Sunday, February 8, 2026

Detox Salad

 Scrumptious. Modified these two: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/mean-green-salad/ &  https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/the-mean-green-detox-salad/


Components:

Baked sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Paprika (smoked)
Cayenne pepper
Olive oil
Maple syrup
Salt / pepper

Bake 425 20 min

Spiced Chickpeas

1 can chickpeas
cumin
garlic powder
salt/pepper
cayenne
olive oil
nutritional yeast (add after baked)

Bake 425 25-30 min

Dressing

.25c tahini
.25c sesame (or olive) oil
.25c lemon juice
2 tbsp white miso
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp maple
2 tbsp garlic/ginger puree

Rest of Salad 

  • lacinto kale (rubbed with salt)
  • avocado
  • mint
  • dill
  • basil
  • grapefruit segments
  • pomegranate seeds
  • pickled red onion
  • crumbled feta


Toss. Delightful. Maybe add another crunch - maybe some toasted breadcrumbs.


Monday, April 21, 2025

Potatoes with Asparagus and Sesame Crunchies

 Golden potatoes, cubed

Asparagus


Sesame breadcrumbs:

4 tbsp melted butter

1.5 c Panko

.3 c Sesame seeds

a few garlic cloves

Salt


Herb oil:

bunch of dill

bunch of chives

1/2 c olive oil

1 lemon zest


To make: 

Breadcrumbs - mix and toast for 8 minutes at 400.

Roast potatoes for 25 min at 450, then turn down heat to 425 and add asparagus, roast another 20 min.

Toss roasted veggies with herbs, plate, add crunchies, can serve with burrata on top!

Cherry Burst Vinaigrette

 ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cups small cherry tomatoes

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh thyme

Red pepper flakes

Kosher salt and black pepper

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar


Cook everything but the balsamic in hot saute pan ~10 min once tomatoes burst, then add to jar and add vinegar.