Recipes
Oregano Marinade for Chicken
Did you know? Oregano contains major sources of two antibacterial agents that fight off infection, thymol and carvacol, and oregano has four times the antioxidants of blueberries. Combine all ingredients and allow meat to marinade for at least one hour before cooking. 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped garlic 1/2 cup coarsely chopped… »
Winter Panzanella
Ingredients 2 bunches of beets (you can mix red and gold, or use whatever your market carries) 3 shallots, split lengthwise with skins on 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 sprigs of marjoram, thyme and oregano (use fresh thyme, but the marjoram and oregano can be replaced with ½ teaspoon each of dry, if necessary)… »
Apple Crisp
Ingredients 3 pounds of apples, peeled and cut into uniform chunks (Granny Smith or a mix of good baking apples) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons corn starch 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter ¼ cup honey ½ cup flour 2 cups oats (old fashioned, not… »
Chicken & Vegetable Skillet
Chicken & Vegetable Skillet – Serves 4 This recipe includes nutrient dense bell peppers in a variety of beautiful deep colors. Red peppers have more vitamins and nutrients and contain lycopene one of the most common antioxidants that also makes this dish. The level of carotene, another antioxidant, is nine times higher in red peppers… »
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries are so much healthier than traditional French fries because they’re loaded with vitamin A and fiber. Even when they’re tossed with olive oil, sweet potato fries have far less fat and calories than their white potato counterparts. Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs. sweet potatoes (approximately 2 large) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1… »
Winter Squash Risotto
Sweet winter squash and earthy shiitake mushrooms are delicious in this creamy risotto. Makes 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Active Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced 3 cups chopped peeled butternut,… »