From the Chef’s Kitchen
A blog by Cathy Vogt including recipes, tips, and healthy inspiration.
Soba Noodles with Grilled Bok Choy
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4 These noodles are yummy as is or you can add other vegetables such as sprouts, red pepper strips, leftover pieces of cooked salmon or beef cut into small strips. Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Sugar Free and Dairy...
Radishes and Simple Ideas for Using Them
Radishes are part of the Cruciferous family, also commonly referred to as the mustard family. Radishes are best in the Spring when they are crisp and mild and again in the Fall when they have developed more of a peppery, spicy bite! Regardless of how much of a bite...
Quinoa & Black Bean Salad
Ingredients 1 cup - Quinoa, raw (red or tri color quinoa is pretty) 2 cups Black beans, cooked 2 each- plum tomatoes, small diced ½ small bunch- parsley, coarsely chopped 4 each- scallions, thinly sliced 1 each- medium cucumber, peeled, small dice ½ bunch- mint,...
Oven Dried Garlicky Tomatoes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 3-4 hours These tomatoes do not last in my house, we eat them right off of the pan. But if you do have any left over, use them in pasta salad recipes, as a topping for simple baked fish dish with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped...
Kaledorf Salad
Did you know: Kale is a great source of fiber, assists in healing the liver and immune system . Kale is an exceptional source of chlorophyll which strengthens the blood, high in calcium, iron and vitamins A & C. Ingredients 1 large bunch- kale, remove large stems...
Grilled Pepper Salad
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4 This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for a few weeks. Try serving some of this salad with dressing tossed into leftover cooked rice with some lentils or cannellini beans for a lovely entrée salad on top of...
Quick Kitchen Detox
Gather your cleaning supplies- put aside old t-shirts and towels while sorting through clothes and cut them into cleaning rags. Mix up a simple all purpose, non-toxic cleaner; 1 cup of White Vinegar, 2 Cups Water, 10 drops of Tea Tree Oil; & 5 drop of Lemon Oil...
Curried Red Lentil Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 2-3 Tbsp coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, small dice 2 carrots, peeled, small dice 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup red lentils, rinsed (can also soak overnight) 6 cups vegetable stock or water 1 -2” square Kombu 2-3 sweet potatoes,...
Cucumber, Arame & Radish Salad
Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 lb. cucumbers, peeled if the skins are tough and sliced very thin ½ cup radishes, sliced very thin 1 tsp. sea salt ¼ cup Arame, soaked for 10 minutes in cold water 1 each red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped 2 Tbsp lemon...
Cucumber Lemon-Lime Aide
Prep: 20 minutes | Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 cups- cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 each- lemon, juiced 1 each- lime- juiced Pinch of salt Maple syrup to taste Water and ice cubes Fresh mint sprigs Method Place cucumbers, lemon juice, lime juice, salt in blender. Blend...