From the Chef’s Kitchen
A blog by Cathy Vogt including recipes, tips, and healthy inspiration.
Zucchini Chive Fritters
The cornmeal and almond flour give these little fritters a crispy texture. Use fresh chives when available or substitute for your favorite fresh herbs; cilantro, parsley, dill or a combination of herbs. Zucchini Chive Fritters 3/4 pound zucchini1/2 teaspoon natural...
Quinoa Muesli
Muesli is a rolled oat-based cereal created by a Swiss physician in the early 1900s. I was reminded of this tasty and easy-to-prepare cereal while I was looking through a recipe notebook I used while apprenticing in various restaurants in my early culinary training. ...
Cauliflower Leek Soup with Leek Crisps
This comforting bowl of creamy soup is made lighter & dairy free without cream and butter. The leek crisps are optional but they add a delicious crispy topping or you just may nibble them straight off of the roasting pan. Cauliflower Leek Soup with Leek Crisps 2...
Spring Greens & Leek Tart with Teff Crust
Spring is on it's way and one of the best foods that you can include in your meals right now are vibrant fresh greens. Baby spinach, dandelion greens, swiss chard , parsley rich in Vitamin C, Calcium , Vitamin A, Folate and more. These are the immune boosting foods...
Seedy silver dollar Pancakes
Pancakes are a real comfort food for me but not something I indulge in very often. If you are trying to avoid grains or flours, gluten free or following a keto style eating plan these are for you! These lovely little bites are nutrient dense, softer in texture than...
Lemon herb Fish en papillote
Fish steamed in parchment paper , "en papillote" is a simple and elegant way to prepare fish. Use a variety of vegetables. Replace zucchini withtender asparagus, thinly sliced carrots, baby spinach leaves, arugula, delicate foraged dandelion greens or other favorite...
Sheet Pan Meals
Rosemary lemon Salmon with brussel sprouts topped with garlic avocado sauce? If this sounds complicated its not. Introducing the sheet pan meal. This oven friendly meal is the answer to easy & gourmet style weeknight meals. Everything cooks on one pan, less...
Blueberry Cardamom Muffin
Muffins are a perfect tasty little option for breakfast, snacking or a sweet treat with a cup of tea. I like that they are versatile and can easily be adjusted to gluten free, grain free options. These are lightly sweetened with maple syrup so the flavor of the...
Red lentil and sweet potato bowl
Red lentils are a favorite in my kitchen. These pretty little lentils are mild in flavor and cook up quickly, so if you forget to presoak there are no worries. They also cook fairly quickly. Flavor these with all of the chili seasonings and serve with your favorite...
How to celebrate the season and stay healthy
What I wish for you is a holiday season that is nourishing and joyful. I understand that this time of year can be especially stressful and difficult for many people. Many of my clients are just waiting for it to be over so they can get back to their routine. I...