Recipes
Chef Susan enjoys creating recipes that are delicious and enjoyable! She takes a “less processed” approach to cooking, using quality vegetables, fruit, proteins, whole grains, legumes, healthier fats, herbs, and spices in support of overall health and wellness.
Buckwheat Crepes
Buckwheat Crepes Crepes are a relatively easy, “10 Ingredient or Less” recipe that is not often thought of when planning weekly menus. These versatile gems can be made with eggs or vegan, and can also be prepared ahead, frozen, then finished later for a quick and...
Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp Enjoy this warmly spiced, low-sugar dessert featuring fresh fruit, oats, nuts, honey, and healthy walnut oil for an added nutritious punch. Enjoy it with or without a whipped topping. For seasonal flavor variations, use strawberries and rhubarb,...
Cinnamon-Spiced Applesauce
Cinnamon-Spiced Applesauce Easy to make, no added sugar, and warm, fragrant spices! What could be better? This fresh fruit sauce is delicious as a snack or dessert, and also when paired with entrees. Honeycrisp apples work well, but feel free to choose any...
Moroccan Lamb Tagine
Moroccan Lamb Tagine Transport yourself to Morocco by making this fragrant and inviting lamb tagine! Essential to North African cuisine, “tagine” actually has two meanings – first, it refers to a type of cookware, and second, a rich and savory stew. The...
Mediterranean Mixed Greens Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Mediterranean Mixed Greens Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Some meals beg for the classics! Serve this crisp, light, palate-pleasing salad as the perfect complement to any entree, especially those that are richly seasoned. All of the components can be prepped...
Gingerbread Biscotti
Gingerbread Biscotti Classically flavored with warm spices, this Gingerbread Biscotti will be a favorite to enjoy any time of year. The delightful, lightly sweetened recipe incorporates several ingredients to increase the nutrient value and can be made...
Collard Greens Salad with Black-Eyed Peas
Collard Greens Salad with Black-Eyed Peas Collard Greens Salad with Black-Eyed Peas is a highly satisfying and flavorful accompaniment for grilled or roasted meats or seafood and also serves well as a main course entrée. The combination of greens and black-eyed...
Refreshing Watermelon Spritzer
Refreshing Watermelon Spritzer Here’s a fun, refreshing, cocktail-like beverage to enjoy on the patio or at your next picnic - a refreshing watermelon spritzer! Superfood watermelon and fruit balsamic vinegar provide not only many key nutrients but also...
Savory Herb and Cheese Quick Bread
Savory Herb and Cheese Quick Bread Savor this moist and delicious “cake” as the French do, with an aperitif of Champagne, wine, or another favorite beverage, or enjoy it as part of a brunch, lunch or dinner. This recipe for Savory Herb and Cheese Quick Breas is...
Multi-Grain Breakfast Porridge
Multi-Grain Breakfast Porridge Cooked whole grains have long been a breakfast tradition for many cultures, and expanding beyond oats is increasingly gaining popularity in American kitchens. Whole grains are great sources of fiber and protein, as well as...
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