Blog Category

Recipes

green smoothie

Emerald Pineapple Smoothie

The Emerald Pineapple Smoothie is both simple and delicious. It blends tropical flavors to provide a healthy beverage at any time. The recipe focuses on fresh and organic ingredients. The green smoothie features a vibrant combination…

spring rolls

Shrimp and Mango Spring Rolls

Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the season than with Shrimp and Mango Spring Rolls? The delightful gluten-free and dairy-free spring roll recipe pairs the succulence of shrimp with the sweet…

quick mediterranean dish

Easy Falafel Lunch Bowl

Whip up a delightfully easy Falafel Lunch Bowl in just 15 minutes! Perfect for those days when simplicity and flavor are what you crave. Skip takeout and assemble a tasty, quick Mediterranean dish using fresh organic…

gluten free cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Attention cookie lovers! Try these delicious gluten-free peanut butter cookies. The simple recipe bursts with peanut butter flavor and features the classic criss-cross style. Prepare for a soft, chewy cookie that will make peanut butter enthusiasts…

hot whiskey

Cranberry Orange Hot Toddy

Are you seeking a cozy drink to warm your soul this fall and winter? Look no further. Try this delicious Cranberry Orange Hot Toddy recipe. It’s packed with flavor and offers oh-so-comforting warmth. Perfect for enjoying…

Fall Popcorn Balls

Festive Popcorn Balls

As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves turn vibrant colors, there’s no better way to welcome the season than with these yummy Festive Popcorn Balls. While there are countless autumn-inspired recipes, few are…

eggplant recipe

Eggplant Rounds

Eggplant Rounds are a fantastic base for any topping you’re in the mood for, and they’re super easy to make. Not only is this snack delicious, but it’s also vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free. Summer is coming…

Mango Relish Grillin Dogs

Mango Relish Dogs

Mango Relish Dogs are a wonderful surprise for anyone looking to up their grilling game. Summer is all about the grill, hot dogs, hamburgers, and delicious food with friends and family. But if you’re tired of…

lemon berry cheesecake pops

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Pops

Beat the heat with this cool, refreshing dessert that will be sure to please. Whip up a batch of lemon-blueberry cheesecake pops that will cool you off and satisfy your cravings.  It’s simple, quick, and easy…

carrot slaw salad

Shredded Carrot Salad

Shredded carrot salad is the perfect healthy and delicious option for any meal. Not only does it provide a variety of nutrients and benefits, but it is also versatile and easy to customize. Making a shredded…

Eggnog

Coconut Cashew Eggnog

Celebrate the Holidays with Coconut Cashew Eggnog! The holidays are upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious taste of eggnog? This Coconut Cashew Eggnog is made with cashews, coconut milk, vanilla,…

Sparkling Spiced Cider

Sparkling Spiced Cider

This easy recipe for Sparkling Spiced Cider is perfect for Thanksgiving. Made with cinnamon sticks, star anise, clove, fresh apples, and oranges will warm you right up! Put this simple and fragrant cider on the burner…

Mayan Lima Beans with toasted pumpkin seeds

Mayan Style Lima Beans

Lima beans are one of the most polarizing beans and foods out there. However, we don’t understand all the lima bean hate. Do you turn up your nose at lima beans? They’re one of the mildest…

vegan gluten free pistachio cookies

Guest Recipe – Gluten-Free Pistachio Chocolate Cookies

We present for your culinary pleasure a plant-based recipe from Ashley, a talented local home cook and baker. Ashley began experimenting with veganism after struggling with eczema. Finding success with her new diet, Ashley started challenging…

Crispy and crunchy chicken tostadas

Zingy Chicken Tostadas

Who doesn’t love an opportunity for a themed dinner?! These zingy chicken tostadas make a mean main course for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Crisp-ify your tortillas in the oven and add a mountain of toppings.…

citrus coconut pie

Zingy Citrus Coconut Pie

Is there anything better than biting into the cold, custardy filling of a slice of key-lime pie? It’s a classic American dessert that never fails to satisfy. Try this fresh take on an old favorite; citrus…

Cauliflower Dauphinoise is an excellent addition to any cooking repetoire

Cheesy Cauliflower Dauphinoise

This comforting, delightfully cheesy dish is perfect for relaxing evenings or dinner parties alike. Though based on the traditional French Gratin de Pommes au Terre, Cauliflower dauphinoise is lighter in calories and carbs. Cook up this hearty-but-relaxed…

tofu saag paneer

Tofu Saag Paneer

Saag paneer is a beloved Indian dish consisting of finely chopped vegetables and fresh soft cheese (paneer). It’s as delicious as it is satisfying, so it’s no surprise that it’s a staple of eastern Indian cuisine.…

reclaimed vegetable stock

Easy Reclaimed Vegetable Stock

One of many reasons we love vegetables is that they pollute very little waste relative to other foods. There’s little to no packaging, there are no ingredients to source and assemble – you simply harvest it…

Fermented beets and cabbage in a glass dish

Make Fermented Food at Home – Easy Cabbage and Beet Recipe

Fermented food is delicious, healthful, and easy to make. Try out this cabbage and beet ferment at home! What is Fermented Food? Folks have understood the magic of fermentation for thousands of years. In fact, the…

warm oatmeal baked with freshly chopped pears for breakfast

Baked Pear Oatmeal

Baked Pear Oatmeal Wouldn’t you like a hot breakfast that you can pull together before coffee? Baked pear oatmeal sounds like a winner on chilly winter mornings. Freshly chopped pears add a burst of seasonal fruit…

Salty Nutty Choco Tart with pretzel crust

Salty Nutty Choco Tart

We can’t wait to make this Salty Nutty Choco Tart for our friends and family this holiday season! It’s jam-packed with the tastiest ingredients, like semisweet chocolate, salted nuts, and coconut milk blanketing a crust of…

make tortilla ice cream desert

Tortilla Ice Cream Boats

Maritime time! Let’s make yummy tortilla ice cream boats full of your best veg ice cream using Siete Cassava tortillas. Shape and bake! This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. The kids will love it and so…

yogurt bark with fruit and granola

Fruity Frozen Yogurt Bark

Cool Yogurt Bark with Fruit and Granola It’s summertime and the living is easy. What better time to craft a healthy and delicious frozen Greek yogurt confection that the whole family will love. Choose your favorite…

Refreshing Cherry Popsicles with Basil

Cherry Basil Popsicles

Sweet cherry and savory basil? Celebrate warmer days ahead with this summery flavor combination from R. W. Knudsen. Cherry basil popsicles are the perfect addition to backyard summer barbecues. Be sure to harvest your own basil…

Creamy and crunchy avocado fries

Crunchy Avocado Fries

Switch things up in the kitchen and try these crunchy avocado fries. They are the perfect combo of cream and crunch. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce for a snack that satisfies. Or, try alongside your…

Latte with matcha green tea powder

Drink Matcha for Reduced Anxiety

Matcha is the finely ground powder from dried leaves of the camellia sinensis green tea bush. It is typically grown in the shade to keep the amino acid content in the leaves high and the caffeine…

Dairy-Free White Pizza topped with fresh basil

Pizza with Oatmilk White Sauce

Is it possible to indulge in a delicious white pizza, but make it dairy-free? It sure is! Follow this recipe from Califia Farms for pizza with oatmilk white sauce and satisfy that craving. Top with fresh…

Quiche made with swiss chard and potatoes

Potato and Chard Quiche

Ah, quiche! The perfect mix of breakfast and lunch with a savory egg filling and veggie mix-ins. This potato and chard quiche recipe is a great bridge to spring with early-season leeks and chard, plus the…

Citrus Peels, vinegar, water, liquid castile soap, and lemon essential oil

DIY All-Purpose Citrus Spray Cleaner

Spring is here and it’s time to throw open the windows and let out that stale winter air. As you start gathering your supplies and get down to spring cleaning, reach for this more sustainable alternative…

Crispy squares of chocolate, peanut butter, and coconut

Vegan Chocolate-Smothered Crisp Bars

Chewy and chocolatey, these vegan chocolate-smothered crisp bars will delight the whole family– whether they are vegan or not. This quick and easy treat can be whipped up to be as good as grandma’s in no…

classic reuben sandwich with plant-based deli slices, russian dressing, and sauerkraut

Plant-Based Reuben Sandwich

Creamy Russian dressing and tart sauerkraut are the perfect matches for Tofurky’s Oven-Roasted Deli Slices. The robust flavors within this sandwich work so well with one another to create a delightful lunch or dinner. A classic…

Sparkling Hibiscus Punch

Fizzy Hibiscus Punch

Hibiscus tea has a unique flavor that is deliciously refreshing. Not only does it look beautiful in the glass too, drinking brewed hibiscus tea supports healthy circulation. Cheers to that! This study was done with 25 men…

French onion and cremini mushroom soup

French Onion and Cremini Mushroom Soup

It’s chilly out there! Think cozy and get out your best kitchen knife to start slicing up some onions. Vegetarian French Onion and Cremini Mushroom Soup is on the menu tonight! Indulge in savory, soupy flavors…

Vegan Soup with Tofu and Miso

Vegan Miso Soup with Silken Tofu

It comes together quite simply, but you’ll be wowed with the complex depth of flavor created in this vegan miso soup! This recipe includes some pretty unique, yet nutritious ingredients: Miso is a paste made from…

Mixed green salad with citrus fruit, onion, and apple cider vinaigrette

Citrus Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

In wintertime, we relish those tart notes of the citrus that comes into season! Indulge in those great flavors as either a side to a fabulous meal or a wholesome stand-alone dish with this Citrus Salad…

recipe for monkey bread

Cinnamon Roll & Apple Monkey Bread

We love this twist on a classic recipe, monkey bread! Replace regular bread or biscuits with cinnamon rolls and you have a whole new flavor dimension. This recipe combines apples, spices, and sweet cinnamon rolls to…

nutritious holiday stuffing

Healthy Holiday Stuffing

This healthy holiday stuffing is bursting with wholesome ingredients. In addition to the traditional stuffing taste that you love, plenty of superfood ingredients give this holiday staple a nutritious boost. Sprouted bread may help ease digestion,…

cake made with almond flour, tapioca flour, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, and sunflower oil

Grain-Free Almond Cake

It’s a piece of cake! It’s easy to make this grain-free dessert look elegant; add a dusting of powdered sugar or top with a drizzle of fruit spread for a dainty finish. This grain-free almond cake…

quick and easy eggs on the go

Keto Egg Muffin Cups

You can grab one of these make-ahead keto egg muffin cups on your way out the door in the morning for a quick and easy breakfast or snack! Eggs do so many good things for us.…

gluten free pasta with light vegetable and herb sauce

Gluten-Free Spaghetti in Light Tomato Sauce

This tasty pasta dish comes together in no time for a meal that checks all your weeknight dinner boxes. Gluten-free organic spaghetti goes perfectly with light, flavorful tomato sauce. This simple meal for the whole family…

vegan side dish

Curried Couscous and Garbanzo Bean Salad

Warm up to the fall weather that’s approaching with the warming curry flavors in this couscous and garbanzo bean salad. Curry is a delicious combination of dried spices including turmeric, ginger, and garlic. If you love…

healthy superfood pancakes

High-Fiber Maple Pancakes

Packed with chia and flaxseed goodness, these yummy high-fiber pancakes are a great way to superfood-infuse your day. This pancake and waffle mix is also made with almond flour making it gluten-free. With an autumn-inspired breakfast…

purple pickled deviled eggs

Purple Pickled Devilish Eggs

You’ve made deviled eggs. We all have at one time or another. However, Purple Pickled Devilish Eggs are light years ahead. Here’s the recipe in two steps. Step 1 – The Purple Pickle Part Ingredients 6…

kombucha salad dressing

Blood Orange Carrot Ginger Kombucha Dressing

We’re making blood orange carrot ginger kombucha vinaigrette while Health-Ade kombucha is on sale. Make a healthy probiotic salad dressing! Start with Tea They take some sweet tea. Then they let a multitude of friendly microbes…

turmeric milk drink recipe

Turmeric Milk with Ginger

Make yourself, and a friend, a cup of calming golden milk with extravagant aroma and flavors featuring Turmeric Milk with Ginger and other Frontier spices. Don’t you wait all year for the cold-weather flavors of warming…

Alter Eco choc pumpkin bread recipe

Vegan Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkins, galore! What else can I make with pumpkin? Even better, something pumpkin with dark chocolate! Here’s the exact recipe you dream about this time of year: vegan pumpkin bread with 70% Sea Salt Dark Chocolate…

Healthy Woman Eating Delicious Leafy Greens and Berries Salad

Berry, Greens and Goat Cheese Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Want to boost your brain health naturally? Here’s the perfect salad recipe to do just that! Not only does it include organic leafy greens, it’s also chock full of strawberries, blueberries and walnuts. As a result,…

Boost Brain Health with Fruits and Vegetables

Eat Fruits and Vegetables to Boost Brain Health

Are you feeling a bit foggy in the brain lately? Misplacing your car keys or forgetting why you walked into a room is something we all do now and then. If you’re concerned and want to…

Lentil Spinach Soup

Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup

Control Blood Sugar Better with Lentils Have you tried lentils? If you haven’t, you should, and here’s why. These nutritionally mighty legumes are packed with seven essential minerals, B vitamins, proteins and almost no fat. Amazingly,…

Tags

bulletproof latte

Fresh Ways to Make a Bulletproof Latte

Are you a morning person? Does your day’s masterpiece come first thing? You may have heard about adding a rich source of fat to your morning coffee to make a bulletproof latte especially if you’re striving…

Tags

Little Girl Picking Peaches

That’s Just Peachy

Nothing says summer quite like a ripe, juicy, sweet peach. Go ahead – take a bite and savor that luscious burst of blossomy, fruity flavor. Add them to your favorite salads or if it’s not too…

egg pancakes

The Incredible and Nutritious Egg

All Local Eggs Getting ready to weather a long day at work? Everyone wants to start their day with a healthy nutritious breakfast that will sustain you until the lunch hour. Before you start your day…

fresh bruschetta

Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomatoes

Scrap common bruschetta and make yours special. Make homemade bruschetta with genuine heirloom tomatoes! The best in tomato flavor comes from true heirloom heritage. Here’s what to do: Cut 8 organic heirloom tomatoes into halves, discarding…

Tags

sun dried tomatoes

Make Your Own Sun Dried Tomatoes

Homemade Organic Dried Tomatoes Sun-dried tomatoes are easy to make and they taste great with flavorful organic tomatoes. Here is how to make your own sun-dried tomatoes. Don’t use pre-packaged products dried with gmo-laden canola oil.…

Tags

Philly cheese steak with local beef

Philly Cheese Steak With Local Beef

A visit to the Philadelphia area wouldn’t be complete without indulging in Philly Cheese Steak. Choose local, high quality, hormone-free beef from our farmers in Lancaster County and make it yourself. It’s easy! Ingredients Grass-fed beef…

grapefruit

Grapefruit Splendor

How often do you contemplate the majesty of a common grapefruit? Here’s your chance. Let’s start with a grapefruit recipe. Sip this delightful, refreshing, and cleansing fruit-and-vegetable thirst quencher! Ingredients: 1 large grapefruit, peeled and quartered…

Tags

Make balsamic beets.

Roasted Balsamic Beets

Ingredients 3 1/2 pounds assorted small beets, trimmed and cleaned 3 small red onions, each cut into 8 wedges 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoon Thyme leaves 1/2…

Broccoli Raab

Sautéed Broccoli Raab

Ingredients Broccoli Raab: 1 Bunch Extra Virgin Olive Oil: ¼ cup Chopped Garlic: 2-3 cloves Hard Cheddar Cheese (Shredded): ¼ – ⅓ cup Salt and Pepper: to taste Wash and remove stems from broccoli raab.  Fill…

Roma Tomato Soup Recipe

Easy Homemade Tomato Soup

  Use Roma Tomatoes to Make Soup What you’ll need: 1 dozen Roma Tomatoes Small amount of Heavy Cream 4 to 6 tbsp. of butter Salt and Pepper to taste Wash a dozen Roma tomatoes and…

Tags

organic applesauce

Homemade Organic Applesauce

  https://youtu.be/yZqp2ENP5fs Each fall, when the leaves begin to turn, you naturally think of apples. Natural applesauce, made from scratch in your own kitchen, imprints on the mind and memory warm, ‘sweata-weather’ flavors. We haven’t even…

soup

Wintertime Broccoli Soup

Who cares if it’s winter? Broccoli soup is enjoyable all year round. Choose organic broccoli for the most delicious batch you’ve ever made. Ingredients 4 minced garlic cloves 1 Vidalia onion two carrots chopped into pennies…

two spoons with chia seeds

Chocolate Chia Pudding

You know you want it! Let’s make Overnight Chocolate Chia Pudding to be ready as soon as you wake up. Healthy pudding for breakfast is a great way to start your day. Chia seeds have the…