Crop Share Cooking
As I titled my post for today I was reminded of my families favorite quote from the movie Good Morning Vietnam. What a perfect quote after →
Garlic Scape and Swiss Chard PestoKohlrabi Home Fries
Kohlrabi Home Fries
Ode to Quinoa
It's time I pay respect to one of my favorite grains. You may be asking why we need to pay respect to a food...well, here's →
Lemony Quinoa and Avocado SaladQuinoa stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
Miso-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Green Beans and Rice Pilaf
As my husband and I near my due date (12 days and counting) we don't have many weekend plans. After an early night on Friday →
Miso Ginger SalmonRice Pilaf
Sesame Green Beans
Anyone Craving Carbs?
Since I seem to be craving carbohydrates a lot during this pregnancy I decided to feature healthy ways to satisfy those cravings today on Twin Cities Live. Not only will you →
Couscous Salad with Dried FruitEdamame Garden Salad
Raspberry Bars
Kale Chips
As I sit and look out the window at the snow falling I find myself aching for my garden vegetables. As a dietitian selecting a →
kale chips
What was your favorite Thanksgiving dish this year?
I was in charge of a vegetable side for our Thanksgiving meal and I chose to make a Brussel Sprouts recipe that I had tried →
Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Garlic & Shallots
Choose Cherries
Fall is upon us which means colder weather, falling leaves and for many back to the routine cold weather fruits. Nearly half of the fruit →
Cherry Berry SmoothiePork Roast Tenderloin with Dried Cherries & Rosemary
Wild Rice Stuffing with Dried Cherries and Toasted Pecans
Crop Share Box #8
What this Box Contained Cucumbers, Italian Garlic, Summer Squash, Sweet Spanish Onions, Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Melons, Arugula, Edamame, Tomatoes, Red Grape Tomatoes, Orange or Red →
Crop Share Chopped SaladFish Tacos
Jicama Cole Slaw
Potato & Swiss Chard Gratin
Roasted Red Pepper & Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
What do you do with 12 tomato plants?
Seeing bowls filled with fresh picked tomatoes from my garden makes me so excited to cook. My tomato supply is in peak season and I →
Garden SalsaRoasted Tomato Basil Soup
Crop Share Box #7
It's definitely August. If you take a look back at Box #1 compared to Box #7 you will see the the amount of vegetables we've →
Grilled Cabbage
Food of the Month
I picked my first tomato from my garden last week and was so overtly excited that it's officially tomato season. While farmers markets and other gardens →
Caprese SaladMozzarella & Basil Panini with Balsamic Syrup
Tomato
Tomato Bruschetta
Power Foods
I received a new cookbook for my birthday from my neighbor Greta. The book is from the editors of Whole Living Magazine foreword by Martha Stewart called Power →
Green Beans Corn and Tomato SaladParsley Leaf Salad with Pine Nuts Olives and Orange Dressing
Grilled Fruit
It's my first day home after a 10 day road trip to Notre Dame, Racine and Webster, Wisconsin. Our week off was filled with friends, →
Grilled Fruit
Crop Share Box #3
Even though Box number 3 came three weeks ago I didn't post yet because I had one more dish to make with its contents. This →
Sauteed Greens with Potato OnionsSoba Noodles Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry
Brisket Birthday Dinner
Yesterday was my husbands birthday so the dinner menu was centered around him, which means one thing, BEEF. While reading my Cooking Light magazine this →
Beer Braised Beef Brisket SandwichesGrilled Corn with Roasted Jalapeno Butter
Crop Share Box #1
This is the second year my husband and I have joined a crop share with our neighbors. We have a full share every other week →
Fried Sunchokes with Rosemary SaltPasta with Ramps & Sorrel
Potato Salad with Chives
Whole Grain Salads
Barley, quinoa and bulgar salads are my absolute favorite sides for dinner when it's nice out. They are great sources of fiber and easy to prepare ahead of →
Mediterranean Barley with Chickpeas and Arugula
Food of the Month
It's officially April which means fresh vegetables and fruit will begin to ramp up and carry on through fall. I figured what better time than →
Prosciutto con Asparagus
Food of the Month
Get out your togas because this month we're going Greek. Rich and creamy are just two words to describe Greek yogurt, which is this months →
Bohemian Spiced Chicken with Yogurt-Lime SauceSina's French Onion Dip
A Weekend of Food
Cold winter weekends always make me want to cook. This weekend my cooking escapades started with a fabulous brunch with my dear friend Brent. We →
Brussel Sprouts with ProsciuttoCuban Pork Chops with Mojo
Curried Butternut Squash
Poached Eggs with Prosciutto Machengo and Crushed Red Pepper
Our Christmas
My family is filled with people who love to cook and when we go home we're always treated to great food. My Aunt Nancy knows →
Corn Bread and Broccoli Rabe StrataCurried Cauliflower with Capers
Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin
Tiramisu Cake