Entries by Meredith Lehman

Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Scallops

Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Scallops Courtesy of Tyler Florence, this recipe makes a great risotto. Make sure your scallops are towel dry and seasoned with salt and pepper, as moisture will keep them from obtaining that nice browned top. Using shrimp, cooked at the end and placed atop the risotto would be fabulous as […]

Strawberry Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes

Strawberry Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes These recipes are a great way to use your strawberries, especially if they are a day or two past their prime. Freshly picked, local strawberries don’t have much of a shelf life, so if you don’t eat them right away consider turning them into refreshing popsicles or milkshakes! INGREDIENTS • […]

Grilled Chicken with Spinach adn Pine Nut Pesto

Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Pine Nut Pesto This recipe, adapted from Giada De Laurentiis, is a great way to make a tasty and quick meal by serving it over wheat pasta or brown rice. Adding garlic or garlic scapes and adding basil to the base of the pesto are easy and delicious alterations. INGREDIENTS […]

Asparagus with Dijon Mustard and Chopped Hard Boiled Egg

Asparagus with Dijon Mustard and Chopped Hard Boiled Egg Adapted from Jacques Pepin, this salad is a nice change from the green, leafy variety. It can be a satisfying lunch or the start to any meal. INGREDIENTS For the Salad: • 2 large eggs • 1-2 bunches asparagus spears, bottom ends trimmed (about 1 pound) […]

Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza

Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza My go to dinner- pizza. Not the regular take out variety (though we do love a good pie), but homemade pizza with all sorts of toppings. We make pizzas at least 2x per week, varying the crusts, vegetables and cheeses. This recipe can include many of your produce items all […]

Cocojito (Frozen Mojito and Skinny Mojito

Ccocjito (Frozen Mojito) and Skinny Mojito This frozen mojito from allrecipes.com has a slight coconut sweetness. You can vary the sweetness and alcohol levels according to taste. A refreshing twist on a classic drink that’s perfect for the upcoming summer evenings. INGREDIENTS • 4 cups ice cubes • 2 1/2 limes, rind removed • 7 […]

5 Great Uses for Iceberg Lettuce

5 Great Uses for Iceberg Lettuce While Iceberg might not be consider a “leafy green full of antioxidants”, it is still a wonderful vegetable prized for its crisp texture. Sturdy with a surprising delicate flavor, this lettuce adds a nice crunch to many meals. Organically grown and harvested Iceberg has that certain nostalgia that we […]

Swiss Chard Quesadillas

Swiss Chard Quesadillas Food.com has a lot of recipes to sort through, and what we found interesting about this one is that you can use many green leafy vegetables in place of the chard (such as spinach). You can always sauté chard with olive oil, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, vinegar and/or lemon juice. This […]

Shrimp and Parsley Linguini

Shrimp and Parsley Linguini We love to make pasta dishes and we typically use whole wheat selections in place of regular pasta. This Barefoot Contessa formula is wonderful, and the fresh parsley really elevates the flavors in this dish. INGREDIENTS • Vegetable oil • 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus 1 1/2 teaspoons • 3/4 pound […]

Spicy Roasted Golden Beets

Spicy Roasted Golden Beets This recipe is from fortheloveoffoodblog.com and we thought the spice mixture was a great combination for these wonderfully golden beets! Roasting golden beets brings out the sweet flavor, resulting in a caramelized texture. INGREDIENTS • 2 bunches of medium golden beets, tops trimmed and quartered • 2 Tbs coconut oil • […]

Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad

Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad Ina Garten is one of my favorite chefs, and her show is wonderful. She featured tabbouleh a few years back and this is a great way to combine herbs and vegetables with bulgur wheat to form a great appetizer. Serve with warm pita triangles and even some homemade hummus! For an […]

Glazed Beet and Carrot Salad

Glazed Beet and Carrot Salad The Foodily app is a great way to find unique recipes. This one, from the Sprouted Kitchen, is no exception. It is vegetarian, low-carb and high in fiber. You can simply roast golden beets tossed with olive oil, cumin, paprika, chile powder and sea salt in a 400 degree oven […]