From the Chef’s Kitchen
A blog by Cathy Vogt including recipes, tips, and healthy inspiration.
Veggie Breakfast Noodles
Looking for a quick saute pan style breakfast? Vegetable noodles, also known as zoodles or spiralized vegetables are an easy way to add in a serving or two of vegetables into your breakfast. Protein rich tempeh, a fermented soy product, cooks quickly. Look for...
Less stress and more joy during the holiday season
Is the holiday season making you feel stressed? Extra activities, decorating and socializing can leave you feeling exhausted and anxious. You may have expectations of the big day or feel obligated to ensure everyone is having a good time, especially if you are...
Zucchini & Black bean Patties
Patties or vegetarian burger style creations are a great way to use up odds and ends in the refrigerator. Making patties is one of my favorite ways to create tasty meals. These are so versatile, store well and can be paired with salad greens or other sides and then...
Triple Seed Spread
Sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and flax seeds make a triple and tasty power house spread. If you are looking for a nutritious and dairy free alternative for spreading, wrapping, dipping or just to add to your meals this is it! Soaking sunflower seeds overnight in plenty...
Gluten-Free Mini Cranberry-Walnut Tarts
With the delightfulness of Thanksgiving swiftly in our rearview mirror, we can still chase the delicious thrills with some leftovers! Cranberry sauce is a staple of any Thanksgiving feast, and if you've got some left, whether it's canned or fresh, you must try out...
Swiss Chard with roasted delicata squash
Does your holiday meal look like a sea of browns and tans? Mashed Potatoes, stuffing, parsnips, gravy, bread, and rolls, can sometimes take over the landscape. Even though you may enjoy these yummy holiday side dishes, don't forget to include those beautiful dark...
Gluten- & Dairy-Free Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin
Potatoes are the king of comfort food, and this scalloped sweet potatoes recipe is no different! Scalloped potatoes is a dish that has been around for generations. The word "scalloped" is derived from an Old English term, "collop," and an old French term, "escalope,"...
7 Tips to Turn Your Sugar Tide Around
Fall is officially here and so is the season of SUGAR! Halloween is the official start of the sugar season, closely followed by Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve — your last chance to binge before the New Year. It’s hard to go into any grocery...
Pumpkin Chia Cups
Naturally sweet, antioxidant rich pumpkin is delicious for breakfast or a lightly sweetened dessert treat. Chia seeds are nutrient rich; high in Omega-3's, fiber, protein and a good source of calcium. The Chia and ground flax seeds naturally thicken the pudding,...
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with orange maple glaze
When the weather turns cooler roasted vegetables are a regular menu staple on my clients menu's and at home. They are easy to make and the flavor profiles can easily be adjusted to pair with the rest of the menu. Brussels sprouts are abundant in the local farm...