The Healing Kitchen
The Healing Kitchen is where our belief that food is medicine comes to life. This is the heart of the Meals for Health and Healing program, where nutrient-dense meals are prepared with care for people living with cancer and their caregivers. It is also a vibrant gathering place; here, we welcome our teen volunteers who learn hands-on skills in nutrition, cooking, and service, alongside adult volunteers and our staff who share their time and knowledge.
Beyond daily meal preparation, the kitchen hosts learning events and workshops throughout the year, bringing together many parts of our community. Here, the work of the Giving Garden and the mission of healing through food come to fruition, transforming harvest, education, and compassion into nourishment, connection, and hope.
"I feel so healthy after just one meal. This really means a lot because my life was so stressful and I was not eating right and running out of money. You are a blessing." - New Client
Recipes Week of 4.28.26
ORGANIC VEGETABLE CHOWDER
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 T organic unrefined avocado oil
½ small organic white onion, diced
4 c chopped colorful local organic vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, zucchini, etc.)
4 cloves organic garlic, peeled and minced
¼ t Health and Healing Spice Blend
2 t minced dried organic herbs (thyme, parsley, summer savory, or oregano)
1 medium local organic yellow squash, diced small
4-5 c organic homemade mineral broth
2 T fresh herb for garnish
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Warm a large stock pot over medium high heat. Coat the bottom of the pan with oil and saute onions in a pinch of salt and pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in chopped vegetables, garlic, dried herbs and spices and saute for two minutes with another pinch of salt and pepper, then cover vegetables with mineral broth.
Bring to a gentle boil, turn down to low and cover pot with a lid. Simmer gently until potatoes are fork tender.
Puree ½ of the soup then add back to the chowder; taste and adjust seasoning.
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve.
ORGANIC BERRY BALSMIC CHICKEN w/ GREENS
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Serves 4
4 chicken breasts
2 T lemon juice
1 T honey
1 c mixed berries ( raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
1 t health & healing spice blend
1 spring thyme
Olive oil\1/4 red onion, julienned
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bunch hearty greens, chopped
Salt & pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a medium size saute pan, add a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Once the onions are translucent add the hearty greens and a sprinkle of salt & pepper. Toss until just slightly wilted. Set aside
On a parchment lined baking sheet, place the chicken evenly and drizzle olive oil. Sprinkle with spice blend, salt & pepper. Bake at 400 degrees until the internal temperature reached 165 degrees. Remove from the oven an allow to rest. In a small saucepan, combine the berries, lemon juice, honey and a splash of water. Simmer on low for 5 min. Add the leaves of the thyme sprig and salt & pepper. Simmer for a few more minutes to combine the flavors. Serve chicken with a drizzle of the berry sauce alongside the sautéed greens.
ORGANIC BLACKENED COD W/ POTATOES
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
COD:
1 T thyme, minced
1 T oregano, minced
1 T paprika
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
1 t turmeric
Four 4 oz. wild caught cod filets
extra virgin olive oil spray for baking fish
½ lemon, cut into 4 wedges for garnish
Avocado oil
4 red potatoes, diced
½ onion, diced
Parsley, chopped
Salt & Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place the minced herbs and dried spices in a small bowl and mix well to combine. Evenly arrange fish on the parchment paper lined baking sheet and sprinkle generously with blackened seasoning. Spray generously with olive oil and bake for about 10-12 minutes until the fish reaches 145 degrees with internal thermometer.
Heat a saute pan over medium high heat, and add enough oil to coat the bottom. Saute the potatoes and onions until just barely tender. Season with salt & pepper and garnish with parsley.
ORGANIC MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
¼ c organic unrefined avocado oil
1 organic onion, diced
½ local organic poblano or bell pepper, diced
½ c local organic tomatoes, diced
1 clove organic garlic, minced
½ t organic ground cumin
½ t chili powder
½ t organic ground coriander
¼ t organic turmeric powder
2 organic limes, zested & juiced
¼ c organic homemade mineral broth
1 c cooked organic kidney beans, rinsed
2 c white organic quinoa, cooked
½ c organic cilantro, chopped for garnish
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an oven proof casserole dish with avocado oil.
Coat a large skillet with avocado oil then saute onions, peppers, and tomatoes in a pinch of salt and pepper until softened. Add garlic and spices and saute for 30-60 seconds until aromatic. Pour in lime juice and mineral broth and let simmer until tomatoes are softened and broken down into a sauce. Stir in kidney beans and quinoa and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread evenly in a greased baking dish.
Bake quinoa casserole about 20-25 minutes then let rest for 10 minutes and slice. Serve hot with cilantro garnish.
ORGANIC AVOCADO PESTO PASTA
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Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS:
2 Avocados
2 cups Basil, fresh
½ c walnuts
2-3 T olive oil
3 cloves Garlic
1 Lemon, Juice of
2 t sea salt
1 box GF pasta, cooked according to directions
1 c seasonal vegetables, cooked
¼ c hemp seeds
8-10 roasted red peppers, diced
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a food processor, combine the avocados, basil, nuts, oil, garlic, lemon and pulse to combine. Season with salt.
Toss with pasta, peppers, vegetables and hemp seeds.
ORGANIC GREEN SALAD W/ ITALIAN DRESSING
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
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DRESSING:
6 T extra virgin olive oil
2 T white wine vinegar
1 T lemon juice
1 t dijon mustard
½ t local raw honey
1 t dried thyme
1 t dried sage
1 T fresh parsley, minced
1 t garlic powder
1 T Health & Healing Spice Blend
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
SALAD:
4 c spring mix
Scallions, green parts only, sliced
artichokes
Radishes, shaved
olives
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine all ingredients for dressing except parsley in a blender until emulsified. Stir in minced parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more honey or olive oil if it’s too sour, or more vinegar if it’s too bland. Divide mixed greens and vegetables evenly among plates.
ORGANIC SOUTHWESTERN BOWL
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
organic olive oil
½ organic red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T Organic Health & Healing Spice Blend
½ t cumin
½ t coriander
2 c organic hearty greens, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 t lime juice
1 tomato, diced
1 local squashes, quartered and roasted until fork tender
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ bunches organic cilantro leaves, chopped
4 c cooked brown rice, cooked
green onions, sliced for garnish
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS: Combine cooked rice, cilantro and lime. Set aside. In a small pot, saute onion, garlic, pepper and greens in a little olive oil. Add the dry spices and tomatoes. Allow to simmer until all the flavors have combined. Check for salt & pepper. Scoop greens on bottom, top with rice, then top with remaining ingredients and drizzle.
Recipes Week of 4.13.26
ORGANIC WILD RICE SHIITAKE MISO SOUP
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
avocado oil
1 organic leek, sliced
1 organic carrot, quartered and sliced thin
1 organic celery stalk, diced
1 c finely diced red bell pepper
1 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 T organic tamari
2 organic cloves garlic, smashed
1 ½ t organic Health & Healing Spice Blend
1 head bok choy, chopped
3 c organic vegetable stock
½ c organic chickpea miso thinned out with mineral broth
1 c organic wild rice, cooked
4 organic scallions, sliced thin on a bias for garnish
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Warm a soup pot over medium high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom and saute leeks, carrot, celery, and bell pepper until softened in a pinch of salt and pepper (about 5 minutes). Add mushrooms and tamari. Cook until tender. Stir in garlic, bok choy and spice blend and cook until aromatic (about 30-60 minutes).
Top with mineral broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine. Stir in miso mixture and wild rice and taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with scallions.
ORGANIC TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
4 local organic bell pepper, sliced in half and seeded
organic extra virgin olive oil
1 lb organic ground turkey or chicken
1 organic onion, diced
2 stalks organic celery, sliced thin
2 t organic Italian seasoning
1 t organic paprika
1 t organic cumin
8 oz tomato puree or diced tomato
3 c organic cooked brown rice
Organic parsley, chopped for garnish
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the peppers in a single layer on baking sheet.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom. Brown the ground turkey for 4-5 minutes and then add the onion, celery, and dry seasonings. Season with salt & pepper. Once the onion is translucent, remove from the heat. Stir in the tomatoes and cooked rice.
Scoop turkey mixture into the halved peppers. Bake for 20 min.
Garnish with parsley to serve.
ORGANIC BLACKENED SALMON WITH CREOLE CABBAGE
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
SALMON:
1 T local organic thyme, minced
1 T local organic oregano, minced
1 T organic paprika
1 t organic smoked paprika
1 t organic garlic powder
1 t organic onion powder
1 t organic turmeric
Four 4 oz. wild caught salmon filets
Organic extra virgin olive oil spray for baking fish
½ organic lemon, cut into 4 wedges for garnish
CABBAGE:
2 T organic unrefined avocado oil
1 large organic onion, diced
2 cloves organic garlic, minced
¼ t organic Health & Healing Spice Blend
½ t organic ground allspice
1-2 t organic paprika
1 small head local organic cabbage, diced
1-2 T local organic honey
1-2 t organic lemon juice
1-2 t organic apple cider vinegar
2 T finely minced organic parsley
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large sheet trays with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the dry spices for the salmon. Arrange fish in a single layer. Spray lightly with oil and sprinkle with the spice mix. Bake 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan and saute onion in a pinch of salt and pepper until softened. Stir in garlic and spices and cook until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Add cabbage and remaining ingredients and cook until cabbage is tender, and flavors combine. Taste and adjust seasoning then serve alongside blackened salmon. Garnish with lemon.
ORGANIC MUSHROOM POMODORO W/ ZOODLES
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
SAUCE:
1 t organic unrefined coconut oil
1 small organic onion, diced
2 large local organic garlic cloves, minced
1 t organic Health & Healing Spice Blend
3 c local organic tomatoes, diced
8 oz can tomato puree
1 cans tomato paste
2 T honey
1 lb organic mushrooms, diced small
1 T thyme
1 T oregano
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
2 local zucchinis, zoodled into ribbons
Fresh basil, chopped for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Warm a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil and saute onion with a pinch of salt and pepper until tender. Add garlic and spice blend and saute for 30-60 seconds until it is aromatic. Reduce heat to medium low and add tomatoes, honey, mushrooms, and herbs and simmer until mushrooms are softened, and sauce is thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and pepper if needed. Serve over zoodles and garnish with basil.
ORGANIC VEGETABLE QUINOA
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 T avocado oil
½ organic red onion, diced
2 organic carrots, diced
½ c organic hearty greens, chopped
½ c local vegetables, chopped
2 organic garlic cloves, minced
¼ c organic coconut aminos
1 T organic rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 c organic quinoa, cooked
1 t organic roasted sesame oil
2 organic scallions, sliced on a bias for garnish
Organic shelled hemp seeds for garnish
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat a medium pan over medium high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom and stir fry onions and carrots and local vegetables in a pinch of salt and pepper until softened (about 3 minutes). Add garlic, coconut aminos, and vinegar and stir fry for 1 minute until garlic is aromatic and vinegar cooks off a bit.
Stir in quinoa and sesame oil and taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with scallions and hemp seeds.
ORGANIC CILANTRO LIME BLACK BEAN & SWEET POTATO SALAD
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
DRESSING:
½ c olive oil
¼ c lime juice
1 t organic Health & Healing blend
1 ½ T cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
SALAD:
1/2 c large organic red onion, diced
2 lb organic sweet potatoes, cut into like sized pieces
2 c organic hearty greens, chopped
1 organic pepper, diced
2 c cooked black beans
1 c organic cilantro leaves, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the dressing and divide in half. Place parchment paper on sheet pans. Toss ½ the dressing with the sweet potatoes. Bake until fork tender (about 20-25 minutes). Toss cooked sweet potatoes with remaining ingredients, including the ½ remaining dressing. Check for salt & pepper. Serve.
ORGANIC DINNER SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
RANCH:
½ c avocado mayo
1-2 t unsweetened almond milk (as needed to thin out dressing)
½ t apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced into a paste
1 t onion powder
1 t garlic powder
1 t dill
1 minced scallion, minced
2 t finely minced parsley
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
SALAD:
4 c organic romaine, chopped
8 organic cucumber slices
pepitas
8 organic cherry tomatoes
1 organic carrot, shredded
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine ingredients for dressing in a small mixing bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper then set aside.
Divide salad greens evenly amongst four bowls and top with remaining vegetables. Serve with dressing on the side.
Recipes Week of 4.21.26
ORGANIC SPINACH & MUSHROOM FRITTATA
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 organic leek, sliced
Organic olive oil
½ wheel garlic and herb almond cheese, grated
6 large pasture raised eggs, beaten
2 c sliced organic wild mushrooms
1 T Health & Healing Spice Blend
3 cloves organic garlic, minced
1 c organic baby spinach
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Warm a small saute pan over medium low heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute the mushrooms in a pinch of salt and pepper until just softened. Add the garlic and spinach and saute until garlic is aromatic and spinach is wilted. Transfer cooked vegetables to the bowl of beaten eggs. Add a little more oil to the pan, so its well coated.
Pour in the beaten egg and do not stir. Cook in the pan for a few minutes until the egg sets up on the bottom and transfer to the oven and cook through (about 20-30 minutes).
Let cool enough to handle, turn out onto a cutting board, cut into slices, and serve.
ORGANIC VEGETABLE STUFFED POTATO
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
4 Russet Potatoes
2 T olive oil
¼ red onion, sliced thin
½ c sliced mushrooms
1 garlic cloves, minced
½ red pepper, sliced thin
1 small zucchini, sliced thin & half moons
1 small yellow squash, sliced thin & half moons
12 oz diced tomatoes, drain off ½ of their juices
Fresh dill sprigs
Green onions, sliced for garnish
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and toss to lightly coat. Sprinkle potatoes with 1 teaspoon sea salt and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Set aside.
While potatoes are baking, warm a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, the vegetables and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes. Season with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes.
Split the potato open and stuff with a spoonful of the vegetable mixture. Garnish with fresh dill and green onions.
ORGANIC SHRIMP STIR FRY
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
2 T organic sesame oil
2 lbs wild caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 T honey
¼ t organic Health & Healing Spice Blend
½ small organic red onion, quartered and julienned (sliced thin)
3 c chopped local organic vegetables (snow peas, zucchini, eggplant, etc.)
1.5 T organic fresh ground ginger
2 organic cloves garlic, minced
¼ c organic vegetable stock
1 T organic tamari
2 T organic rice wine vinegar
2 t organic sesame seeds for garnish
Local organic chives for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Season shrimp generously with salt, pepper, and spice blend. Drizzle with honey. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the bottom of the pan with oil and saute until evenly browned on all sides. Remove shrimp from the pan and add vegetables, garlic, and ginger, and stir fry 2-3 minutes. Add stock, tamari, and vinegar, and cook an additional 3 minutes until liquid has thickened a bit. Add shrimp back to pan and toss to coat with sauce. Serve with sesame seed and chive garnish.
ORGANIC VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
2 T organic apple cider vinegar
1 t local organic parsley
1 t organic dijon mustard
1 t organic raw honey
¼ c organic extra virgin olive oil
4 c organic quinoa pasta, cooked and cooled
1 c garbanzo beans, cooked and cooled
1 c hearty greens, chopped
½ small organic cucumber, quartered and sliced
¼ small organic red onion, quartered and julienned thin
2 T finely diced organic red bell pepper
½ c vegan feta, crumbled
¼ c organic toasted pine nuts
2 T organic fresh basil chopped
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a food processor, pulse the vinegar, parsley, mustard and honey.
Drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Add a little water if needed to thin sauce out. Set aside.
Combine chilled cooked pasta with beans, greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepper, feta, nuts, and basil.
Drizzle with dressing and toss to fully incorporate. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Chill until ready to serve.
ORGANIC CARROT GINGER SOUP
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
2 T olive oil
½ onion, sliced
6 carrots, sliced
1 large sweet potato, peeled & sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1” inch piece grated ginger
3 c vegetable stock
3 T lemon juice
¼ c coconut milk
¼ c chives, chopped for garnish
Salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat a large stockpot over medium-high and add olive oil to coat the bottom. Add the onions, and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the carrots, potatoes, garlic, ginger, and stock, and another pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cook uncovered until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork (about 15 minutes).
Puree the soup until smooth and add the lemon juice and coconut milk. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with chopped chives.
ORGANIC GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
2 t raw honey
2 t Dijon mustard
1 t coconut aminos
2 T olive oil
2 t finely minced parsley for garnish
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
SALAD:
4 c romaine lettuce, chopped
8 cucumber slices
8 radishes, sliced
8 beets, sliced
2 T pepitas
1 carrot, shredded
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk. Set aside.
Divide salad greens evenly amongst four bowls and top with remaining vegetables. Serve with dressing on the side.
ORGANIC PINTO BOWL W/ AVOCADO CREMA
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
2 c pinto beans, cooked
1 c dried bagged pintos, rehydrated
1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
1 c rice, cooked
1-2 bell peppers, julienned
1 c corn, cooked
2-3 sweet potatoes, cubed small and roasted until fork tender
1 cucumber, sliced
Cilantro, chopped for garnish
Lettuce leaves for serving
Avocado crèma
Pickled red onion
CREMA:
organic avocado, diced
1 c organic lime juice
12 organic garlic clove, minced
3 c organic extra virgin olive oil
Water if needed to thin
Sea salt to taste
PICKLED RED ONION:
1 red onion
1 cinnamon stick
6-8 allspice berries
1 T pickling salt
1 T coconut sugar
¾ c apple cider vinegar
¼ c water
INSTRUCTIONS:
FOR THE PICKLED ONION:
Thinly slice the red onion by halving through the root and slicing in the same direction.
Place the cinnamon stick, allspice, and onion slices in a heat-proof, wide-mouth jar or container (about 1 pint capacity). It might seem like they won’t fit, but the onion slices will shrink as they pickle.
Add the salt, sugar, vinegar and water to a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat and pour half of the liquid over the onion, pressing down the slices with the back of a spoon. Add the remaining liquid, continuing to press down the slices.
Cover and give the jar a gentle shake. Set aside to pickle for about 30 minutes. Serve right away, or cool to room temperature and place in the fridge in the pickling liquid, covered, for up to 1 week.
FOR THE AVOCADO CRÈMA:
Combine ingredients for the creme in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Chill in refrigerator up to one week.
Build bowl by layering a lettuce base. Add a scoop of each of the toppings. Drizzle crema over the top. Garnish with cilantro and pickled onion.
Recipes Week of 4.6.26
ORGANIC WHITE BEAN & KALE SOUP
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
2 t organic olive oil
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 small organic yellow onion, diced
4 cloves local organic garlic, minced
1 t Organic Health & Healing Spice Blend
1 T mixed organic dried herbs (parsley, rosemary, oregano, thyme, basil, sage)
1 bay leaf
1 c organic crushed tomatoes in a jar or a box
3 c organic vegetable stock or mineral broth
1 c cooked organic white beans
1 bunch organic kale, chopped
2 t organic fresh basil, chiffonade for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Warm a large soup pot over medium high heat.
Add oil and saute onions, celery and carrots with a pinch of salt and pepper until tender.
Add garlic and the spice blend and saute until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
Add dried herbs, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, broth and beans to the pot. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, and flavors combine. Remove the bay leaf. Puree half the soup. Add the kale.
Taste and adjust seasoning then serve hot with basil garnish.
ORGANIC THAI NOODLE BOWL
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 T organic coconut aminos
1 T lemongrass, grated
½ c organic homemade mineral broth
1 T organic local raw honey
½ T organic apple cider vinegar
organic avocado oil
½ small organic red onion, diced
1 organic zucchini, julienned
½ organic cabbage, julienned
1 c snap peas
1 organic red bell pepper, julienned
1 small organic carrot, julienned
¼ c sliced mushrooms
2 c cooked brown rice noodles
½ c chopped organic herbs (basil, cilantro, chives) for garnish
chopped almonds for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix the coconut aminos, lemongrass, mineral broth, honey, and vinegar together in a small bowl and set aside.
Warm a large wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add avocado oil and saute vegetables until tender crisp. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Add the cooked noodles and sauce. Toss to combine and garnish with fresh herbs and almonds.
ORGANIC ASIAN SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
DRESSING:
1” organic piece of organic ginger, grated
1 clove organic garlic, minced into a paste
2 T local raw honey
¼ c organic coconut aminos
¼ c organic rice wine vinegar
½ c organic toasted sesame oil
1 T organic sesame seeds
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
SALAD:
3 c local organic lettuce, chopped
3 c local organic kale, chopped
1 c shredded organic purple cabbage
½ organic red bell pepper, julienned
1 mandarin orange, peel and sectioned
½ small local organic cucumber, sliced thin
¼ c organic raw cashews
1 organic scallion, sliced thin on a bias
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine the first six ingredients for dressing in a small mixing bowl. While whisking, slowly add sesame oil to taste until emulsified.
In a large bowl, mix lettuce, kale, and cabbage. Divide greens evenly amongst four salad plates and top with remaining ingredients. Serve with vinaigrette on the side.
ORGANIC CHIMICHURRI COD W/ SQUASH & WILD RICE
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
PESTO:
1 cup firmly packed flat-leaf parsley, trimmed of stems
3-4 garlic cloves
1 T fresh oregano leaves (can sub 2 teaspoons dried oregano)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
FISH:
Four 4 oz. wild caught cod fillets
¼ c organic avocado oil spray
1 t Organic Health & Healing Spice Blend
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
2 c wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 large squash, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place all ingredients for pesto into a food processor and pulse until the consistency is smooth. Check seasoning and adjust to taste.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the cod evenly on a baking sheet and spray with avocado oil. Season with salt, pepper, and spice blend. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
In a saucepan, add a little olive oil and saute the squash. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Toss cooked rice with squash. To serve, top rice mixture with fish filet and spoon chimichurri on top.
ORGANIC POBLANO CORN SALAD W/ RICE
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 organic poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 organic cucumber, chopped
¼ organic red onion, diced
¼ bunch organic cilantro, minced
2 large organic tomatoes, chopped
1 c organic corn kernels, steamed or roasted
1 bunch organic greens, sauteed
½ organic lime, juiced and zested
3 T organic olive oil
2 c rice, cooked
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 organic lime, sliced for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix all ingredients for the salad in a bowl, toss well to combine. Garnish with cut limes.
ORGANIC POTATO BOWL
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
Olive oil
½ c onion, sliced
½ c spinach, julienned
1 c shredded carrots
1 garlic clove
2 T dried thyme
1 T paprika
½ c black beans, cooked and seasoned with salt and pepper
1 c mashed potatoes
Parsley, chopped for garnish
Salt & Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a saucepan, warm a little olive oil and saute spinach, carrots, garlic, and onions until barely tender, and add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Build the bowl with potatoes on the bottom and a scoop of the sauteed vegetables with a spoonful of beans. Garnish with chopped parsley.
ORGANIC LOADED SWEET POTATO
(c=cup; t=teaspoon; T=tablespoon)
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
4 organic sweet potatoes, whole
¼ c bell peppers, julienned
¼ red onion, julienned
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 t each: cumin, oregano, thyme, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder
¼ c cooked black beans
¼ c corn, roasted
¼ c tomatoes, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, coat potatoes in oil and garlic and onion powder. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until crispy and fork tender (about 30-45 minutes). Remove potatoes from the oven and split the tops to stuff.
In a saucepan, add a little olive oil and saute the peppers, garlic and onion. Add the dry spices and saute until soft. Build the loaded potato with the cooked beans and pepper medley. Then top with the corn and tomatoes.
Our Most Requested Recipes
ORGANIC BLACK BEAN & SWEET POTATO SALAD
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Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
organic olive oil
1/2 c large organic red onion, diced
2 lb organic sweet potatoes, cut into like sized pieces
1 t Organic Health & Healing Spice Blend
1 ½ T Cumin
2 c Hearty greens, chopped
¼ c lime juice
2 c Cooked Black Beans
1 c organic cilantro leaves, chopped
Salt & Pepper
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the dressing and divide in half. Place parchment paper on sheet pans. Toss ½ the dressing with the sweet potatoes. Bake in oven until fork tender ( about 25-30min). Toss cooled sweet potatoes with remaining ingredients, including the ½ remaining dressing. Check for salt & pepper. Serve.
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1-2 t organic unsweetened almond milk (as needed to thin out dressing)
½ t apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced into a paste
Sea salt and organic black pepper to taste
4 c organic romaine, chopped
1 organic carrot, shredded
An Every Week Recipe - Organic Homemade Mineral Broth
“More like an elixir – this simple, traditional veggie stock from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen is full of immune system supporting and super-hydrating minerals. Perfect for the ailing patient, this nutrient dense veggie broth has amazing health properties.” -Rebecca Katz, The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen
Yields 6 to 7 quarts
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INGREDIENTS:
6 unpeeled organic carrots
2 unpeeled medium organic yellow onions
1 organic leek, both white and green parts
1 stalk organic celery
4 unpeeled organic cloves garlic, halved
½ bunch organic parsley
4 medium organic red potatoes, quartered with skins on
2 organic Japanese yams or organic sweet potatoes, quartered with skins on
1 organic Garnet yam, quartered with skin on
1 T sea salt
1 strip of kombu
2 organic bay leaves
12 organic peppercorns
4 organic whole allspice or juniper berries
INSTRUCTIONS: Cut the above ingredients into large chunks and place in a 12 quart stockpot. Fill pot (two inches below rim) with filtered water, then cover and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook uncovered for 2 - 6 hours until vegetables are tender and stock is a medium caramel color. Strain broth and serve hot or refrigerate/freeze, then reheat as needed.
This magic mineral broth is great to drink on its own, seasoned to taste with salt and pepper. It also makes an excellent base for soups, stews, sauces, and as a cooking liquid for grains and braised dishes.