In a world where we have what seems like limitless data at our fingertips, sometimes the ease of access to information can cause confusion. There are so many studies, ideas, and beliefs related to food and health you might not know the difference between what’s right and what’s right now. The idea of what a healthy diet consists of will […]

Planning a get together this weekend? This salad is great prepared in advance for a crowd! Makes 6 side salads: 1 medium sweet potato, cubed 1 parsnip, peeled and cubed 2 medium carrots, peeled and cubed 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (separated) 1 (15 oz) can mixed beans, drained and rinsed ½ small red onion, finely chopped ½ cup […]

This recipe serves 4 2 cups cooked (al dente) barley, cooled 2 cups parsley, washed and roughly chopped 1 bell pepper (color of choice), diced 1 vine tomato, seeded and diced ½ small onion, finely chopped ½ seedless cucumber, diced 3 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil 2-3 tbsp lemon juice (approximately 1/2 lemon) 1 tsp salt and pepper […]

A seriously delicious salad for all you lentil lovers out there! This recipe serves 6 ½ cup green lentils ½ cup pearl or pot barley 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups water 4 cups baby spinach ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 tart apple, cored and diced ½ cup feta, crumbled ⅓ cup almonds, chopped and toasted Dressing: ⅓ cup […]

Try our Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Salad…it’s a real class act! This recipe serves 4 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 cup dry quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Dressing: 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 […]