Vegetarian (or easily adapted) Recipes
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Kale Chips
We grow kale in our garden and eat it in a myriad of ways. Our plants actually survived past Christmas this year. My kids seriously love it. Our chickens love it, too. (That’s a whole other interesting story!) Knowing kale might not be a hit with two young boys, the first way I ever served…
Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
With the inclusion of whole grains and fruit, I like to think of this dessert as two-thirds healthy๏ผbut most importantly, this easy cake is 100% delicious and an ideal way to use those over-ripe bananas! For those who may not know, the Fountain Avenue Kitchen didn’t actually start as a website. I began sharing recipes…
Mango Madness Wheat Berry Salad
This salad invention was the result of one sweet, juicy mango that simply inspired me. My kids adore mangos. As a fun snack, they typically eat the mangos right off the skin (see photo). I had to hide this one so that it actually made it to the salad! To easily cube the mango, slice…
Crusty Pecan Raisin Cider Bread
Bread baking may not be an every day event, but it can be a fun weekend project with delicious rewards. This recipe delivers a gorgeous, crusty loaf with a tender crumb and makes great French toast too! Earlier this week, I saw a friend’s photo of a piece of crusty peasant bread with a…
Kathleen’s Low-Carb Cottage Pancakes
Thanks to their light and fluffy texture and low-carb appeal, even those who don’t care for cottage cheese adore Kathleen’s Cottage Pancakes! High protein and low carb are typically not the words I associate with pancakes, but this recipe shakes things up a bit! A friend of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen passed…
Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing
Addiction, obsessions…call them what you may. I have several of them pertaining to food, some of them more virtuous than others. Kale is one of the virtuous ones. (Most of the non-virtuous ones pertain to ice cream and chocolate, and I have much to say about them at a later date.) My family has eaten…
The Watermelon Radish
This is a radish like no other. Slicing into one reveals something that looks just like a watermelon. Alas, the name: the watermelon radish! A hearty cold-weather crop, they are available throughout the winter months. Sweet, crisp and beautiful, they are perfect to snack on and make a special side on a dinner plate, requiring…
Roasted Veggies
Roasted vegetables are very popular in our house. This was the rainbow of colors that went into the oven last night. In my mind, roasting vegetables is not a recipe but a technique. Here are some helpful hints: * Oil rimmed baking sheet well and cut vegetables into approximately 1-inch chunks. * LIGHTLY coat veggies…
Apple-Cinnamon Protein Smoothie
When Chobani’s new apple-cinnamon yogurt came out a while back, I thought it would be tasty in a smoothie. This is a fun diversion from my typical go-to smoothie flavors, and I have a favorite way to turn it into a smoothie that really reminds me of fall: When I make baked apples, I blend…
M&M Pretzel Bark
With just three easy ingredients, a salty-sweet treat is simple to make and will rival your favorite store-bought candy! I originally discovered this deliciously easy treat in an effort to use leftover chocolate from my annual Easter candy-making ritual. For those who may be wondering, I’m referring to what countless family, friends, and…
White Chocolate Cranberry Scones (Gluten-Free Option)
Tender on the inside with the traditional crumbly exterior, you’d never know these irresistible scones are made with whole grains and a modest amount of sugar. Scones are such a yummy snack with a cup of tea or coffee. Scones also tend to be lower in sugar that many baked goods, yet they don’t tend…
Healthy Cornbread Muffins (Gluten-Free Optional):
Cornbread is one of my husband’s favorites. Over the years, I have acquired a rather hefty collection of cornbread recipes–sweet, savory, with-a-jalapeno-kick, muffins, breads…the list goes on. Many of them, however, rely on butter and added fats to impart moisture, as many of the traditional recipes are inherently dry. So, I got to tinkering with…
