From the Chef’s Kitchen
A blog by Cathy Vogt including recipes, tips, and healthy inspiration.
Smoky Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
One of the most popular side dishes at summer potlucks, picnics and backyard barbecues is potato salad. It’s a seasonal staple – hands down. But have you ever tried sweet potato salad? Lightly charred, roasted sweet potato paired with ripe avocado and smoky chipotle...
Savory cucumber & watermelon Salad
Hot summer days call for refreshing snacks and meals. Local cucumbers and watermelon, rich in magnesium , potassium , vitamin C and fiber, will keep your body hydrated during the heat wave. Serve this easy to make, no-cook salad on endive for a hand held delicious...
Wild Rice Salad with Cherries
Wild rice, chewy textured and nutty flavored is a delicious start for a summer salad. Wild rice, found in stores along with other whole grains is actually not a grain at all. Wild rice is the seed of a native American long-grain marsh grass. Wild rice is low in...
Baked Chili-Lime Pea Fritters with Creamy Basil Sauce
Take your dish to the next level by adding a scoop of unflavored plant protein to the mix. This trick is perfect for any savory dish – namely, these chili-lime fritters. Baked Chili-Lime Pea Fritters with Creamy Basil Sauce There’s no denying that fritters are fuego....
Four Snacks You Should Pack For Your Upcoming Road Trip
Here are some tips for arriving at your destination with a happy tummy and the energy to enjoy the adventure. Road trips are one of my favorite summer pass times. Can you relate to this? You’re finally all packed, in the car and on the road, looking forward to the...
Kohlrabi Slaw with curried mango dressing
This funny-looking vegetable is also referred to as a German turnip. Kohlrabi is related to the cabbage. All parts of the kohlrabi are edible, including the leaves and skin. The skin can be very fibrous though, so its usually best to peel it. The bulb tastes like raw...
Minty Lemon-Lime Refresher
There is nothing more refreshing on a hot day than an icy cold glass of lemonade. Over the weekend while I was out and about enjoying the warm weather, I ordered a glass of house made minty lemonade. It was cold and refreshing but lacking in minty flavor and a...
Mung Bean & Quinoa Salad
Mung beans are tiny little powerhouses, rich in protein, potassium, B Vitamins, magnesium and iron. If you've never tried them before it's time to give them a try. They are easier on digestion, mild in flavor and so versatile. Cook up some extra while you prepare...
Raspberry Rhubarb Jam
Local rhubarb is in season and available in many local markets. I love the tart, bright flavor and pairing it with sweet berries and some dates for a little sweetening is the perfect balance. This stove top jam comes together quickly using chia seeds to thicken it. ...
Put that Spring Back in Your Step
Spring is here, my friends, and it is one of my favorite seasons of the year. Every day when you step outside there are new surprises — flowers blooming, leaves bursting open in a show of vibrant greens, and tiny sprouts popping up in the garden. Spring is a great...