1/2 C each Almonds Pecans Hazelnuts Banana Chips Chocolate Covered Ginger Pumpkin Seeds 1 C Dried Cherries Mix all items together. Portion into single serve containers for easy portability, as well as portion control. *As seen on Twin Cities Live January 8, 2018

3 ripe avocado, peeled 1 lime 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped 1/2 – 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 1/4 C cilantro, finely chopped Kosher salt and pepper, to taste In medium bowl, place avocado halves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and squeeze lime over avocado. Using two knives, pull through avocado repeatedly until […]

3 Tb olive oil 1 C white onion, diced 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 3 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper, to taste 4 ripe avocados, peeled and quartered 4 C chicken or vegetable stock 1/4 C fresh lime juice 1/4 C fresh cilantro Queso fresco, for garnish Saute onions and jalapeno in olive oil. […]

1 lb Kirby cucumbers, ends removed and sliced into 1/8″ rounds 1 small onion, peeled and quartered 1 C sugar 1 1/4 C white vinegar 1 Tb dried minced onion 1 Tb coarse kosher salt 1 tsp mustard seed 1 tsp coriander seed 1 tsp celery seed 2″ piece fresh turmeric, peeled and halved Place […]

Brine 10 cloves garlic, peeled 2 1/2 C white vinegar 6 tsp kosher salt Handful of fresh dill sprigs 1 tsp celery seed 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp mustard seed 1 tsp mixed peppercorns 1 tsp red pepper flakes Veggies 6 Kirby cucumbers, quartered with ends cut off 6 young carrots, peeled and halved Handful […]

1 lb cavatappi pasta (can use elbow, bow tie, or rotini!) 1/2 C pesto 1/2 C Parmesan cheese 3 C good quality mayonnaise Squeeze of fresh lime juice Zest of 1 lime Kosher salt and pepper, to taste 1 lb frozen petite peas Cook pasta according to directions, rinse with cold water to stop cooking. […]

2-4 C green beans (cleaned with ends snapped off) 1-2 Tb butter 1 Tb soy sauce Splash of toasted sesame oil Heat pan over medium-hot heat. When hot, add butter. When butter has melted, add green beans and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook an additional 5 minutes […]

1 lb fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed 1 qt fresh strawberries, washed and hulled 1/4 C Basil Balsamic 1/2 C olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh basil, chiffonade Chevre, crumbled (blue cheese is also a delicious substitute!) In a small jar, shake Basil Balsamic, olive oil, salt and pepper until emulsified to make vinaigrette. […]

2 C fresh strawberries, chopped 1/2 C red onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely minced Juice and zest of 1 lime Salt & pepper, to taste Mix all ingredients and let rest for at least 1 hour before serving. Delicious on corn chips, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, etc. *As seen on Twin Cities Live June […]

1 tube crescent rolls (I really like Immaculate Baking Company or Annie’s) Wedge of Little Lucy (or your favorite Brie) Raspberry Chambord Preserves (of course any raspberry preserve will do, but the Heath Glen Farms Raspberry Chambord is amazing!) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Separate and flatten crescent roll triangles onto a baking sheet lined with […]