Category Archives: Diabetic Friendly

Sweet Potato Hummus

A quick seasonal hummus that pairs well with fresh fall apples. Great as a peanut butter replacement for snacks. Continue reading

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Adapting Recipes & Shopping @ the Farmers’ Market

My 7 Step process for selecting modifying recipes and selecting samples for the farmers’ markets. Continue reading

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Quinoa Porridge Cooked with Fall Apples & Pears

Warm your fall mornings up with quinoa porridge made with almond milk and sweetened naturally with apples, pears and date sugar. Top it with a scant teaspoon of maple syrup and some berries from the summer harvest for an even more special breakfast. Continue reading

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Roasted Chickpeas & Pepitas

Thirty minutes to a healthy snack everyone in the family can enjoy at game time or as a school lunch snack. Gluten-free and budget friendly. Continue reading

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Quinoa Salad with Apples, Onions & Nuts

A healthy protein-rich quinoa salad that’s packed with sweet & savory flavors. A meal by itself served warm, room temperature or chilled or pair it with fish, poultry or pork. Continue reading

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Quinoa Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach & Pecans

A fall version of a Farmers’ Market Quinoa Salad with Shitake Mushrooms, Spinach, Shallots, Pecans & Local Cheese Continue reading

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Cheese

A “Meatless Monday” meal anytime of the year using local ingredients. Great for a “second harvest” on those summer favorites like sweet peppers, eggplant and cherry tomatoes. Delightfully filling and easy to digest. Continue reading

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White Bean & Toasted Almond Spread

A healthy dip that you can make ahead and freeze with several options to take the base in different directions using local ingredients for a meal or appetizer all year long. Pair it with hand made herb crackers for a special treat. Continue reading

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Slow Cooking the Beef Bottom Round Steak

Smaller “steak” cuts of bottom round roast make a flavorful dinner for two without much effort. Continue reading

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White Bean & Marinated Feta Dip

Super Simple recipe using Prodigal Farm’s Marinated Feta and Cannellini beans with a touch of Smoked Salt. Add in olives or roasted red pepper for some variation. Continue reading

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