Fruits and Vegetables Recipes
Cilantro Lime Edamame & Black Bean Salad
Quick to prepare and brimming with zippy flavor, this colorful salad can be served as a versatile side dish or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. (We love it with Scoops!) Filling and fiber rich, leftovers make a great lunch. Essentially an elevated version of the age-old three bean salad, this recipe updates that classic with…
Chicken Gyros
Authentic Greek gyros with the classic add-ons and a shortcut tzatziki are easy to recreate in your kitchen. A light but satisfying meal that may also be served over rice or greens or made with beef, shrimp, salmon, or pork. I love when special guests join me in the kitchen, and I was recently…
Smashed Pea Toast
Move over avocado! Smashed peas are the new game in town when it comes to versatile, economical, and totally tasty toast toppers. The beauty of avocado toast is its versatility. Crisp toast topped with mashed avocado and a sprinkle of salt tastes great on its own. But that simple base will also serve as…
Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Syrup
Three key ingredients take zucchini to new heights in this convenient and economical side dish that is destined to become a seasonal standout. When it comes to delicious, healthy recipes, my friend Justine has a few up her sleeve. From the time I went out on a limb and made her Cauliflower Fried Rice, I…
Mini Lemon Pies
Cool, creamy, sweet-tart mini pies are the perfect hand-held dessert for gatherings and can be made in advance with a few key ingredients! When life gives you 🍋🍋🍋…make mini lemon pies! During the first year of COVID, with two small children to wrangle, we often ended up ordering our groceries. It was certainly more…
BBQ Tofu Bowls
Easy to customize with grains and vegetables of choice, these colorful, plant-based bowls are equal parts nourishing and delicious. (With convenient meal prep option!) The news surrounding what we should and shouldn’t eat can seem never ending, and the question of whether to eat meat or not is frequently in the forefront of that…
A Field Trip to Suncatcher Farm (Plus a Loaded Veggie Omelet)
Fountain Avenue Kids goes on the road with this informative, beautifully photographed video that offers something for kids and adults alike. Farmer Aidan also shares his family’s favorite omelet recipe! My early memories of Aidan are dotted across our region’s various cross-country courses. Aidan was the “big kid” when my older son started running…
Smashed Green Peas
This speedy but special side dish reinvents a bag of frozen peas and can be enjoyed in place of regular peas, as a fancy base for salmon, or as an economical and always fresh alternative to avocado toast. Fresh peas in the summer are a treat. Happily, I have found that frozen peas can truly…
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Exceptional flavor and versatility are the hallmarks of this vibrant salad, which makes a meal out of virtually any protein, from chicken and pork to salmon, shrimp, steak, and burgers. Plus, the prep is nearly effortless when using a package of pre-shredded Brussels sprouts! I make a lot of salads. Their color adds visual appeal…
Everyday Kale Salad
A short list of fresh ingredients pairs with pantry staples to deliver a kaleidoscope of flavors, colors, and textural appeal while offering flexibility based on what you like and have on hand. A simple protein will create a complete meal. Don’t miss the linked suggestions for an endless supply of easy, mix-and-match meals. If the thought…
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
A golden crust is the magic that happens when a clever baking method meets olive oil and Parmesan cheese in this versatile recipe that takes five minutes to prep. When I think of St. Patrick ‘s Day, I think of Leprechauns, four leaf clovers, and wearing green. I also think back to elementary school…
Oatmeal Packet Mug Muffin
You choose the flavor in these healthy, protein-rich, single-serve muffins that can be made with just four easy ingredients! In our latest Fountain Avenue Kids video, sisters Grace and Evie are back to demonstrate the ease and versatility of an oatmeal packet mug muffin. These wholesome muffins are endlessly versatile, easy for kids to make…
