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Sweet and Sour Grated Mango Chutney
This delicious chutney provides a great balance to a rich, spicy curry. Grating the mango creates an interesting texture. Wonderful served with Crispy Onion Bhajis.
Mushroom Soup with Chestnut and Cashew Cream
A hearty and healthy warming soup loaded with umami — yum! I like sauteing two kinds of fresh mushrooms (many locally sourced) for a nice flavor contrast; shiitake and cremini. Vegan and Gluten-Free
New Guacamole with Roasted Zucchini and Lime Zest
A luscious and velvety Guacamole! Lower in fat but high in flavor – add some roasted zucchini for the perfect blend! Yes, even the cherished recipe for guacamole can be modified, respectfully, for a deeper flavor and other favorable nuances.
Karen’s Quick Pickled Radishes (with Cubanelle Peppers)
Pickled Vegetables perk up many dishes with their assertive flavor. Use the juices too! I’m using it over sautéed fish.
Healthful Carrot and Pine Nut Soup
A satisfying and nutritious soup with creamy pine nuts blended in ~ warming and inviting. An easy blender soup enriched with colorful heirloom carrots, steamed, and added to the pot. Baking the nuts with smokey seasonings and coconut oil awakens the soup and adds a layer of characteristic flavor.
Beetroot Spread & Dip – a great alternative to hummus.
Love hummus? Beetroot dip triumphs with flavor and color! There’s a new, healthy dip in town. Tips for building the ultimate vegetarian sandwich!
Fruit and Nut Salad with Kaniwa, Blueberries, Almonds and Kale
The Ultimate Anti-Oxidant Salad Bursting with Color and Flavor… It’s Berry-Good!
Carrot-Coconut-Mint Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
Three recipe suggestions below using the Sesame-Ginger Dressing – which is also an awesome marinade!
Cuban Style Lentil Soup with Baked Plantains and Lemon Crema
A robust soup with plenty of vegetables and spiced up with traditional Cuban flavors. Garnished with a lemon-crema and irresistible baked plantains. Warming and healthy! Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.
Karen’s Homemade Salt Free Sazón Cuban Seasoning
A fabulous versatile seasoning blend with a Cuban-kick. Perfect for vegetables, rice, beans, legumes, poultry, meat and veggies proteins. Sazón Ingredients: Includes some of the unhealthiest & worst ingredients!Monosodium glutamate, salt, dehydrated garlic, cumin, yellow 5, tricalcium phosphate (an anti-caking agent), coriander, annatto (color), red 40
Karen’s Za’atar Seasoning Blend
Za’atar, an intensely aromatic and ancient spice blend and condiment with eastern Mediterranean spices. Fabulous rubbed into poultry, mix with olive oil for a delicious spread – use with bread, dips, hummus, vegetables, meat, salad dressings and salad.
Winter Salad with Grilled Radicchio and Pomegranate-Macadamia Vinaigrette
My favorite winter ingredients together in a salad worthy of entertaining. Bitter and sweet flavors with crunch and a decadent dressing.
Butternut Squash & Apple Jelly
I have created this jelly with butternut squash and apple cubes laced with onion, ginger, hot chiles and fresh apple juice. It compliments my Spiced Grilled Chicken Open-Faced Sandwich Topped with Gruyere Fondue perfectly. Not too sweet, not too hot. It lasts a while in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator, or use a […]
Garden Tomato Raw Sauce
Made from garden-ripe tomatoes, no cooking required. A fresh tasting sauce for pizza.
Beet, Tomato and Radish Salad ~ Beet Green Vinaigrette
A summer bonanza of colors and flavors! Use the beet greens to make an earthy and delicious vinaigrette
Zucchini Noodles with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Steamed Spiralized Zucchini topped with a Pungent Sun Dried Pesto with Basil Leaves and Pine Nuts – A healthy low-carb delicious dish
Karen’s Peruvian Spice Blend
A versatile blend which adds a depth of flavor to vegetables – fantastic rub for poultry and beyond! My South American inspired seasoning blend features the Peruvian chile, Aji Amarillo. The lemony, fruity flavor of this medium spicy chile combines well with the subtle tartness of the lemon rind. Other seasonings include cumin, annatto, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, […]
Ratatouille – Summer’s Classic Vegetable Stew
Fall in love with this Provencal Vegetable Stew with bright colors and bold, mellow flavors. A wonderful vegetable stew celebrating summer’s splendor. A plethora of eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes simmered with herbs and spices.
Beet and Chickpea Cakes with Mint and Lemon Zest
Here’s a updated savory vegetarian chickpea cake. Perfect as a meal, or the ultimate appetizer.
Strawberry Vinaigrette
A zesty dressing, not too sweet, with a kick of garlic and chipotle
30 Minute Strawberry Jam (no pectin)
Making jam is fun, has less sugar and no preservatives – with true fruit flavor. See recipes using strawberry jam too!
Grilled Sugar Snap Peas & Radishes
Turn the grill on high – add some market-fresh veggies and your new favorite side dish or summer salad awaits!
Potato Salad with Artichokes – Lemon Thyme Dressing
A light and zesty potato salad perfect to serve outdoors with your favorite Bar-B-Que favorites. A quick and easy recipe… use just one bowl!
Roasted Pepper Salsa
A quick salsa, perfect for topping your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes
Karen’s Salsa Verde
My Salsa Verde is an easy blender salsa – can be made hot or mild, depending on your taste-buds. The flavor comes alive adding green apples to tomatillos, garlic, jalapeños, onion and parsley.
Karen’s Gone Crackers – Foolproof Gluten-Free Seeded Crackers
Homemade crispy and delicious crackers, gluten-free, dairy free and sugar free…delicious!
Vegan Ramen Bowl with Unami Broth, Vegetables and Tofu
Here’s how to turn the trendiest carb into a healthy, steaming bowl of deliciousness at home. Make a simple Dashi Broth and add flavor-packed elements.
Sunset Vinaigrette (and Salad)
A Gorgeous and Healthful Salad and Dressing Bathed in the Hues of a Sunset
Lentil Soup with Middle Eastern Flavors and Meyer Lemons
This Hearty Vegetarian Lentil Soup with Zesty Flavors Will Awaken Your Tastebuds!
Roasted Eggplant Salad with a Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressing
Caramelized Roasted Eggplant teams up with Peppers, Cucumbers, Olives, Parsley, Mint, Toasted Almonds, Crispy Shallot Rings and a Zesty Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressing – A Healthy Mediterranean Twist!
Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressing
Meyer Lemons “they have a way of brightening a gloomy winter’s day with natural sunshine.”
Karen’s Caramel Vanilla Bean Vegan Ice Cream
Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, decadent yet light dessert, infused with Ginger and Pumpkin Spices – a nice natural vanilla flavor and caramel notes. Vanilla Ice Cream does not have to take a supporting role next to your holiday desserts, this one is delicious on it’s own! Simple ingredients blend into a creamy, decadent dessert, infused […]
Homemade Applesauce – My Favorite
My favorite applesauce, a little apple peel adds a touch of pink color!
Stuffed Squash with Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf
A recipe for Detox – Pump up you servings of fruits, vegetables and grains…naturally. Stuff Acorn Squash or Blue Hubbard Squash with a wonderful and healthy quinoa pilaf loaded with texture & color. To serve, add the warmed pilaf, piled up, to the squash halves. Cut a wedge and enjoy! Add a drizzle of my lemony tahini dressing […]
Chunky Cranberry Sauce with Pineapple and Ginger
The perfect Cranberry Sauce – chunky, tart-sweet and loaded with fresh pineapple and a touch of ginger
Tian of Vegetables with Garlic and Rosemary
One of the loveliest vegetable preparations ~ thinly cut vegetables roasted with silvers of garlic and rosemary, bathed with fruity extra virgin olive oil.
Modern Creole Tartar Sauce with Roasted Tomatoes over Grilled Salmon
A delicious Modern Creole Tartar Sauce loaded with veggies and flavor!
Summer Pad Thai with Eggplant and Corn
I’m loving a home made Pad Thai with loads of local summer veggies! Toss in fresh mint, peanuts and bean sprouts for a fresh crunch.
Portobello Mushroom Burgers
The ultimate Veggie Burger with Falafel Seasonings and Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Summer Gazpacho in Two Easy Steps
Ah Summer Tomato Gazpacho! A blender base is topped with Summer Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Herbs… Simply Divine!
Raw Slaw
The best coleslaw ever!! Raw summer market vegetables chopped with a light, creamy dressing (non dairy) ~ perfect addition to any BBQ menu.
Date and Balsamic Dressing
Serve this dressing with my Heirloom Tomato and Melon Salad.
Smoked Vinegar Mop and Sauce with Onion and Garlic – Great with Grilled Chicken
Baste this vinegar-based Mop on chicken as you grill… adds flavor and moisture. A wonderful layer of lingering smoky pungency. Basting Mop Sauces are not sweet. They are slathered over meat, usually a slow-cooking process where a sweet, thick barbecue sauce would burn. You might have read in many BBQ recipes “baste with sauce only at […]
Vegan Strawberry “Ice Cream” with Cashew Brittle
Kick off Summer with this creamy, delicious Guilt-Free Strawberry Ice Cream dessert!
Super Crunch Salad
Produce is coming into its peak season – indulge in nature’s finest offerings with this super hydrating, super crunch salad! Pair with super-refreshing Carrot Sorbet!
Carrot Sorbet
A super-refreshing sorbet, pair if you like with my Super Crunch Salad
Quick Refrigerator Pickles – Asian Style
Super Easy, Super Crunchy ~ Super Delicious!
Fingerling Potatoes and Crispy Kale in Foil Packets
The ultimate grilled potato side dish. Perfectly seasoned with caramelized shallots and garlic… and kale that comes out crispy!
Carrot Hummus
This healthy and delicious hummus uses carrots three ways – steamed carrots, roasted colorful rainbow carrots and carrot juice.
Karen’s Homemade Rhubarb Vinegar
A lovely ruby colored versatile vinegar with a lingering flavor of Rhubarb I have a special place in my heart for Rhubarb… ready to pick now through summer. My grandparents had plentiful rhubarb plants sprawling in their garden, and rhubarb pie was typically served after dinner. This beautiful ruby hued perennial has an unique flavor […]
Plum and Blackberry Salsa – A Passion for Purple
Savor summer and incorporate super-sweet sun drenched fruit in this recipe for a chunky, heavenly salsa. Eat by the spoonful, and use as a topping for fish.
Sesame Marinade and Dressing for Asian Grilled Chicken Salad
Mellow sweet onions and marinated grilled chicken are enhanced by a pungent gingery-sesame marinade which doubles as a dressing.
