GLAZED CARROTS (Serves 4) 2 lbs Carrots 4 T. butter ¼ C. brown sugar, packed ½ t. salt ½ t. ground pepper 1. Peel carrots (or, if they’re not too funky just wash carrots) Cut carrots in half lengthwise so all are about the same size. If the carrots are on the large size, I...Read More

(Serves 8) 1 T olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings 1 C. onion, diced 1 C. celery, diced 1 C. carrot, diced 6 fresh plum tomatoes, diced 3 zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 T. fresh garlic, minced 1/4 C. tomato paste pinch or two of red pepper flakes 1 t. kosher...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Bones from 2-4 chickens- preferably organic (break bones apart as much as you can) 2 T Apple Cider Vinegar 2-4 carrots scrubbed, chopped into big pieces 3-4 ribs celery (include leafy part), chopped into big pieces 1 onion cut into chunks Any fresh herbs you may have on hand (I like thyme) Optional: 6-8...Read More

(Serves 6) Salad: 1 package spinach (1-2 C per person) red onion, sliced thin 6-12 slices crispy bacon, crumbled 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced ~Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl or individual bowls   Dressing: 2/3 C. organic canola oil (or oil of choice but I found olive oil too strong) 1/3 C. red wine...Read More

  Grapes/Cheese (if you have time, make it into a kabob. Kids love kabobs!) Trail Mix – Make a batch of your own. Keep some in your car, at work, or anywhere to keep you from buying processed snacks. Nuts of choice raisins/craisins dried fruit/mulberries cacao nibs/choc chips seeds – pumpkin/sunflower, etc Turkey (or ham)...Read More

This is a great recipe to get your kids to eat vegetables!   1 bunch fresh carrots (rainbow carrots from a farmer’s market would be perfect!) 3 T olive oil 1/2 t. coarse salt Directions: Heat oven to 400. Wash, but don’t peel, the carrots. If carrots are large, slice in half. Toss them in...Read More

I was never a big fan of broccoli – until this recipe! I also love to eat this raw as a salad. 3-4 crowns broccoli 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 t. sea salt 2 T. olive oil 1/2 lemon   Directions: Heat oven to 425. Trim broccoli into bite-size pieces, add to bowl with salt...Read More

1 lb  grass-fed beef 2 organic celery stalks 2 organic carrots 1 medium organic yellow onion 1 can organic Great Northern beans (undrained) 1 can organic kidney beans 2 cans (14 oz) organic stewed tomatoes, diced 3 cans clear organic beef broth 14 oz organic spaghetti sauce Seasonings to your preference…. Italian seasoning, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper Pasta of your choice, ditalini...Read More

3 C. cooked quinoa – prepare according to box directions…may substitute couscous. 1 large pear and/or apple, cored and diced 3 medium green onions, chopped ½ C chopped walnuts, toasted 1/3 C. crumbled feta or goat cheese 1/3 C. raspberry vinaigrette ½ t. salt ¼ t. pepper 1/3 C. dried cranberries   Combine all ingredients...Read More

1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed 4 T. olive oil, divided 1 C raw quinoa 2 C chicken broth (can use water) 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 C. blueberries 3 C mixed greens toasted walnuts Directions Preheat oven to 450.  In large...Read More