Cooking Recipes

These are a few of our

favorite things to bake!

Shepherd's Pie

My favorite ricer to use is the OXO 3 in 1 potato ricer. 3-in-1 Adjustable Potato Ricer (oxo.com) INGREDIENTS: For the mashed potatoes: I...

Savory Oats

In 2000 when I was a freelance recipe developer for a PR firm, I suggested a book on oats and they scoffed. I’ve been writing recipes...

Cauliflower & Leek Gratin

Cauliflower Gratin Serves 4 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large leeks, cleaned, and...

Spinach Dip

SPINACH DIP Serves 4-6 6 ounces baby spinach, chopped 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) cream cheese 3 ounces white cheddar, grated 3 ounces...

Chipotle Dip

CHIPOTLE DIP Serves 4-6 1 – 16 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini ½ chipotle pepper 2 tablespoons lime juice 1...

Easy to Make Fall Treats

One of my fond memories as a child was being in the kitchen with my grandmother, learning to cook all her favorite recipes. The autumn...

Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Arugula

Serves 4 This recipe builds on components. You can eat any of these on their own, or compose this with the arugula as the base, then add...

Easy Peasy Au Gratin

In the summer fresh peas are so delicious. You can substitute frozen if you don't have the fortitude for shelling. Serves 4 3 cups peas,...

Spicy Tomato Soup

This recipe began as shakshuka, and as I was using fresh tomatoes I didn't feel like chopping by hand - so I popped them into the Vitamix...

Tomato Galette

Galettes are my summer go to. Rustic and so much more forgiving than pie, the simplicity of dough and a filling with just the edges...

Quick Chicken Tacos

This "recipe" is meant as a guide - to gently support you in your cooking journey. Students often think they need exact recipes, but you...

Warm Chicken Salad

Warm Chicken Salad Serves 4 For the chicken 1 tablespoon avocado oil 4 bone out chicken thighs (I like skin-on) 1 red bell pepper, thinly...