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  • Sheet Pan Sausage, Brussels Sprouts, and Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Sausage, Brussels Sprouts, and Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Sausage, Brussels Sprouts, and Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Sausage, Brussels Sprouts, and Potatoes

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound whole sausage
    • 1 pound small red potatoes halved*
    • 1 pound brussels sprouts halved
    • 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon fresh sage minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
    • Pinch of salt
    • Pinch of ground black pepper
    • ⅓ cup smoked almonds sliced

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place sausages, potatoes, brussels sprouts on a sheet pan and drizzle on 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
    2. Place in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sausages are cooked to 165°F, turning over halfway through cooking.
    3. Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients, except almonds, until emulsified.
    4. Remove sausages and vegetables from the oven and transfer to a serving dish if desired.
    5. Drizzle on sauce and sprinkle with almonds. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Potatoes should not be more than twice the size of the brussels sprouts for even cooking.
  • Clean and convenient

    Clean and convenient

    Clean and convenient

    Refreshed dinners for a new year

    Ring in the New Year with healthier swaps for convenient, healthy main courses that are big on flavor and nutrition. You may just find a few new recipes that will end up in your weeknight rotation this year and beyond.

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    One-Pot Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

    Cauliflower stands in for milk in this nostalgic comfort food recipe that’s ready in as little as 20 minutes. The easiest method for this is using a multi-cooker, but stovetop instructions are included if you don’t have one.
    Servings 4

    Ingredients

    Toppings

    • 1 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil
    • ¾ cup whole grain or gluten-free panko bread crumbs
    • ¼ tsp dried thyme
    • 1 cup frozen peas warmed
    • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

    Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

    • 3 cups water
    • 2 ½ cups pasta (like macaroni)
    • ¾ lb frozen cauliflower florets
    • 1 tbsp unsalted butter or vegan butter
    • 1 tsp dried onion flakes
    • ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
    • 2 cups grated old cheddar cheese or meltable vegan cheddar cheese
    • Salt as needed

    Instructions

    Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

    • For bread crumbs, in your multi-cooker, press saute on the normal setting. Add butter or olive oil, waiting until butter is melted or olive oil is shimmering before adding bread crumbs and thyme. Stir until bread crumbs have toasted, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl until ready to serve. Wipe out or wash pot to remove any crumbs.
    • For mac and cheese, in your multi-cooker, add water, pasta, cauliflower, butter, onion flakes, and nutmeg. Close lid and ensure it is sealed (not venting). Select pressure cooker function on high and cook for 9 minutes. Quick release using the venting lever (best to do this under a running kitchen exhaust fan). Once pressure has released, open lid and vigorously stir and mash with wooden spoon to break up cauliflower, creating a creamy sauce. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, close lid, and rest for 5 minutes. Stir again before serving topped with bread crumbs, warmed peas, and black pepper.

    Stovetop Mac and Cheese

    • Make the bread crumbs using the same directions but in a large pot over medium heat, then wipe out or wash pot. Add water, pasta, cauliflower, butter, onion flakes, nutmeg, and salt to large pot. Bring everything to a boil, reduce to medium, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until noodles are cooked. Add additional water if it looks dry before noodles are tender. Mash cauliflower to form sauce, and stir in cheese until melted. Taste and season with salt, if needed. Cover and rest for 5 minutes before serving. Stir pasta and serve topped with bread crumbs, peas, and black pepper.
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    Curried Coconut Lentil and Rice Porridge

    Brown rice and two varieties of lentils cook in one pot with broth, coconut milk, and simple spices. It’s true sunshine in a bowl for those cold winter nights.
    Servings 6

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
    • 1 tsp ground turmeric
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 tsp ground coriander
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 cup brown basmati rice
    • ½ cup red lentils
    • ½ cup split yellow lentils or split yellow peas
    • 2 14 oz cans light coconut milk
    • 3 ½ cups water
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice more to serve
    • 4 cups packed baby spinach
    • ½ cup frozen peas
    • ½ cup coconut yogurt or plain yogurt
    • 1 tbsp crunchy chili condiment
    • 6 wraps of your choice

    Instructions

    • In large pot, heat oil or vegan butter over medium. Add onion and ginger and saute for 5 minutes, lowering heat, if necessary, until onions are softened. Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt, and toast until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, red lentils, yellow lentils, coconut milk, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook partially covered, stirring often, until lentils and rice are broken down, about 45 minutes. Add more water, if needed, to thin until desired consistency. (The porridge thickens dramatically as it cools; enjoy it thick or more souplike.) Stir in spinach and peas, cooking until wilted and warmed through. To serve, spoon porridge into bowls and top with yogurt and chili, with wraps on the side for dunking.
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    Supersalad with Sprouted Quinoa, Beans, and Roasted Veggies

    A satisfying plant-based dinner or packed lunch, quinoa and beans add filling protein, while greens, cucumbers, roasted veggies, and a probiotic-rich dressing bring texture and flavor.
    Servings 1

    Ingredients

    • 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tsp chili powder or cumin
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 cup uncooked sprouted quinoa or sprouted grain mixture
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 19 oz can black beans, chickpeas, or white beans drained and rinsed
    • 4 cups salad greens such as arugula
    • 1 English cucumber or 5 baby cucumbers peeled if desired, diced or sliced

    Dressing

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 2 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    • 1 tsp low-sodium, gluten free tamari
    • ¼ tsp dried garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Add sweet potato to large rimmed baking sheet and toss with olive oil, chili powder or cumin, and salt. Spread in an even layer and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender and beginning to brown. Add to large mixing bowl.
    • For dressing, whisk all dressing ingredients until fully combined.
    • To cook sprouted quinoa, bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes. If using sprouted grain mixture, cook according to package directions. Fluff with fork and transfer to same bowl as sweet potatoes. Mix in beans or chickpeas and half of dressing.
    • If serving immediately, add greens and cucumbers, tossing to combine, adding remaining dressing or to taste. If making ahead for lunch, keep quinoa mixture separate from greens and cucumber, and combine right before serving.

    By Allison Day

    Article Courtesy of Alive Magazine

  • Eat for the Planet

    Eat for the Planet

    Eat for the Planet

    Sustainable recipes you’ll love

    More of us than ever are coming to understand the links between the food we eat and its impact on the planet. Eating a diet rich in legumes and organic vegetables, with a reduced emphasis on meat, is recognized as being better for us and the planet. Read on to discover delicious recipes that will help you include more sustainable ingredients in your meal plans.

    Leek and Mushroom Tartines with Wilted Watercress

    Watercress is relatively disease and pest resistant, so it doesn’t require pesticides. It’s easy to grow, and it’s packed with nutrition.
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    Servings: 2
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil divided
    • 10 Mushrooms, mixture of white and brown cleaned and diced, about 2 cups
    • 2 sprigs thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon salt divided
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 Leek trimmed, quartered, and diced, about 1½ cups
    • 1 teaspoon Honey
    • 1 cup watercress
    • 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
    • Black pepper, to taste

    Method
     

    1. In large skillet on high, heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil. When oil is hot, add mushrooms and thyme sprigs and cook for about 5 minutes, shaking pan from time to time to toss, but otherwise keeping movement to a minimum. Once mushrooms are browned, add a pinch of salt and lemon juice, stir through, and tip out onto plate to rest.
    2. Reduce heat to medium and, in the same pan, add remaining 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil, leeks, and remaining salt. Cook leeks, being careful not to brown, for about 5 minutes, or until just soft. Tip mushrooms and thyme sprigs back into the pan, add honey, and combine with leeks. Remove pan from heat.
    3. Toast 2 pieces of bread. When ready, add watercress to still-warm leek and mushroom mixture and mix through, just wilting watercress. Spoon onto toasted and plated bread and season with black pepper.
    4. Enjoy!

    Herby Lentil Salad with Spinach and Peas

    Symbiotic bacteria called Rhizobium invade the roots of lentils and legumes such as peas and beans, allowing them to “fix,” or use, nitrogen. This also improves the quality of the soil they grow in.
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    Servings: 4
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup black beluga or French Puy lentils
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • ¼ cup green peas
    • ¼ cup cilantro finely sliced
    • ¼ cup parsley finely sliced
    • ¼ cup mint finely sliced
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegard
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 3 Green onions finely sliced
    • 1 cup baby spinach

    Method
     

    1. Pick over lentils, removing pebbles or debris, and rinse. Bring a large pot of water to boil and add lentils and bay leaf. Reduce to medium-low and cook lentils at a slow simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process.
    2. In separate pot, blanch green peas for 2 to 3 minutes; drain and rinse with cool water.
    3. In small bowl, combine herbs, vinegar, olive oil, and salt.
    4. In large bowl, place cooked and cooled lentils. Pour dressing overtop lentils; add green onions, peas, and baby spinach; and toss together. Tip out onto large shallow platter to serve.
    5. Enjoy!

    Poached Rhubarb with Cinnamon, Mint, and Ginger

    Selecting seasonal fruit reduces the need for heating, refrigeration, artificial lighting, pesticides, and increased transport. While rhubarb’s season may be short, the plant is a perennial that can produce for years.
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    Servings: 2
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups rhubarb cut into 1 in. pieces
    • 1 piece gingerroot, about thumb-size cut into 3 or 4 chunks
    • 1 stick cinnamon
    • 1 large sprig mint
    • ½ cup orange juice
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon honey

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
    2. In shallow 10 x 10 x 3 in (26 x 26 x 8 cm) baking pan, arrange rhubarb in one layer. Cut ginger in 3 or 4 chunks and add to pan along with cinnamon stick and mint sprig.
    3. In small bowl or jug, mix together orange juice, water, and honey. Pour over rhubarb mixture.
    4. Place baking tray in preheated oven and poach for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Rhubarb is done when it is fork tender but still retains its shape. Serve over porridge or granola, or use as a dessert topping or cake filling.
    5. Enjoy!

    Article Provided by Alive Magazine

  • Niçoise Salad with Christine Waltermyer!

    Niçoise Salad with Christine Waltermyer!

    Niçoise Salad

    Thanks to Christine Waltermyer & The Natural Kitchen Cooking School!

    Christine Waltermyer is a local and renowned Wellness Chef, private chef to celebrities, published cookbook author and founder of the Natural Kitchen Cooking School, which offers an online Plant-Based Cooking Program. She also loves shopping at Basil Bandwagon! Visit naturalkitchenschool.com to subscribe to her email newsletter for new recipes, tips, and FREE access to the Power of Veggies mini-course!

    This classic French salad combines tuna, baby potatoes, crisp green beans, boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, and a delicious lemon vinaigrette dressing to make a hearty salad that can be served as a meal.

    Niçoise Salad

    This classic French salad combines tuna, baby potatoes, crisp green beans, boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, and a delicious lemon vinaigrette dressing to make a hearty salad that can be served as a meal.
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    Servings: 4
    Course: dinner, Lunch
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup baby Yukon gold or red potatoes
    • Sea salt
    • 1 cup haricot vert green beans
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
    • 1 medium sized head lettuce – Boston or Romaine
    • ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted
    • 7 ounces canned tuna drained and lightly mashed
    • 2 tablespoons capers drained
    • 4 artichoke hearts drained and sliced in half
    Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1-2 anchovies chopped or smashed with a fork
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons brown or Dijon mustard
    • Sea salt
    • White pepper or black pepper to taste

    Method
     

    1. Cook the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes. Add a teaspoon of the sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer, uncovered, on medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and cool the potatoes. Slice them in half.
    2. Cook the green beans. Fill another saucepan with water. Add sea salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Also, fill a bowl with some salted ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for a few minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, but still bright green. Drain the green beans, then place them in the ice water for a few minutes. Drain and pat dry.
    3. Cook the eggs. Place them in a saucepan. Cover with cold water by one inch. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover and remove from the heat. Set a timer for 11 minutes. Drain the eggs and place them in an ice bath or run them under cold water to make them easier to peel. I like to peel them under cold running water as well. Slice the eggs in halves or quarters.
    4. Make the lemon vinaigrette dressing. Whisk together in a bowl the lemon juice, anchovies, olive oil, brown or Dijon mustard and the white pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of this dressing to the cooked potatoes and toss.
    5. Prep the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes in half. Place them in a small bowl. Add a little sea salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
    6. Prep the lettuce. Wash and salad spin the lettuce. Separate the leaves. If using romaine lettuce like I did, you may wish to use only the more leafy tops.
    7. Assemble the salad. Prepare either 4 to 6 individual plates, or 1 large serving platter. Arrange the lettuce, tuna, potatoes, green beans, eggs, artichoke hearts, capers, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Serve drizzled with the vinaigrette dressing.
    8. Enjoy!

    Thank you to Christine Waltermyer and the Natural Kitchen Cooking School for working with us to help promote healthy, nutritious meals and products that are affordable, full of nutrients, and simple to make at home!

  • Elegant and plant-based

    Elegant and plant-based

    Elegant and plant-based

    Celebrate the season with this holiday meal

    This wow-worthy, plant-based holiday meal won’t disappoint—whether you nix the meat entirely or incorporate some of these recipes into your celebratory meal. This gluten-free, vegan menu has “festive” written all over it.

    Stuffing with Thyme, Rosemary, and Dried Cranberries

    In this plant-based stuffing, fresh herbs and dried fruit replace the depth of flavor usually infused by chicken juices, so use fresh thyme and rosemary if possible to maximize the flavor return.
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    Servings: 3
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 fresh thyme sprigs or ½ teaspoon dried
    • 1 fresh rosemary sprig or ½ teaspoon dried
    • 1 loaf gluten-free bread cubed, about 6 to 8 cups cubes
    • 1 cup chopped green onions
    • 3 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
    • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. De-stem thyme and rosemary sprigs and coarsely chop. In large bowl, combine herbs with bread cubes, green onions, and dried cranberries. Add 1 ½ cups broth and toss to coat. Bread should be moistened and slightly softened. Add remaining broth if needed (some gluten-free breads are denser than others).
    3. Taste and add salt if desired. Grease or line 8 x 11 in baking or casserole dish with parchment paper. Transfer stuffing to dish and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
    4. Enjoy!

    Green Beans with Dukkah

    Subbing Middle Eastern dukkah for classic toasted almonds with your green beans is like taking your first international trip (or the first in a long time …) and (re)discovering that there’s a world of flavor out there.
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    Servings: 4
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup hazelnuts
    • ½ teaspoon whole fennel seeds
    • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon whole black or green peppercorns
    • 1 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
    • 2 teaspoons white or black sesame seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
    • 2 pounds green beans trimmed
    • 1 teaspoon hazelnut oil optional

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In nongreased baking dish, roast hazelnuts for 20 minutes.
    2. Heat medium skillet over medium-high. When hot, toast fennel seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, and coriander seeds for 45 seconds, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Seeds should start to pop. Transfer to spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or directly to food processor or blender. In same skillet, toast sesame seeds, stirring every 10 seconds or so, until aromatic and, if using white sesame seeds, golden. Transfer immediately to medium bowl.
    3. Grind, or pulse all seeds except sesame seeds several times in blender or food processor, until lightly crushed and aromatic. Transfer to medium bowl with sesame seeds. Rub hazelnuts between kitchen towels to remove some of skins if needed, then coarsely chop in food processor (not in blender), or by hand. Add to bowl with crushed seeds. Stir in salt and optional cayenne.
    4. Steam green beans for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Serve topped with dukkah and a drizzle of hazelnut oil, if desired.
    5. Enjoy!

    Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme on Caramelized Parsnip Puree

    This dish is a plant-based showstopper, with tender mushrooms in a sweet-and-sour glaze soaking into ultra-thick roasted parsnip puree.
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    Servings: 4
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    Caramelized Parsnip Puree
    • 8 cups water
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 pounds parsnips peeled and chopped into 2 inch pieces
    • 2 garlic cloves peeled
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon cane sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    Mushrooms
    • ¾ cup balsamic vinegar or 6 tablespoons aged balsamic or balsamic glaze
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 14 ounces oyster mushrooms cleaned and, if necessary, trimmed so they grill flat
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ cup finely chopped green onion
    • 2 thyme sprigs stripped from stem, or ½ teaspoon dried
    • 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios roughly chopped
    • ½ cup finely chopped chives, parsley, or green onion to garnish

    Method
     

    1. For parsnip puree, preheat oven to 400°F.
    2. In medium saucepan, bring water, baking soda, and parsnips to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain parsnips, but don’t rinse. Set aside until cool enough to handle, about 3 minutes.
    3. In large bowl, combine parsnips with remaining ingredients for puree. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Turn and roast for 10 minutes more, or until tender and caramelized. Transfer to large bowl and mash with potato masher or immersion blender, or transfer to food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.
    4. For oyster mushrooms, in medium saucepan, boil balsamic vinegar until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. If using aged balsamic vinegar or glaze, skip this step.
    5. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. When hot, add mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Flip mushrooms and add balsamic reduction, green onions, and thyme and stir to coat mushrooms. Lower heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender, adding 1 Tbsp water to prevent sticking, if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning.
    6. To serve, spread parsnip puree on bottom of large platter. Place mushrooms on top. Top with toasted pistachios and garnish with chopped chives, parsley, or green onion.
    7. Enjoy!

    Article Provided by Alive Magazine

  • Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle

    Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle

    Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle

    This comforting creamy mushroom pappardelle recipe is filling and flavorful yet not too heavy or too rich. Our Egg Pappardelle noodles are wide and strong enough to carry lots of sauce with each bite, making it a hearty meal for wintertime but also just light enough to enjoy in the spring!

    Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle

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    Servings: 2
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1 shallot minced
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 8 ounces mushrooms
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
    • Salt to taste
    • Pinch dried thyme
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • 1 ½ teaspoons corn starch
    • 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
    • 8.8 ounces Bionaturae pappardelle

    Method
     

    1. In a large skillet, sauté butter, shallot, and garlic on medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
    2. Chop the mushrooms in a food processor, then add them to the skillet with parsley and thyme, and salt to taste. Cook on low heat uncovered for 7 minutes.
    3. Whisk cream and corn starch together, add to the sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes; add cheese and cook for 1 minute.
    4. Cook bionaturae pappardelle according to instructions, then toss in the skillet and cook on medium-low for 30 seconds.
    5. Serve with more grated cheese.
    6. Enjoy!

    Recipe Provided by INFRA

  • Gluten-Free Classic Lasagna

    Gluten-Free Classic Lasagna

    Gluten-Free Classic Lasagna

    This classic lasagna is a hearty vegetarian meal for chilly days. Don’t be intimidated by the 90-minute recipe. Most of that time is hands off—the cheese is getting nice and bubbly in the oven. The hardest part is waiting for the #GlutenFree deliciousness.

    Gluten-Free Classic Lasagna

    This classic lasagna is a hearty vegetarian meal for chilly days. Don’t be intimidated by the 90-minute recipe. Most of that time is hands off—the cheese is getting nice and bubbly in the oven. The hardest part is waiting for the #GlutenFree deliciousness. 
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    Servings: 6
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 9 ounces Jovial Gluten Free Brown Rice Lasagna
    • 2 jars Jovial Crushed Tomatoes
    • 4 tablesppons Jovial Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dry basil
    • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
    • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
    • 2 eggs
    • 12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
    • Salt to taste

    Method
     

    1. In a medium bowl, mix tomatoes, oil, garlic powder, spices, and salt to taste.
    2. In another bowl, combine eggs and ricotta cheese.
    3. Cover the bottom of a 9×13” lasagna pan with 1 cup of the tomato mixture.
    4. Arrange four uncooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the pan and spread ⅓ of ricotta mixture on top.
    5. Cover with 1 cup of the tomato mixture, ¾ cup of mozzarella, and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese.
    6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 two times.
    7. Layer the top with remaining noodles, tomato, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
    8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 50 minutes.
    9. Uncover and pat down the noodles gently to flatten the top. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes until brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
    10. Enjoy!

    Recipe Provided by INFRA

  • Potato & Corn Soup

    Potato & Corn Soup

    Potato & Corn Soup

    Looking for a warm bowl of cozy? Look no further than this potato & corn soup. It’s luscious and creamy, without any cream! This savory soup is a no brainer for cold nights.

    Potato & Corn Soup

    Looking for a warm bowl of cozy? Look no further than this potato & corn soup. It’s luscious and creamy, without any cream! This savory soup is a no brainer for cold nights.
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    Servings: 4
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons Bragg olive oil
    • ¼ cup onion chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 3 cups vegetable broth
    • 3 red or white potatoes cubed
    • 2 cobs of corn kernels removed
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • Bragg Liquid Aminos and Bragg Nutritional Yeast to taste

    Method
     

    1. In a large pot, sauté onion until soft, about five to six minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
    2. Add the broth and potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
    3. Add the contents of the pot to a blender. Add the corn and blend until smooth. Do this in batches if necessary.
    4. Stir in salt, liquid aminos, and nutritional yeast to taste.
    5. Enjoy!

    Recipe Provided by INFRA

  • Homemade Squash Gnocchi

    Homemade Squash Gnocchi

    Homemade Squash Gnocchi

    Gnocchi is a great entry point for homemade pasta! This recipe for homemade squash gnocchi don’t require a pasta maker, a food processor, or any fancy unitaskers. If you’ve played with modeling clay as a child, you can make gnocchi. Rolling out the dough into long strands may give you flashbacks to your younger years. Just make sure you only add flour if the dough is sticking. Add too much and you’ll lose the light fluffy texture of truly great gnocchi. The addition of squash puree ups the seasonal wow factor and nutrition. You can use canned pumpkin, roasted butternut, or any combination of winter squash you have on hand. 

    Homemade Squash Gnocchi

    Gnocchi is a great entry point for homemade pasta! If you played with modeling clay as a child, you can make Homemade Squash Gnocchi. The addition of squash puree ups the seasonal wow factor and nutrition. 
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    Servings: 6
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup ricotta
    • ¾ cup squash puree
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 – 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • Fresh sage leaves

    Method
     

    1. Whisk together ricotta, squash puree, egg, salt, and nutmeg.
    2. Add flour and stir until mixture forms a soft ball; rest for 10 minutes covered.
    3. Meanwhile, heat a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add sage leaves and swirl pan around to crisp sage and allowing butter to brown evenly. Turn off heat and set aside.
    4. Cut dough into six even portions and roll into a ½-inch log shape, using flour as necessary to keep from sticking. Cut logs into 1-inch pieces and set aside on a floured surface.
    5. Drop gnocchi into boiling water in batches and cook until they float, about 3 minutes. Carefully strain cooked gnocchi. 
    6. Put the brown butter and sage pan back over medium-low heat and add cooked gnocchi. Heat through and serve promptly.
    7. Enjoy!

    Recipe Provided by INFRA

  • Honey Glazed Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner

    Honey Glazed Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner

    Honey Glazed Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner

    Thanks to Christine Waltermyer & The Natural Kitchen Cooking School!

    Christine Waltermyer is a local and renowned Wellness Chef, private chef to celebrities, published cookbook author and founder of the Natural Kitchen Cooking School, which offers an online Plant-Based Cooking Program. She also loves shopping at Basil Bandwagon! Visit naturalkitchenschool.com to subscribe to her email newsletter for new recipes, tips, and FREE access to the Power of Veggies mini-course!

    Do you have a busy schedule? Are you looking for an easy, weeknight meal? Well thanks to Christine Waltermyer and The Natural Kitchen Cooking School, you can make your family a delicious honey glazed shrimp sheet pan dinner with this simple recipe!

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    Honey Glazed Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner

    Course entree, Main Course
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • 1 Medium bowl
    • 1 whisk
    • 1 jar
    • 1 large rimmed baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup honey
    • ¼ cup coconut aminos
    • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
    • Sea salt & white pepper to taste
    • 1 pound uncooked shrimp thawed if frozen, peeled & deveined
    • 2 cipollini onions (or 2 small yellow or red onions) sliced into onion rings
    • 4 ounces crimini mushrooms sliced in half
    • ½ medium sized celery root peeled and diced
    • 1 small turnip peeled and diced
    • 1 cup zucchini sliced into bite size pieces
    • 1 – 2 small patty pan squashes sliced
    • 1 cup winter squash (red kabocha, delicata, honeynut, butternut, etc.) diced
    • 1 – 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil (or melted ghee, tallow or olive oil)
    • Lemon wedges & chopped cilantro for garnish

    Instructions

    • Make the Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut aminos, ½ teaspoon of the onion powder and sea salt and white pepper to taste. You will use half of this marinade to marinate the shrimp. Save the other half for cooking the shrimp.
    • Marinate the Shrimp: Place the shrimp in a medium size glass bowl. Add 1/2 of the marinade and toss well to combine. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. To make the shrimp even more flavorful you can marinate them up to 8 hours, or overnight. Pour the rest of the marinade into a glass jar and refrigerate.
    • Preheat the oven to 375-degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Season and roast the vegetables: Add the vegetables to the baking sheet and toss with the coconut oil. Season with the remaining onion powder and sea salt and white pepper to taste. Toss again. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes. Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Flip the vegetables over. Return to oven and roast for 15 more minutes.
    • Add shrimp + bake: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use a spatula or tongs to carefully move the vegetables over to one side to make room for the shrimp. Add the shrimp to the baking sheet. Discard the used marinade. Drizzle the shrimp with the remaining unused marinade in the jar. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and firm to the touch.
    • Serve the roasted vegetables and shrimp with lemon wedges and garnished with the cilantro. This goes well served over some fluffy cooked white rice.
    • Enjoy!

    Thank you to Christine Waltermyer and the Natural Kitchen Cooking School for working with us to help promote healthy, nutritious meals and products that are affordable, full of nutrients, and simple to make at home!