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

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

Serves 4 16 oz fresh green beans, washed/pat dry 2 T olive oil 1 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. freshly ground pepper 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 C parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 425. Add all ingredients (except cheese) in a bowl and toss evenly to coat. Arrange beans in one layer on...Read More