Salads, soups, & sides

Chickpea Orzo Salad

Cook pasta in boiling water until slightly soft. Strain, cool, and lightly oil. Combine all ingredients with orzo and mix well. Prepare vinaigrette by putting all ingredients in a blender or food processor.  Blend thoroughly.

Watermelon Salad 

Mix watermelon, edamame peas, cucumber, and balsamic glaze together. Place on top of cleaned bibb lettuce leaves two per portion. Top with olive oil, and goat cheese. Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper. 

Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad

Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray.   Put the beets on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. oil. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork.

Bean and Pasta Soup

In a large pot, heat oil and brown meat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and basil and sauté 2 more minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, and cannellini beans. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes.

Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

Toss all the salad ingredients together in a bowl. Mix the balsamic vinegar and olive oil together and add the dressing to taste. You can keep the leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad

Toss all the salad ingredients together in a bowl. Mix the balsamic dressing and the olive oil together and add the dressing to taste. You can keep the leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad With Chickpeas

Using the microwave or a teapot, bring 1¼ cups water to a boil. Add into a medium-sized heatproof container, along with couscous. Stir together and cover with a lid or very tightly with plastic wrap. Let couscous sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel cucumbers.

Chicken Florentine Soup with Rice

In a large pot, heat oil and add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent. Add chicken broth, water, chicken breasts, brown rice (if uncooked), salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20-25 minutes. Remove chicken breasts and shred off the meat with a fork.

Parsnip and Apple Soup

Gather and wash all ingredients. Rough chop both the parsnip and apples. In a boiling pot, place the parsnip and apples.

Southwestern Chicken Soup with Pumpkin

Heat oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.