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main dish, salad, side, vegetable, vegetarian, winter

February 4, 2015

Massaged kale winter salad with crunchy quinoa

Even for those who love a bowl of greens, sometimes it's just not appealing to eat salads in the winter. Generally speaking, when it's chilly outside we want a warming, hearty meal - not cold, light lettuce. This salad, however, is different. Using dense kale instead of crunchy romaine and topping with warm fried quinoa and shaved winter vegetables, this salad is perfectly winter-worthy and satisfying. Top with garlicky shredded chicken or glazed salmon, and you've got yourself a tasty winter salad. Few vegetables have taken the market by storm the way that ka[...]

breakfast, drinks, vegetable, vegetarian

September 15, 2014

Creamy green smoothie

Smoothies have become wildly popular in the past couple of years, and they can be wonderfully delicious with the right combination of ingredients. This smoothie is really tasty, and dropping in a big slice of creamy avocado takes it to a whole new level. It's dreamy, creamy, sweet, and makes for a quick, on-the-go breakfast or snack. Fats are necessary for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamin D from the dairy, vitamins A and K from the greens), so avocado serves a dual purpose here. There's a vicious, never-ending competition be[...]

condiment, side, snack, summer, vegetable, vegetarian

July 23, 2014

Spicy dill refrigerator pickles

Cucumbers can be a valuable addition to many dishes. They add fantastic fresh flavor to my Tzatziki on some creamy-crunchy Black-Eyed Pea Falafel. A few slices of cucumber and a squeeze of lemon juice transforms ordinary water into sippable spa heaven. Sushi isn't really sushi without some cucumber strips inside. I'm totally intrigued by Joy the Baker's Cucumber Gin Salt and Pepper Cups. Homemade pickles are crazy simple to make and their flavor is unmatched by grocery store brands. Kirby cucumbers are classic for pickling, but Pe[...]

salad, side, summer, vegetable, vegetarian

July 14, 2014

Crispy kale salad with avocado and strawberries

I dreamed up this dish last summer when the farmer's markets in Denver were fantastic, and honestly, it's really delicious - the crunchy kale, sweet strawberries, and creamy avocado all provide tons of flavor. I provided a dressing here that I think works well with the bold flavors, but feel free to try your own dressing based on your tastes. Summer is the time to get your fill of berries while the prices are low and the flavor is unbeatable! Kale chips are delicious, so a kale chip salad is an obvious next step. Crispy kale salad with avoc[...]

salad, side, summer, vegetable, vegetarian

July 7, 2014

Green on green salad

Spending time outdoors can be a great mood-booster. Try it sometime: take a barefoot walk around in the grass, lay on a blanket on the lawn, or cartwheel down a grassy hill. We know that spending time outdoors can have real health benefits, and being outside can give us perspective and remind us how big the world is outside of our busy and chaotic lives. This salad reminds me of the things I love about the outdoors: lush shades of green, a variety of shapes and textures, and sharp flavors and smells. Use whatever greens you like. The arugula and Tuscan[...]