Recipes
Chef Susan takes a “less processed” approach to cooking based on the highly regarded principles of three eating approaches – the Mediterranean diet, DASH, and Food as Medicine. Delicious recipes are created using quality vegetables, fruit, proteins, whole grains, legumes, healthier fats, herbs and spices in support of a healthier lifestyle.
Greek Orzo Salad with Chickpeas
Greek Orzo Salad with Chickpeas is a very versatile and welcome entrée or side dish. The chickpeas provide a “complete protein” and serve as a veggie, as well. Paired with an assortment of other health-boosting veggies, savory feta, and nicely balanced red wine...
Creole-Style Shrimp
This Louisiana-inspired dish is a favorite for many and works well for both casual family meals and when entertaining guests. I’ve removed the flour that is oftentimes used as a thickener, allowing the sauce to cook down on its own instead which deepens the flavor....
Honey-Oat Cornbread
Fresh-baked cornbread is truly a comforting treat! Enjoy it for breakfast, or savor it with lunch or dinner, especially with a soup or stew, or chicken or pork entree. This recipe takes a slight turn on tradition by pairing oats and cornmeal for a slightly nutty,...
Thai-Style Ginger Chicken
Ginger Chicken is a very popular stir-fry dish in Thai restaurants. It is quick and easy to prepare at home and can be adapted to pretty much any variety of vegetables you enjoy and have available. This version features health and brain-boosting broccoli, spinach,...
Avocado-Tomato Salsa
Salsa is always a welcome party or happy hour snack, and also serves well as a tasty condiment for many entrees. This avocado version is fresh, tantalizing and slightly addictive - and it’s full of brain and health-boosting ingredients. Makes: approximately 5 –...
Potato-Celery Root Mash
I started making this mashed root vegetable side dish a few years ago and it continues to pleasantly surprise family and friends. While pairing celery root and potatoes is not new, I've put my own twist on things, as I tend to do! Celery root adds a brightness around...
Baked Rice with Mushrooms and Sweet Potatoes
Welcome fall with this creamy, flavorful take on risotto that presents a high “comfort food” factor for this season and beyond. Traditional risotto is prepared stovetop using a method of repeatedly stirring in small amounts of hot stock until absorbed. That slow...
Basil and Super Greens Pesto
Pesto is one of those well-loved, comfort food condiments with a long culinary history. Its first iteration appeared in ancient Roman times and later developed into what we recognize as traditional Genovese pesto with the use of basil leaves. Today, pesto is...
Seasoned Black Rice (Pilaf Method)
Seasoned black rice with salmon and vegetables – Love+Craft Kitchen In France, “pilaf” refers to the method of cooking in which food is sautéed in fat before any liquid is added. This method works extremely well for grains as it allows them to absorb the liquid...
Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
I love munching. And especially on flavorful, good-for-me foods that don’t leave me feeling like I am missing out on anything. This nutrient-dense black-eyed pea salsa fits the bill. It’s basically a tangy riff on “Texas Cowboy Caviar”. Although it can be made at any...
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