Kale All Day

Kale isn’t going anywhere as a healthy food trend – and why should it? High in fiber, vitamin C, iron, and an excellent source of antioxidants, kale can play a lead or supporting role in every meal of the day. Switch up your smoothie-or-salad routine with these easy recipes. Breakfast Kale and Goat Cheese Omelet … Continued

A Better Mash With In-Season Root Vegetables

We declare root vegetables a season! Mash up some new combinations that up the flavor and nutrition.   The Essentials Tools – Masher or Food Mill, pot, steamer basket Fat – Butter, vegan butter or coconut oil Liquid – Cream, milk, vegetable broth, coconut milk, buttermilk, whole milk yogurt Seasoning – salt and pepper are … Continued

Warm Up With Local Lamb Larb

Warm up with a delicious, traditional lamb larb recipe made with pasture-raised meat from our new vendor, The Lamb Shoppe. This dish showcases the best of in-season vegetables as well as local chiles.   Ingredients 2 Tbsp grape seed or peanut oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb ground lamb … Continued

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry with Quinoa

Try this delicious recipe utilizing fall flavors and locally-grown, in-season squash, healthy chickpeas and warming curry flavors in a crave-worthy, easy dinner. Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp curry powder Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups vegetable broth 1 15 … Continued

Do-It-Yourself Tostadas With Locally Grown Toppings

A fun, gluten-free dinner with changeable toppings (we recommended produce that is in-season and freshly grown from our favorite farmers) for picky eaters and vegan or vegetarian diets alike. Get frying and top your tostadas with both hearty and light toppings for a delicious mix of protein, carbs, veggies and healthy fats.   Ingredients Corn tortillas … Continued

Super Easy Turkey Lettuce Wraps

You need to try these delicious, fast, gluten-free and kid-approved lettuce wraps with toppings galore! Great for picky eaters and to encourage kids to try new veggies in the mix (chopped and minced veggies are easy to disguise within the recipe). The local, all-natural ground turkey gets kicked up with tahini and ginger, but is still … Continued

Salad Science For Kids

Plants need different times and climates to grow and develop their flavor — that’s why you’ll only find certain produce at certain times. Eating in season ensures the best taste, and veggies don’t travel as far to your plate, so they’re more planet-friendly. Ready to experiment with the season’s best stuff? Assemble a delicious salad … Continued

Apple and Chicken Cheddar Melts

A simple sandwich that uses hearty ingredients with seasonal apples and Brussels sprouts, all melted together with sharp cheese and pre-cooked chicken from the Lakewinds Deli. Fast and delicious dinner that will be a guaranteed kid favorite!   Ingredients 8 slices of hearty bread 4 Tbsp butter, softened 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 cups pulled rotisserie … Continued