milk Directions Preheat oven to 425°. Spray a standard 12-count muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper or silicone baking liners. In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.3. Using a handheld mixer or a ..read more

makes a 9” pie Pie Ingredients 1 nine-inch pre-made graham cracker crust 8 oz. Cream Cheese - softened 14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk Zest and Juice of 2 Key Limes or ¼ Cup Key Lime Juice Pie Directions Let cream cheese soften and blend in stainless steele bowl on medium-high with hand mixer until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice/zest, blend until smooth and creamy. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until set. Top with Fresh raspberries or blueberries and/or fresh whipped cream. Whipped Cream Ingredients 1 ½  ..read more

makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 1/3 cup of olive oil 1 1/2 tbsps Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tbsps apple cider 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp fig preserves pinch of salt and pepper 2 bunches of lacinato kale 1 Honeycrisp apple, sliced 3/4 cup candied walnuts Hidden Springs Driftless cheese (can sub feta) Candied Walnuts 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp vanilla 1/2 tbsp water 1 1/2 cups walnuts Directions For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mustard, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, fig pres ..read more

makes 6-8 servings Ingredients 4 cups vegetable broth, divided 1/3 cup wild rice 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage (optional) 2 tbsps olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 cups celery, diced 12 shiitake mushrooms, 1/4” slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1/2” cubes 3 tsp fresh thyme 2 tbsp parsley 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Add 1/3 cup of wild rice. Bring to a simmer. Cook 45-50 minutes or until al dente. Optional - In a medium ski ..read more

Ingredients 1/2 cup, Tamari sauce 1/2 tbsp, Gochujang sauce 1 1/2 tbsp, cornstarch 1 tbsp, oyster sauce 1 tbsp, maple syrup 1 1/2 tbsp, rice wine vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp, fresh ginger, grated 1 tsp, black pepper 2 tbsp, avocado oil 2 green peppers, diced into 1” pieces 1 small zucchini, diced into 1” pieces 1 cup, sugar snap peas 1 small sweet onions, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups, chopped or shredded cooked chicken Directions In a medium bowl, mix together the Tamari, oyster sauce, gohujang, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, and ginger. Whisk until combined. Set aside. In a large skillet, he ..read more

makes 6-8 servings Ingredients 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2” cubes 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2” cubes 3 tbsps olive oil, divided 3/4 tsp salt, divided 3/4 tsp black pepper. divided 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1-2 tbsp maple syrup candied pecans (recipe below) Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line three baking sheets with tin foil. Lightly grease. In a medium bowl, mix the sprouts, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Place on a baking shee ..read more

makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 small butternut squash (about 4 cups), peeled, deseeded, and cut into 1/2” pieces 6 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 sweet potatoes (about 3 cups), peeled and cut into 1/2” pieces 1 1/2 tsps berbere seasoning 3/4 tsp salt, divided 3/4 tsp salt, divided 1 tsp curry powder 1 leek, rinsed, chopped into 1/4” slices 4 cups lacinato kale, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, finely shredded 1 egg Crust Ingredients 3 cups flour 1/2 cup coarse polenta 1 tsp salt 1 cup butter, cold 10 tbsps water Directions P ..read more