Jesse's Artichoke Orechiette with Mushroom and Butter Lettuce
This is a simple and delicious artichoke pasta with the added freshness of melted lettuces and warm flavors of sage and savory mushrooms.
Recipes
Milanese Gremolata Whipped Feta Dip
This creamy dip is so easy to whip up and is a great crowd pleaser perfect for any potluck or party. Serve with pita chips and veggies for a not so guilty treat. Use it on a baked potato or as a sandwich spread or bagel schmear!
Watermelon, Avocado, and Radish Salad
This delicious watermelon salad is the perfect balance between sweet and savory with a hint of bitterness. The contrasting flavors of the radishes, arugula and diced avocado creates a refreshing and fun to eat salad.
Rosemary and Garlic White Bean Dip
Simple and healthy with the earthy, floral flavor of rosemary oil- make this dip one of our go to snacks and a fun alternative to a classic hummus. Enjoy with warm pita and cucumber spears or use as a base to plate with rack of lamb or grilled salmon served with broccolini.
Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
This stuff is so delicious! Not only is it super easy to make, its healthier than store bought jam. It’s packed with chia seeds which means fiber and heart healthy omega-3s. Use this as a spread of toast, or add to yogurt or cottage cheese. Perfect for breakfast pancakes, or as a dessert topping. You might never buy regular jam again!
Kristy's Black Bean Salad
An easy summer salad, a delicious vegetarian meal, or as a side dish at home or for your next BBQ. Makes a great snack any time of day.
Ingredients
2 cans of black beans
1 can of chickpeas
One avocado
Half of red onion
2 peppers (I used yellow and orange)
Salt and pepper to taste
Squeeze of half a lemon
2 Tbsp Persian Lime Flavored Olive Oil (Mild EVOO works amazing as well)
2 Tbsp Lavender Dark Balsamic (Traditional or Fig balsamic are delish too)
Directions
Drain and pour the black beans and chickpeas into a large bowl. Cut up avocado and peppers into bite sized cubes and add to the bowl. Dice red onion and add to bowl. Combine all ingredients. Add oil and balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and toss it all together. Enjoy!
Add cherry tomatoes and corn to make it more robust!
Kristy's Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs
These turkey meatballs are bursting with flavor! The savory garlic mixed with the melted warm feta chunks and sundried tomatoes will make your taste buds smile (if they could). The cool creamy lime dipping sauce was the perfect dip for these deliciously moist meatballs.
Killer Ahi Poke with Toasted Sesame Oil
This is your new favorite poke recipe! Ruby red ahi tuna, with the perfect balance of flavors. Fresh ahi, creamy avocado, crunchy Persian cucumber, spicy jalapeños served in a delicious marinade of soy, garlic, toasted sesame and macadamia nut oils topped with crispy fried shallots and toasted macadamia. DEE-LISH!
Blueberry Limeade Ice Pops
Cool off this summer with these seasonal blueberry balsamic ice pops!
Tropical Coconut Lime Shrimp
This has all the flavor of traditional deep-friend coconut shrimp with none of the work (or the fat). You can also omit all the veggies and just bring the coconut balsamic to a rolling boil, toss in your shrimp, and let the balsamic reduce and glaze them.