If you have ever grown a zucchini plant then you know the joke about strangers leaving zucchini on other people’s doorsteps in the middle of the night! One plant can yield dozens of zucchini, way more than an average family knows what to do with. One of the most...
Tzatziki is a creamy, Greek, cucumber and yogurt sauce that is delicious on everything from gyros to hamburgers. Serve with pita slices and olives for a quick snack. I even like to eat this sauce plain with a spoon! Below you will find a classic recipe that you can...
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil4 fennel bulbs, cut horizontally into 1/3-inch thick slices, fronds reservedSalt and freshly ground black pepper1/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Lightly oil the bottom of a 13 by 9 by...
Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Fresh greens, sweet strawberries, and a tangy poppy seed dressing 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar1 tablespoon sugar (not needed if your strawberries are sweet!)1 small shallot or sweet onion1 tablespoon poppy seeds1/2...
Italian Lentil Salad Tender lentils topped with crispy cucumbers and sweet grapes is a fresh, unconventional taste of summer. 1 pound green lentils2 scallions (chopped)1 cup halved seedless red grapes1 cucumber (diced)1 red, green, or purple bell pepper (seeded and...
Thin Mint Smoothie Just like the cookie without the guilt! 1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup full fat unsweetened coconut milk4 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ice cubes1-2 tsp honey (depends on sweetness you like)1 tsp pure vanilla extract1/4 cup fresh mint leaves2 tablespoons...
Hi! I’m Jennifer Dedering, PharmD, BCACP. I am a registered pharmacist and very passionate about food as medicine – for both people and the environment. Every week I post a free meal plan with a focus on seasonal and local sourcing of food. Come back every week for tips to help the environment and check out what my family is eating. I promise it is delicious!
