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Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad – Stay Cool and Hydrated
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad is a great way to stay cool and hydrated in the summer heat. Enjoy it as a side salad or add leftover steak, chicken, shrimp, etc., to make a complete meal. Eating spicy foods sends signals to your brain that you are too hot, so a cooling response (perspiration) is triggered…
Roasted Beet and Orange Salad – A Healthy Dose of Vitamin C
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Roasted Beet and Orange Salad is a bright and flavorful way to get a healthy dose of vitamin C to help your body combat everything from the common cold to cancer. Blood oranges are particularly delicious in this. Roasting beets make them sweeter naturally, and they pair nicely with fresh oranges. You can roast the…
Cold Cucumber Basil Soup – Refreshing During the Summer Heat
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Cold Cucumber Basil Soup is a simple blender soup that is so refreshing during the summer heat. No cooking, just toss some fresh ingredients in a blender or food processor and enjoy. This summer soup uses the classic Mediterranean combination of cucumbers and yogurt, with some onions, chives, and basil for extra flavor. Cucumbers are…
Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce – Versatile and Healthy
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce is an easy creamy sauce for meat or fish, a salad dressing, or a dip depending on how thick you want to make it. Creamy Cilantro is a wonderfully healthy herb. It can help lower blood sugar, which is great for most people, but diabetics should be aware of overconsumption. It…
Beet Hummus – High In Nutrition, Fiber, and Protein
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This easy organic Beet Hummus recipe whips up in 5 minutes and makes a lovely and healthy dip for vegetable sticks or chips or any other way you enjoy your hummus. The beets are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese, add to that some fiber and protein in the chickpeas plus healthy fat from the…
Freeze your Harvest to Enjoy Later – Use the Abundance
By Randy Farrar | | Education, Recipes
Sometimes you have an abundance of fruits and vegetables and maybe concerned that you can’t eat it all before it goes bad. Instead of just tossing it into the compost pile, freeze your harvest to enjoy later. In my freezer right now, I have chopped peppers to toss into soups or stir-fries, grated summer squash…
Dandelion Greens with Spicy Fettuccine
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Dandelion Greens with Spicy Fettuccine Greens is an excellent way to add greens to your diet, whether we are talking about dandelion greens, Swiss chard, spinach, mustard greens, chicory, or kale. We recommended using greens in your dishes at least a couple of times a week. Here’s a great recipe using Dandelion Greens in a…
30 Healthy Sheet Pan Meals That Are Quick and Easy
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
Sheet Pan Meals are such a quick and easy way to prepare a healthy meal. Just put your protein and plenty of organic locally grown vegetables on a cookie sheet and pop them in the oven to roast altogether. In about 30 minutes, dinner is ready with minimal clean-up. There are countless numbers of dishes…
Roasted Carrot and Beet Salad – Healthy Bright Colors
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Roasted Carrot and Beet Salad is a simple, colorful, and flavorful salad that can be partially prepped ahead of time to save effort at dinner time. You can roast the carrots and beets specifically for this recipe, or cook up a double batch and serve roasted vegetables one night and save a portion to make…
Turnip Salad – Perfect Alternative to Potato Salad
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This organic Turnip Salad replaces the carbohydrate-filled potato salad we are all accustomed to at parties and picnics. And it’s summertime and many of us are looking for ways to include healthier food choices in our meals. What’s even better this Turnip Salad has the exact same eye appeal and texture as potato salad! It’s…
Summer Soups for Hot Days – A Healthy Way to Cool Off
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
Cold summer soups can be a great way to cool off and stay hydrated when the temperatures hit triple digits. Most of us don’t start thinking of soups until the weather begins to chill in Autumn. And most summer soups require minimal cooking (if any) because who wants to heat up the kitchen cooking. Here…
Organic Leaf Celery is too good to waste!
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
Organic Leaf Celery is a great vegetable similar to the more common stalk celery that adds flavor and nutrition to many dishes. Most people are unaware of the goodness of all parts celery and inadvertently throw out some of the best parts. Types of Celery There are three basic types of celery with similar taste…
Walnut Celery Salad – Healthy and flavor-filled
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Walnut Celery Salad is a crunchy flavor-filled way to get plenty of fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients your body craves. In this recipe, you want to add the celery leaves as well as the stalks. The leaves are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, plus folate and potassium. The stalks will provide…
Carrots and Fennel with Almonds
By Randy Farrar | | Recipes
Carrots and Fennel are roasted in the oven, highlighting their natural flavor and sweetness. A great accompaniment for any dinner. Like celery, fennel is filling and yet surprisingly low in calories. One cup of fennel is only 27 calories. Fennel offers potassium, vitamin C, and small amounts of folate. Carrots and Fennel Ingredients 1 pound…
Vegan Braised Collard Greens- a Host of Antioxidants
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Vegan Braised Collard Greens is a tender and flavorful way to prepare these healthy greens without loading them down with unhealthy bacon. Braising is cooking low and slow in liquid, vegetable (or chicken) stock in this case. The result is super tender greens. Don’t skip the hit of lemon at the end of the cooking.…
Spinach Shrimp Frittata – A Quick One-pan Meal
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Spinach Shrimp Frittata is a quick one-pan meal that is delicious for breakfast, brunch, or a vegetarian dinner. This recipe uses tender Spring organic spinach, but you can swap other greens such as kale, turnip, or mustard greens. Dark green leafy vegetables are a vital part of a healthy diet. They are loaded with fiber,…
Organic Spinach – Superfood, Healthy, and Versatile
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
Organic Spinach is a superfood, low in calories and loaded with nutrients. It can be enjoyed raw or just lightly cooked in a few minutes and added to any meal from breakfast to dessert with its tender mild-tasting leaves. Popeye was onto something with the health benefits of spinach. But skip the canned stuff and…
Orange and Radish Cole Slaw – A light Salad with a Citrus Taste
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Orange and Radish Cole Slaw is a light salad with a bright citrus taste and a pleasant bite from organic radishes. It makes a nice side salad for grilled meals, or serve it as a topping on sandwiches, tacos, or wraps. You can swap other citrus fruits for the oranges. Lemons or limes both pair…
Parmesan Roasted Kohlrabi – Great Low-carb Substitute
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Parmesan Roasted Kohlrabi is a flavorful, easy way to prepare kohlrabi. It makes a great low-carb substitute for similar dishes with potatoes. Kohlrabi is another cultivar of the same species as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and collard greens. It was developed in colder climates, so there was more root than leaves enabling it…
Roasted Beet and Kohlrabi Salad – An Earthy Cool-season Dish
By Lori Yaphe Delisle | | Recipes
Roasted Beet and Kohlrabi Salad makes an easy cool season salad. Kohlrabi isn’t pretty and a little out of this world alien-looking, but it’s sure easy to love. Pale green or reddish, the little alien-shaped vegetable is delicious both raw and cooked; its flavor is suggestive of broccoli without the bite. The name is German…
Avocado Yogurt Dip – Loaded with Nutrients
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Avocado Yogurt Dip recipe combines a few simple ingredients for a healthy dip. You can use it for vegetables or chips, use it as a spread for sandwiches, or thin it a little and use it as a salad dressing. Avocados are loaded with goodness, starting with heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. They also have vitamin…
Potatoes vs. Sweet Potatoes – The Difference
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
What is the difference between potatoes vs. sweet potatoes? Is one healthier than the other? And what about yams? Potatoes vs. sweet potatoes have one thing in common. they are tuberous root vegetables. However, they are from different plant families, have other nutritional profiles, and affect the body differently. Potatoes are from the nightshade family…
Carrot Radish Salad – Loads of Nutrients
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Carrot Radish Salad is a crunchy, colorful salad with a refreshing mix of flavors and loads of nutrients. The phytonutrients that give carrots and radishes their vibrant colors also provide us with protection against chronic diseases. Lutein and alpha and beta carotenes in the carrots protect our eyes. Simultaneously, the radishes get their color from…
Meal Planning Tips with Harvest2U
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Here are Meal Planning Tips with Harvest2U. Meal Planning is a great way to eat healthier, save money, and simplify your life. Here are a few tips to help you get started making a weekly meal plan with Harvest2U. Start with “This Week’s Harvest” for Your Meal Planning You will find this link on Harvest2U’s…
Fiber – A Critical Component of a Healthy Diet
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Fiber is a plant-based substance that humans cannot digest. Even though it passes through our digestive systems without providing any nutrients, it is a critical component of a healthy diet. Dietary fiber has been shown to benefit us in many ways, such as: normalize bowel movements maintain bowel and colon health lower cholesterol and blood…
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust – Low Carb Plus
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust lets you have your pizza while maintaining a low carb lifestyle. Most of us think of spaghetti squash as a replacement for pasta, but it can be used to replace bready pizza crust as well. Low carb plus extra vegetable servings. Win-Win! As with other winter squashes, spaghetti squash is a…
Eat Your Colors – A Diet to Protect Your Health
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
“Eat Your Colors” has become a mantra among health experts lately, but do you know what it means and why is it important? Plants are made up of a multitude of components: Macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fat Vitamins and minerals: A, C, E, K, potassium, copper, zinc, etc. Phytonutrients: plant compounds responsible for the plant’s…
Fall Harvest Rainbow Casserole for Healthy Diet
By Randy Farrar | | Recipes
This Fall Harvest Rainbow Casserole is filled with plenty of healthy fiber, lean protein, and Cruciferous greens, and beta-carotene. This is kind of like a new-age version of the old shepherd’s pie if you will. This dish can also be made ahead which makes it great for the upcoming holidays Fall Harvest Rainbow Casserole Ingredients…
5 Health Facts About Carrots You Should Know
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Here are a few health facts about carrots you may not have known. Carrots are one of the most commonly known and eaten vegetables in the world today. They are enjoyed in everything from juices to salads to desserts. 1. Carrots Help Your Vision and A Bunch of Other Things Too. Carrots are a great…
Cranberry Apple Spinach Salad – Quick, Delicious and Healthy
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Cranberry Apple Spinach Salad is as quick and delicious as it is healthy. Just a few simple ingredients pack a powerful punch. The salad starts with spinach, a dark leafy green loaded with vitamins K, A, and C, plus manganese, potassium, calcium, and other goodness. The apple and cranberries (or raisins) add some sweetness and…
Sweet and Sour Carrots – Tasty Way to Serve
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Sweet and Sour carrots are a deliciously simple way to prepare carrots that goes well with any meal. Carrots can get a little boring, but this quick recipe is a tasty way to serve these healthy root vegetables. The known phytonutrients in carrots are lycopene, lutein, antioxidants alpha, gamma, betacarotenes, anthocyanins, zeaxanthin, and xanthophyll. You…
Spicy Maple Roasted Acorn Squash – Packed Beta Carotene
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Spicy Maple Roasted Acorn Squash is a simple way to prepare this healthy winter squash. Acorn Squash is loaded with beta carotene, which gives it that bright orange-colored flesh. Our bodies turn that beta carotene into vitamin A which acts as an antioxidant in our bodies protecting it from cell damage that can cause a…
Swiss Chard Rolls – An Excellent Source of Vitamins
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Swiss Chard Rolls are similar to Cabbage Rolls and Dolmades (Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves) but made with more tender chard instead of the tougher cabbage and grape leaves. To up the nutrition, this recipe uses quinoa instead of rice. Swiss chard (aka rainbow chard), like all dark leafy greens, is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, E, and K…
Daikon Radish Tofu Soup – In 15 minutes
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Daikon Radish Tofu is a light vegetable soup made with daikon radishes, some firm tofu for protein, and a few Jujubes (or you can substitute dried raisins) for a touch of natural sweetness. And the best part of this healthy soup recipe, it’s done in about 15 minutes. Daikon radishes contain glucosinolates, a sulfurous compound…
Spicy Cold Zucchini Soup – With a Spicy Kick
By Randy Farrar | | Recipes
Spicy Cold Zucchini Soup is an easy cold blender soup with a spicy kick to it that is delightful in the heat of summer. I used yellow zucchini to make this, but use your favorite summer squash or whatever you have on hand. Summer squashes are a good source of most vitamins and minerals, as well as…
Garlic Sesame Zoodles – A Quick and Easy Side Dish
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Garlic Sesame Zoodles is a quick and easy side dish that could also be a light lunch or dinner with your favorite protein added to it. A healthy dish in about 10 minutes. Zucchini noodles are a fun way to serve summer squash. You just need a spiralizer to cut the squash into long noodle…
Dandelion Greens with Roasted Butternut Squash
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Dandelion Greens with Roasted Butternut Squash is a great way to prepare these bitter, but very healthy dark leafy greens. The sweetness of the roasted squash and raisins balances the bitterness, while the nuts add a nice crunch and some healthy fats. Dandelion Greens get their bitterness from phytonutrients called glucosinolates which are great for…
Asian Pear and Rosemary Spritz – Alcohol-Free Cool Down
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
What actually takes this Asian Pear and Rosemary Spritz to the next level is the infusion of rosemary, ginger, and nutmeg. After the soda’s initial sweetness, traces of these herbs and spices linger on the tongue and throat – not so much as different seasonings but just a mellow warmth. We believe it makes a…
Apple Scalloped Potatoes – A Great Fall Dish
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This Apple Scalloped Potatoes dish is delectable with breaded baked pork chops, which can be cooked at the same time in another cast-iron pan or ovenproof skillet. Plus! The local organic Apples that come in your Harvest2U delivery are a perfect source with this recipe. Apple Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients 1 medium (or 2 small) Apple,…
Easy No-Fuss Gazpacho – The Perfect Summer Soup
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Gazpacho is the perfect summer soup, using fresh seasonal ingredients with no cooking required. Some recipes blanch the peel off the tomato and others puree each vegetable individually. Neither step is necessary, in my opinion. Traditionally it is served with croutons or toast points (cut bread into triangles, butter, and toast). No-Fuss Gazpacho Ingredients 24…
Carrot Balls – Low Carb Sweet or Spicy
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
These low carb carrot balls are delicious, and a little-bit-different way of serving carrots that can be a bit boring, at times! These Carrot Balls are perfect as a dessert or a savory snack, depending on the spices you add. They whip up in just a few minutes for a tasty treat. Carrots are a…
Vegetables for Breakfast – A Healthy Start
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
Vegetables for breakfast help us increase the required amount we need each day. According to the US Dietary Guidelines, most adults should eat between 1 ½ to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 2 ½ cups of vegetables a day. But, most people do not think of eating vegetables first thing in the morning.…
Broccoli Potato Soup
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Kids love this nutritionally-dense Broccoli Potato Soup. Who says we can’t get kids to eat their veggies? Broccoli Potato Soup Ingredients: 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped 4 cups organic broccoli florets 2 1/2 cups organic Bone Broth (Chicken or Vegetable) 1 chopped onion 4 minced garlic cloves 1 /2 teaspoon ground cumin tablespoon tahini (sesame…
Carrot and Microgreens Juice – Without a Juicer
By Audrey Humaciu | | Juicing, Recipes
Carrot and Microgreens Juice is a refreshing dose of nutrients that can be made with or without a juicer. Carrots add a little sweetness and antioxidants like beta carotene and the microgreens have more nutrients per ounce than their fully-grown counterparts. Toss in a bit of parsley, or cilantro if you prefer, for extra flavor.…
Edible Flowers – Not Just a Modern Food Trend
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
Edible flowers are not just a modern food trend. People have been using flowers in foods for millennia. Not only do they look pretty, but they are also tasty and nutritional too. Edible Flowers Add Nutritional Value: There has not been an extensive amount of studies done to date on edible flowers. But the research…
Grilled Baby Potatoes and Fennel – Healthy Side Dish
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Grilled Baby Potatoes and Fennel is an easy and healthy side dish you can prepare alongside your other grilled favorites. Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6. Baby potatoes, sometimes called new potatoes, are young potatoes that are harvested early to give the other potatoes more room and nutrients to…
Smashed Baby Potatoes – Perfect For Small Potatoes
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Smashed Baby Potatoes are a deliciously easy way to prepare soft-skinned small potatoes. Boiling, then smashing and baking creates a crispy crust and a creamy soft interior. Potatoes have gotten a bad rap lately because of their carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly complex carbohydrates which your body needs. Also, they are loaded with potassium which…
Basil Chimichurri – An Amazing Sauce in 5 Minutes
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Basil Chimichurri is a variation of the famous Argentine green sauce using basil in addition to the traditional parsley and oregano. Or you can use all basil, or add in some cilantro, or whatever fresh herbs you have on hand. Use it as a marinade or serve it on beef, vegetables, pasta, or a spread…
6 Healthy Lunch Ideas Besides Sandwiches
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Here are 6 Healthy Lunch Ideas, because school is right around the corner, which means the daily decision of what to pack for lunch is almost upon us. Or maybe you don’t have kids and are “brown bagging” it to save money on eating out every day. Here in America, the humble sandwich is often…
Garlic Kale Soup – Use All That Wonderful Spring Produce
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Spring Garlic Kale Soup is loaded with wonderful spring produce and cooks up in less than 20 minutes. Spring garlic (or green garlic) is merely immature garlic that is removed by the farmer to give the other plants more room to grow. It has a slightly milder garlic taste, and you can chop up…
Microgreens Pesto – A Versatile Sauce
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Microgreens Pesto is a versatile sauce. We like to put it on pasta, but you can use it as a condiment, a salad dressing, on pizza, on pasta, on sandwiches, and side dishes. Microgreens Pesto Ingredients 2 cups Microgreens (your choice) 2 cups Fresh Kale, Chopped (no stems) 1/4 cup Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) unsalted 2…
Serve Microgreens in Tasty Ways – Packed with Nutrients
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
There are many ways to serve microgreens that make them fun and tasty. Microgreens add important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to your diet. Microgreens have become a darling among restaurateurs and health food aficionados alike and with good reason. These miniature plants are loaded with nutrients and add a subtle flavor and texture to a…
Swiss Chard with Onions and Vinegar
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
If you’re stuck in the rut of spinach from a plastic clamshell every week, it’s time to get on the Swiss Chard train! The stems from Swiss chard shouldn’t be thrown in the trash; they add a layer of flavor and texture to any sauté. A leafy vegetable, Swiss Chard, is the same species as…
Microgreens and Tuna Salad – Nutrient Rich
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Microgreens and Tuna Salad is topped with an easy homemade Lemon Thyme Dressing for a delicious meal when you don’t feel like heating the house. Microgreens are seedlings that are harvested once they get their first true leaves, about 2-3 weeks. Many microgreens have more vitamins and minerals than their mature plant counterpart. They…
Stuffed Squash with Quinoa and Sausage – Nutritionally Packed
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Summer stuffed squash is a rich source of Vitamin A and C, magnesium, fiber, folate, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium, and Vitamin B6. This quick and easy filling uses quinoa as a binder. You can make extra quinoa the night before for this recipe or cook it up while you are preparing the other ingredients. Stuffed Squash…
Un Stuffed Cabbage Casserole in the Pressure Cooker
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Un Stuffed Cabbage Casserole has all of the flavors of traditional Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage made faster, easier and less offensive to the olfactory senses. My Hungarian mother-in-law makes her mother’s stuffed cabbage recipe every year just before Christmas. It is easy, but a little labor-intensive to fill and roll each piece, and then it simmers for…
Asian Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry – Simple and Healthy
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Asian Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry is a simple but healthy meal that can be ready in under 30 minutes. The vegetables retain their crispness (and nutrients), offering a nice compliment to the tender chicken. The two essential vegetables here are carrots and bok choy, both of which are excellent sources of the antioxidant…
Apple, Carrot, Beet, and Swiss Chard Juice – Nutrient Loading
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Apple Carrot Beet Swiss Chard Juice will be an earthy deep red color. Believe it or not, there is a lot of sweetness from the apples, beets, and carrots. Also, a little bite from the ginger. Juicing is a quick way to get loads of nutrients into your body at once. Juicing is an excellent…
Broccoli Beef – Simple and Ready in 30 Minutes
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Broccoli Beef is a takeout staple you can easily make at home. Just a few simple ingredients and about 30 minutes are all you need. This Broccoli dish is best served immediately after cooking and doesn’t reheat well per my husband (sorry, sweetie). In this simple stir fry, you want to cook it until it…
Organic Lemons Are Great For Your Health
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Organic lemons add important nutrition and enhance the flavor of many recipes and should be enjoyed regularly. Health Benefits of Organic Lemons Most of us know that bright tart fruits are loaded with vitamin C which is a crucial antioxidant helping protect our cells from damage. Vitamin C also boosts our immune system, reduces inflammation…
The Blood Orange – Many Health Benefits
By Randy Farrar | | Education
The Blood Orange is a wonderfully sweet and beautifully colored citrus fruit. It is smaller than other types of oranges, with a reddish blush skin. The inside flesh is maroon or even dark red. Along with their beautiful red color, they have a perceptible and delicious raspberry taste to their flavor. Blood Oranges may have…
30 Minute Dinners – Healthy Alternatives to Fast Food
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
Here are ideas for 30 Minute Dinners recipes. Anyone with school-age children knows that things can get busy. Really busy with school and homework and practices and performances. And they want dinner every night! Grabbing some fast food in between activities is an option, but that can break your bottom line and your waistline pretty…
Dehydrating Herbs for Year-Round Flavor
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Dehydrating herbs is an easy way to ensure you don’t waste any fabulous flavor and nutrients. Dehydrating works for just about any leafy herb, but not all recipes work with dried herbs. Try as you might, you really can’t make fabulous green sauces like Pesto, Chermoula, and Chimichurri with dried herbs. And don’t limit yourself…
Zutano Avocado – A Rare Tasty Delight
By Randy Farrar | | Education
The Zutano Avocado is not an avocado you would find in the grocery store. One reason is that it is used as a pollinator for the Hass avocado and other more popular avocados and not planted in large numbers in the grove. Another is that it is a “green” avocado. Unlike Hass, green avocados stay…
Garlic Roasted Carrots and Green Beans – Healthy Side Dish
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Garlic Roasted Carrots and Green Beans is a healthy and easy side dish that is not only delicious but allergy-friendly as well. Roasting the carrots draws out the sweetness and gives the garlic a nice nutty flavor. Depending on how thick you cut the carrots they take slightly longer to roast, so I recommend keeping…
Creamy Keto Braised Celery – Triple It For the Holidays
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Creamy Keto Braised Celery is a delicious side dish for any meal. It can easily be doubled or tripled for holidays or other parties. In addition to high doses of vitamin K, folate, fiber, potassium, and B and C vitamins, celery boasts an abundance of antioxidants that protect against unwanted oxidative damage to our cells,…
Maple Persimmon Muffins – No Sugar Added Muffins
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
These Maple Persimmon Muffins just scream Autumn! They make a great grab and go breakfast are a healthy snack. Persimmons have a load of nutrients packed into that beautiful orange ball. The orange color means it is high in vitamin A and beta carotene. They are also low in calories and high in fiber. All…
Nature’s Way of Disruptive Technology
By Randy Farrar | | Education
Disruptive technology will often kill current technologies, change the course of a trend, and even destroy jobs. But a disruptive technology may also be short-lived. A simple example of a disruptive technology that changed our lives and pretty much destroyed an industry is Uber. An example of a short-lived disruptive technology is the Blackberry. The…
No Sugar Added Plum Sauce – A Healthier Version
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
No Sugar Added Plum Sauce is a healthier version of the traditional Asian sauce. It is delicious as a glaze on poultry and as a dipping sauce. This recipe is an excellent use of overripe plums. Plums contain powerful antioxidants polyphenols such as anthocyanins (responsible for the purple color) that contain anti-inflammatory properties and may…
Bell Peppers – Long List of Health Benefits
By Randy Farrar | | Education
Bell peppers are technically a fruit but are often used and treated as a vegetable. They belong to the nightshade family (Tomato, Eggplant, Potatoes). There are variations in taste and color, ranging from deep green to bright red and orange in color, and from slightly hot to sweet in taste. They have a long list…
Sausage and Pepper Hash – An Easy Sheet Pan Dinner
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Sausage and Pepper Hash is a healthy one-pan dish that cooks up in under 30 minutes. This Sausage and Pepper Hash is perfect for hot summer nights when bell peppers are at their best. Bell peppers are loaded with vitamin C, with 159% of the RDI in one serving. They also contain different amounts of…
5 Lessons Research Teaches us about Preparing Tomatoes
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Preparing Tomatoes is a common occurrence, and they are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, and carotenoids, such as lycopene. Many studies have shown their benefits for cardiovascular health, and current studies are investigating their benefit for the prevention of cancers, depression, and other health issues. Scientific studies have also shown several…
Apple and Quinoa Stuffed Squash – Use Your Favorite Squash
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Apple and Quinoa Stuffed Squash can be made with your favorite summer or winter squash. For winter squashes, you will need to prebake the squash for about 20-30 minutes before stuffing it. I used round summer squash to make this Apple and Quinoa Stuffed Squash and since they are small I only sliced off…
Arugula Pomegranate Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Colorful Arugula Pomegranate Salad is a bright and flavorful salad loaded with healthy fats and antioxidants. Pomegranates are loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C and polyphenols, which do wondrous things for your health, such as protecting you from cancer and heart disease as well as acting as an anti-inflammatory to help with arthritis. Eating the…
Chop and Drop – A Busy Person’s Best Friend
By Randy Farrar | | Education, Gardening
One of the most fun concepts of Permaculture is Chop and Drop. The concept of Chop and Drop is pruning, cutting or chopping woody perennials, shrubs and trees, and letting everything fall to the ground. Nature hates bare soil, and this is a way to naturally mulch your soil (like a forest) to feed the…
Peach and Arugula Salad – Perfect For Summer
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This simple Peach and Arugula salad is loaded with flavors from the peppery arugula, sweet peaches, and slightly salty feta cheese. Perfect for summer when peaches are at their peak. Peach and Arugula Salad Ingredients 1 bunch arugula 2 medium peaches 1/2 cup feta cheese 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Directions…
Ginger Pear Butternut Squash Soup – A Twist On Traditional
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Ginger Pear Butternut Squash Soup gives a slightly sweet and spicy twist to traditional butternut squash soup. The beautiful yellow color of butternut squash is due to the beta carotene, which gives this soup a potent dose of antioxidants. Ginger is also an antioxidant as well as containing anti-inflammatory properties. The pears add a little…
The Powerful Pomegranate – Known Since Ancient Times
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
The powerful Pomegranate has been known for its health benefits since ancient times. The bright red fruit is considered a superfood today because of its powerful antioxidants and nutrition. Personally, I just love the sweet and tangy taste and look forward to them every Fall. The Legend of the 4 Pomegranate Seeds In Greek mythology,…
Butternut Squash Apple Casserole – Excellent Side Dish
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Our Butternut Squash Apple Casserole will leave you wanting more. This butternut squash apple casserole is an excellent side dish for your fall meals or holiday dinner. You’ll top it with a spiced buttery crumble. Butternut squash is low in calories yet high in many nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium. Apples are…
Pico De Gallo – Loaded with Healthy Antioxidants
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Pico de Gallo is a simple raw salsa made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cilantro. It is delicious with chips or alongside your favorite Mexican dishes. This salsa is loaded with healthy antioxidants like vitamins A and C as well as the specific flavonoids from the tomato (lycopene), peppers (capsaicin) and onions (quercitin). The amounts…
Strawberry Rosemary Wine Slushies – Beat The Heat
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Strawberry Rosemary Wine Slushies are a delightful way to beat the heat during summer. And they are so simple to make. Strawberries are loaded with heart-healthy antioxidants, especially vitamin C. The polyphenol compounds including the flavonoids that give them their red color as well as tannins and phenolic acids not only help the heart but…
8 Fig Recipes You’ll Find Nutritious and Tasty
By Diana Prince | | Education, Recipes
In our 8 Fig Recipes you’ll find many ideas for figs, bacon, bleu cheese, and other delights. Figs have been popular for centuries around the world. They are both nutritious and tasty. Recent studies have shown that they may help treat a variety of medical concerns, from eczema to diabetes. 8 Fig Recipes and Ideas…
Cheddar Beet Risotto – Sweet and Creamy
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This cheddar beet risotto dish is sweet and creamy. It uses the entire beet and is a nice pink color. The beet is the taproot portion of a beet plant, and also known as the garden beet, table beet, golden beet, or red beet. The Beet is one of several cultivated varieties of Beta vulgaris…
Spring Garlic Aioli – Homemade Healthy Mayonnaise
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Aioli is an emulsion of egg and oil. Add a little sweetener, and it becomes homemade healthy mayonnaise. What is spring garlic (also known as Green Garlic)? It is immature garlic harvested when the farmers thin the garlic fields. By removing some of the spring garlic, there is more room for the rest of the…
Keep Hydrated with These 8 Summer Produce Superstars
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
It is essential to keep hydrated during the hot summer months. Water is vital to keep your body functioning correctly. When it is hot and humid outside, you need to replace the water that is lost to sweating. Luckily, much of the produce that is in peak during those months are high in water content,…
No Sugar Added Orange Marmalade with Wine
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This No Sugar Added Orange Marmalade is bursting with fresh orange taste with a delicious accent of wine without loads of sugar used in most marmalade recipes. Most traditional marmalade recipes call for equal amounts of sugar to the fruit and to be boiled for 30 minutes or so to gel. Since we are adding agave syrup…
Watermelon Cucumber Cups – A Fun Appetizer or Salad
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Watermelon Cucumber Cups are a fun appetizer or salad for your summer entertaining. The sweet watermelon, salty feta, and lemony dressing all come together in a fun presentation called Watermelon Cucumber Cups. Watermelon and cucumbers are both a part of the Cucurbitaceae family that includes squash and gourds too. Both cucumbers and watermelon are high in…
Ratatouille – Combination of Organic Summer Produce
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Ratatouille is a peasant dish with origins in the Provence region of France. It is a simple but flavorful combination of summer produce like eggplant, zucchini (or other summer squash), and tomatoes. Toss in some onions and garlic plus fresh herbs for extra flavor, and you have a delicious vegetable dish. In the movie of…
Broccoli Carrot Salad – Loaded with Fiber and Antioxidants
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Raw Broccoli Carrot Salad is full of crunch, color, and flavor. This salad is loaded with fiber and antioxidants: vitamin A from the carrots, vitamin C from the broccoli, and vitamin E from the walnuts. Plus fiber, potassium, vitamin K and host of other nutrients in these raw ingredients. If your broccoli stems are a bit…
Sweet Potato Stuffed with Avocado – Super Simple
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This Sweet Potato Stuffed with Avocado recipe is very simple and is an excellent blend of cool, spicy, and sweet. Sweet Potato with Avocado Ingredients: 4 (8-ounce) Sweet Potatoes 2 green onions, sliced medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3 tablespoons lime juice avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed salt…
BBQ Chicken Burgers with Keto Kohlrabi Coleslaw
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
These mouthwatering chicken burgers only take less than 30 minutes to prepare. Most of the ingredients you probably have on hand. And the crunchy Keto Kohlrabi Coleslaw topping is super easy to make in a short time. The Keto Kohlrabi Coleslaw is an excellent addition to burgers and your summer meals. This super easy recipe…
Blueberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing – Fresh and Healthy
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Fresh Blueberry Vinaigrette whips up in minutes and packs a colorful, sweet and slightly acidic punch to your salads. Blueberries are low in calorie, and high in water content and fiber as well as vitamin C and K. They get their blue color from anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant which helps protect your body from…
Kohlrabi – A Nutrient-Packed Powerhouse
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
You open your Harvest2U delivery and are greeted by an alien: a softball-sized bulb with long leaves growing like a punk rocker’s hair on the top. That, my friends, is Kohlrabi, a nutrient-packed vegetable that is slowly gaining popularity in the United States. It is a cultivar of cabbage developed centuries ago in Europe to…
Top 6 Reasons to Join Your Local CSA
By Randy Farrar | | Education
There are many great reasons to join your local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Eat healthy fresh fruits and vegetables, value, learn about new foods & cooking techniques, community, variety, the environment, choices, quality, the list goes on! 6 Reasons to Join a CSA 1. Eat Healthier When you start picking up a box of fruits…
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad – Best Flavors of Spring
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Salad takes some of the best flavors of spring and grills them for a bolder flavor. This is best with younger, less woody asparagus and carrots. But, if you have thicker ones, you can peel the woody part of the asparagus and trim out the hard center core of the…
10 Low Carb Vegetables and How to Prepare Them
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
If you are counting net carbohydrates here are 10 low carb vegetables, packed with nutrients and are delicious too. I use the terms net carbs and digestible carbs interchangeably below. The number is calculated by subtracting the amount of fiber in grams from the total amount of carbohydrates contained in a 1 cup raw serving.…
15 Radish Recipes to Break Out of the Salad Rut
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Recipes
Radishes are wonderful in salads. But with these Radish recipes, I show that there are so many tasty ways to enjoy these healthy little roots that it’s time to free them from the salad bowl, at least for a while. Most people think of radishes as small round red balls, but there are hundreds of…
Benefits of Beets – Elevated to Superfood Status
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Because of the Benefits of Beets, this humble vegetable has been elevated to superfood status with good reason. This root vegetable is not only nutrient-dense, but it can also be incorporated into your meal plan in a vast variety of ways. True confessions: I hated beets as a child. Probably because the only time we…
Homemade Stock and Soup – Make Your Own
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Nothing beats excellent homemade stock and soup. A hearty bowl of homemade soup on a cold day is terrific. And it is even better tasting and better for you when you make your own stock. Luckily, both soup and stock are as easy as boiling water. You Have Three Choices to Make Homemade Stock and…
Citrus Fruits – 6 Healthy Reasons to Eat Besides Vitamin C
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
When you think of the nutrition of citrus fruits the first thing that comes to mind is probably an excellent source of vitamin C. While that is true, citrus fruits have much more to offer your body as well. Here are six powerful nutrients besides vitamin C that will have you reaching for oranges, grapefruit,…
Vitamin C – A Critical Component for Your Body
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Vitamin C is one of the most crucial components of good health. The body does not store it, so it is critical to take enough daily through food or supplementation. Luckily there are plenty of wonderful vegetables and fruits available to help your body get the nutrition it needs. Vitamin C Deficiency Chronically denying your…
Cock-a-Leekie Soup – Made with Plenty of Leeks
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Cock-a-Leekie Soup is a traditional Scottish chicken and barley soup made with plenty of leeks. Depending on your cooking method, it can be made in 30-45 minutes, making it a delicious option for any night of the week. Leeks are the star of this Cock-a-Leekie soup. Like all members of the allium family (which also…
Using Summer Squash – A Versatile and Nutritious Vegetable
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Using Summer squash is one of the joys from the garden in late spring and summer. Zucchini, pattypan, crookneck, straight neck, cousa, chayote, and more. They are versatile and nutritious and add a subtle natural sweetness to many recipes. The critical difference between Summer and winter squash is storability. Summer squash has soft edible skin…
Keto Kohlrabi Coleslaw – A Low-Carb Alternative
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Keto Kohlrabi Coleslaw is a fabulous addition to your summer meals that everyone will enjoy. Kohlrabi was selectively bred from cabbage to have a thicker stem so it could withstand colder climates. It is high in potassium (lower blood pressure), vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant), and phytonutrients like glucosinolates, (may have anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and antibacterial…
Foil Packet Garlic Herb Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Foil Packet Garlic Herb Chicken is a quick healthy meal with minimal cleanup. Yeah! Perfect for hot summer nights when you don’t want a heavy meal or to heat up the kitchen. Foil packets are wonderfully versatile. Mix it up with whatever organic vegetables are in season to get the best flavors and highest nutritional…
Spicy Grapefruit Herb Marinade – A Tasty Alternative
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Spicy Grapefruit Herb Marinade would be delicious with pork, chicken, or fish. The Spicy Grapefruit Herb Marinade recipe is a tasty alternative to the lemon and orange juice traditionally used in a marinade. Grapefruits, like most citrus fruits, are loaded with antioxidants, particularly vitamin C. They also have a good amount of fiber, potassium,…
Get the Most Out of Your Harvest Delivery – Ten Tips
By Diana Prince | | Education
These Get the Most Out of Your Harvest Delivery tips are great for our Harvest2U members and can be a lifesaver (or produce saver). As each local produce season wears on, the volume of wonderfully fresh produce delivered by Harvest2U may overwhelm busy people leading regular, fast-paced lives. Here’s some great news: with a weekly…
12 Tips to Make Incredible Green Salads
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Green Salads are much more than boring iceberg lettuce with carrot shavings and bottled dressing. There are so many wonderful possibilities for salads, sometimes we just need a little inspiration. Listed below are some tips and suggestions turning that ho-hum pile of greens shoved to the side of the plate into the main attraction. Green…
Arugula Strawberry Salad – With Salmon
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Arugula strawberry salad is everything we want in a summer meal: Fast, easy, and super fresh. This peppery arugula strawberry salad is super uncomplicated. Greens, avocado, strawberries, and red onion, tossed together with the balsamic vinaigrette and enjoyed with bites of crispy grilled salmon. Optionally you can add pistachios and/or feta. Add/substitute/make changes as desired! Since garlic chives are a…
Grapefruit Sorbet – A Refreshing Creamy Frozen Treat
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Grapefruit Sorbet is a refreshing creamy frozen treat made without added sugar or dairy. And you don’t need an ice cream freezer to make it thanks to the emulsification provided by the egg whites and gelatin. This Grapefruit Sorbet recipe uses both Ruby Red grapefruit and oranges for a tart-sweet dose of vitamin C,…
Organic Avocados – 7 Delicious Ways to Enjoy
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education, Juicing, Recipes
Let’s face it most of us think of either avocado toast or guacamole when we think of organic avocados. I admit that is how I usually use them. But there are so many other delicious ways to enjoy these amazingly healthy fruits. The Avocado is a dense nutrient superfood. Half of the calories may be…
Carrot Greens – More Vitamin C Than the Root
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Those feathery carrot greens on your carrots are not only edible, but they are also delicious and quite good for you. Note: Its vital that you only eat organic carrot greens. High levels of herbicides and pesticides may be in and on the carrot leaves. Carrot leaves (also called carrot tops or carrot greens) contain…
Carrot Leaf Tea – A Perfect Way to Use the Green Tops
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Carrot Leaf Tea is a light and refreshing green tea made from the tops of carrots, and a little lemon zest if desired. Carrot leaves are edible as long as you buy organic carrots to ensure they haven’t been sprayed with pesticides or other chemicals. They have more vitamin C than the carrot root as…
Avocado Pancakes – A Healthy Way to Start Your Day
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Whole Grain Avocado Pancakes are a healthy way to start your day. Avocados are a dense nutrient superfood. Half of the calories may be fat, but it is heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. And that healthy fat helps the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as A, K, and E. Avocados are also a good source of folate…
Beetroots and Beet Greens – 2 Powerful Allies for Health
By Carmen Micheli | | Education, Recipes
Beetroots, or Beets, are one of nature’s most perfect food crops. Most people don’t know that the greens are also edible and are essentially Swiss Chard. Commonly, beets and beet greens are used in soups, salads, juicing, and for pickling. The roots can also be used as a natural food dye or fabric coloring agent.…
Organic Celery – Why You Need More Of It
By Carmen Micheli | | Education, Recipes
Organic Celery is making a comeback in 2019, being recognized by many reputable nutritionists, dieticians, and holistic wellness doctors as one of nature’s most powerful and effective healing foods. And it’s readily available year-round in most parts of the United States. The problem is, with harmful industrial farming methods, long transport, and lengthy storage times,…
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies – Gluten Free
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Yes, you can have cookies for breakfast. As long as they are healthy like these Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies. I make them ahead so we can grab them and go on those busy mornings. Carrots are the star of this recipe of course. They are loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin A among other micronutrients.…
Chicory and Beans (Cicoria e Fagioli) – A Full Meal
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Chicory and Beans, Cicoria e Fagioli in Italian, is a simple greens and beans recipe that is delicious as a side dish yet hearty enough for a full meal. James Beard adds a pound of cooked Italian Sausage to his method, cooking it with the garlic and pepper. Others add a quart of chicken or vegetable…
Catalogna Chicory Salad with Grapefruit and Pumpkin Seeds
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This Catalogna Chicory salad uses the tangy grapefruit segments to play off the mildly bitter chicory. Catalogna Chicory greens (also known as Italian dandelion) consist of several closely related leafy vegetables in the composite (Asteraceae/Lettuce) family. The plants may have originated around the Mediterranean region and Asia minor areas. It has been cultivated for centuries for its…
Orange Cranberry Salad – With Tea Infused Dressing
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Orange Cranberry Salad is simple but bursting with flavor, especially with the Tea Infused Dressing. Salad dressing and soups are two things I cannot understand buying in the store. They are both so easy to make yourself and so much better. This orange cranberry salad dressing takes five extra minutes to boil a little…
Pomegranate Marinade – A Powerful Antioxidant Boost
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This simple pomegranate marinade gives a powerful antioxidant boost to chicken, fish, pork, or lamb. Pomegranates are loaded with polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that “offer protection against the development of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, and neurodegenerative diseases.” (source) A ½ cup of arils, the red pods with the white seeds inside, offer 15% of the daily…
Low Carb Creamed Spinach – Healthy and Easy
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Easy Low Carb Creamed Spinach cooks up in under 10 minutes and adds a delightful southern touch to any meal. The recipe is easy to adjust for your personal tastes: add more spinach and less sauce if desired, add a bit more cayenne if you like it spicy (taste it first though!), etc. Spinach,…
Creamy Chipotle Spinach Dip – A Healthy Dip
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Creamy Chipotle Spinach Dip is a healthier and more flavorful dip than that boring frozen spinach, sour cream, packaged mix concoction. We start with fresh raw spinach. Dark greens, such as spinach, are rich in vitamins A, C, E, and K and are high in carotenoids – antioxidants that help block the early stages of…
Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli – A Simple Side Dish
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is a delicious and simple side dish that is ready in under 30 minutes. Broccoli is loaded with vitamin C and K with plenty of beta-carotene. It is also low in calories and high in fiber. Most people only enjoy the florets of broccoli, but the stems are equally delicious…
Fire Cider or Four Thieves Cider – Keep Your Family Healthy
By Cindy Farrar | | Education, Recipes
Fire cider is a powerful immune-booster that can also help in digestion and keep colds and flu at bay, boost circulation and relieve seasonal allergies and sinus infections. The Story of Four Thieves During the great plague of London in 1066, four thieves plundered the homes of the dead and dying evading the virus. Upon capture,…
Rough Lemon – A Rare and Unique Citrus
By Randy Farrar | | Education
Have you ever heard of Rough Lemon? I hadn’t either until one of my organic small farmer friends said she had some lemons for our Harvest2U customers. I asked what the variety was, and she said she didn’t know. I asked her to send me a picture, and when I saw it, I doubted very…
Pickled Radishes – A Way to Store This Wonderful Vegetable
By Faith Sands | | Recipes
You can place radishes on everything because they lend a lovely bite without overpowering other flavors like, say, raw onions can. Pickled Radishes pack a spicier, vinegary punch. These crisp, spicy pickled radishes are super easy to make and liven up everything from tacos, burgers, salads, toast, sandwiches and more. Radishes are packed with Vitamins…
Radish Fritters – Delicious Way to Enjoy These Red Bulbs
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
These Radish Fritters are a crispy and delicious way to enjoy these amazingly healthy little red bulbs. Radishes are loaded with antioxidants, particularly vitamin C. Plus they are low in calories and high in fiber and a great source of folate, potassium, and riboflavin. They also contain compounds that help stimulate the liver and promote…
Mixed Greens Tart – Fiber, Iron, and Antioxidants
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Mixed Greens Tart is perfect for an appetizer or brunch and makes an ideal side dish for lunch or dinner. Leafy dark organic green vegetables are considered one of the most potent cancer-preventing foods. They are loaded with fiber, iron, and antioxidants, with no fat and minimal sodium. Use your favorite greens, or maybe a…
Add Winter Squash to Your Meals For A Health Boost
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
What if I told you there were more winter squash than just pumpkin? Shocking I know! Pumpkin gets all of the love these days, but all of the winter types are worthy of a featured place on your table. The vivid orange flesh of many winter squash varieties is due to their high concentration of carotenoids, particularly…
Low Carb Chicken Noodle Soup – Easy and Nutrient-Dense
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Low Carb Chicken Noodle Soup may not cure a common cold, but it makes a wonderful meal on a chilly night. And, if you do happen to have a cold, the combination of vegetables, vegetables, chicken, and hot broth will help ease your symptoms as well. Instead of traditional pasta, this Low Carb Chicken Noodle…
Roasted Butternut Squash Gnocchi – Homemade Pasta
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Roasted Butternut Squash Gnocchi is a simple homemade pasta with a light orange hue thanks to substituting squash for the traditional potato. You can easily substitute acorn, delicata, pumpkin or other winter squash for the butternut squash if you prefer. Winter squashes are loaded with beta-carotene, like all bright orange and yellow vegetables. They…
Jujube Pecan Rice Pilaf – A Gluten-Free Vegan Side Dish
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Jujube Pecan Rice Pilaf is an easy gluten-free, vegan side dish flavored with toasted nuts and jujubes. Jujubes, sometimes called Chinese red dates, Korean dates, or Indian dates, are a wonderful little fruit that tastes like apples when they are young and more like dates when they fully ripen. Jujubes have more vitamin C than citrus…
Apple Jujube Crisp – Perfect For The Fall Season
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Apple Jujube Crisp recipe is a simple no sugar added dessert that is perfect for the Fall season. It is delicious by itself or with frozen yogurt or ice cream. Jujubes, also known as Chinese red dates, Korean dates, or Indian dates, are a beautiful fruit that is similar to apples when they are…
4 Major Health Benefits of Apples – Nutritional Powerhouses
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Besides being delicious, versatile, and portable, the health benefits of apples are significant. There’s a good reason for the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”; these brightly colored beauties have plenty of nutrients to maintain your health. Nutritional Powerhouses – 4 Major Health Benefits of Apples 1. Fiber Apples are packed full of fiber…
Green Goddess Dressing – Boost Your Immune System
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Green Goddess Dressing is a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, yogurt, and fresh herbs. It is delicious on salads and is a lovely accompaniment for fish. You can use any fresh herbs you choose, but parsley and chives are traditional. Parsley is a nutritional powerhouse with vitamins A, B, C, and K, and the minerals…
Sheet Pan Roast Chicken and Summer Vegetables
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
When summer heats up, this sheet pan roast chicken and summer vegetables make the perfect quick and healthy meal. Fresh herbs with chicken and seasonal vegetables roasted together in one pan for quick clean up. The bright colors of summer vegetables like eggplant, summer squashes, and tomatoes are loaded with health-boosting antioxidants. Plus they have…
Natural Spa Treatments – Using 8 Harvest2U Box Ingredients
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
You can purchase natural spa treatments at the store, and you can also dive into your Harvest2U box and create your own. Harvest2U provides many organic fruits and vegetables that offer beneficial nutrients for both the inside and outside of your body. Here are 8 ingredients typically in your delivery box when “in season” that you…
Grilled Eggplant Roulades – A Fun Way To Serve Eggplant
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Grilled Eggplant Roulades are a fun way to serve eggplant. You can use skinnier Italian or Asian eggplant for appetizers while the larger globe eggplants would be great for the main course. Fill them all the same or make several varieties for different tastes. I filled the Eggplants 3 different ways: cooked bacon and blue…
Zucchini Salsa – Alternative To Tomato Salsa
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Zucchini Salsa is a wonderful alternative to tomato salsa. Instead of the lycopene from the tomato, you get more beta-carotene from the squash. Or you can toss in some chopped fresh tomatoes and get plenty of both. I went with raw zucchini for all of those raw food lovers out there. But, if you…
3 Summer Fruits to Keep Out of the Fridge
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Most people know that summer fruits and vegetables like bananas, potatoes, and onions should not be stored in the fridge. But things start to get a little confusing with items like tomatoes, melons, and stone fruits. As odd as it may sound, these three fruits should not be stored in the refrigerator. The best storage spot…
Green Pepper Hot Sauce – Instant and Homemade
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Green Pepper Hot Sauce is milder than most red Louisiana style hot sauces because the peppers used are milder. If you want it spicier, add spicier peppers like cayenne, serrano, and habanero. All varieties of peppers are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber. Hot peppers are loaded with…
Apple Fennel Chutney – Sweetness of Apples and Honey
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This easy honeyed apple fennel chutney combines the sweetness of apples and honey and the tang of vinegar with some onions and fennel to make a wonderful side dish for curry, chicken, or pork. While this dish is great fresh, its even better after the flavors have had a chance to develop for a few…
Storing Greens – 5 Rules for Lettuce, Cabbage, Other Greens
By Audrey Humaciu | | Education
Storing greens, after we purchase or grow is something we’re never taught, and there’s nothing more disheartening than opening the produce drawer of your refrigerator to make a salad and find that your lettuce has turned to a soggy mess. Or maybe you’re craving a green smoothie, and the kale is nothing but a shriveled…
Grilled Summer Squash and Quinoa – Source Of Fiber
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Grilled Summer Squash and Quinoa can be served as a hot side dish like pilaf or cold-like tabbouleh. Use any summer squash you have, i.e., zucchini, pattypan, cousa, etc. Grilling them and the onions before mixing them into the quinoa gives them a natural caramelized sweetness. All of the summer squashes are an excellent source…
Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers – A Herbal Lemony Taste
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers recipe make full use of most of the lemongrass, using it in the marinade and as the actual skewers for the shrimp. Lemongrass is a delightful herb with an herbal lemony taste. Have you smelled citronella candles or essential oil? That is what it tastes like and because citronella comes from…
Beet Noodles and Greens – High in Fiber, Vitamins & Minerals
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Beet Noodles and Greens recipe is an easy and colorful way to serve the entire beet. Yes, the beet leaves are edible and can be prepared just like any other green such as spinach or kale. Beetroots are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. Interestingly, the greens are more nutritious than the…
Colcannon – Side Dish of Irish Potatoes and Kale
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Colcannon (Irish Potatoes and Kale) is a delicious Irish side dish of creamy mashed potatoes and kale or cabbage. Both kale and cabbage provide healthy amounts of fiber, antioxidants, and calcium as well as a host of other nutrients. So, choose whichever you prefer or have available. Traditionally, Irish Potatoes and Kale are served with…
Carrot Puff Casserole – Great For Lunch Or Dinner
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Carrot Puff Casserole is similar to a souffle except it is supposed to collapse when you take it out of the oven taking all of the pressure off the baker. Phew! Carrot Puff Casserole is great for brunch or a side dish for lunch or dinner. Fresh carrots not only add an eye-catching orange…
Preserved Lemons – Use Up All Those Lemons
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Preserved Lemons are a common staple of North African and Moroccan cuisine and are nothing more than lemons that have been cured in salt for a few days/weeks. This is a great way to use up an abundance of lemons and have them for use later in the year. After a few short days soaking…
Strawberry Grapefruit Granita – A Light and Refreshing Treat
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Strawberry Grapefruit Granita is a great way to use your organic fruits. It is a healthier snow cone type dessert using fresh fruit. Serve it in crystal glasses for dessert at a formal dinner party or some paper cups to enjoy the poolside in the heat of summer. Either way, it is a light and…
Roasted Carrot Marinara – Loaded With Beta-Carotene
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Roasted Carrot Marinara is a twist on traditional tomato-based pasta sauce and great use of Harvest2U’s organic carrots. Perfect for those that don’t like tomatoes (like my 10-year-old!). If you make it a little thicker, it also makes a tasty dip for vegetables, crackers or chips. Roasting the carrots, onions, and garlic makes them…
Commercial Potato Farming – Non-Organic Vs. Organic
By Randy Farrar | | Education
Commercial Potato Farming is not an easy thing to do whether you’re doing it organically or non-organically. The non-organic potato farmer is pressured into producing a perfect, blemish-free tuber for the French fry market. To get this cosmetically perfect potato, these farmers have resorted to the heavy use of pesticides, herbicides, and fumigants. The result…
Chermoula – A Moroccan Herb Sauce and Cousin to Pesto
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Chermoula is a great use of many of the organic vegetables and herbs that come in our weekly harvest box. Chermoula is a Moroccan (North African) green sauce with fresh herbs, spices, and preserved lemons. Think of it as a cousin of Pesto and Chimichurri. It is excellent as a finishing sauce on fish, or use it…
Roasted Garlic Turnip Dip – A Healthy Dip Alternative
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Roasted Garlic Turnip Dip is one of those recipes that you may not want to mention the ingredients unless they ask. Basically, it is just mashed roasted turnips and garlic. But, serve it with chips or veggie sticks and it becomes a flavorful dip that people will rave over. I also used it as…
Sauteed Rosemary Beets – Easy Way to Prepare a Superfood
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Rosemary beets (beets in particular) are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. This healthy side dish keeps it simple with some fresh herbs and lemon juice. One cup (136 grams) of boiled beets (beetroot) contains fewer than 60 calories, while 3/4 cup (100 grams) of raw beets boasts the following nutrients: Calories: 43 Water: 88%…
Honey Glazed Carrots – Loaded with Antioxidants
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Honey Glazed Carrots recipe is loaded with health-promoting antioxidants, particularly beta-carotene. Plus carrots have a nice dose of soluble fiber and carotenoids making them an excellent choice for any meal. I jokingly refer to these as “hide the evidence” carrots. On Easter Saturday night and Christmas Eve, after my son has gone to sleep, I peel…
Beef and Vegetable Soup – Plus Greens For Extra Nutrition
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Beef and vegetable soup is loaded with healthy root vegetables, plus some greens tossed in at the end for extra color and nutrition. I have included instructions for cooking it 3 different ways: stovetop, slow cooker, and pressure cooker. Beef and Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 pound beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes 3…
Greek Lemon Oregano Kebabs – Antibacterial Compounds
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This simple Lemon Oregano Kebabs marinade imparts a delicious flavor to pork or chicken. Fresh oregano is loaded with antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory compounds. It is used extensively in Mediterranean cuisine. We are giving it a Greek flare with the addition of heart-healthy garlic and olive oil as well as some antioxidant boosting lemon. Greek…
Chicken Tinola – Filipino Chicken Moringa Soup
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Chicken Tinola is a quick and easy soup to prepare. Its a staple of Filipino cuisine with plenty of regional variations. Moringa, called Malunggay in the Philippines, is a nutritional powerhouse with antioxidants, proteins, and plenty of vitamins. Moringa leaves also have two times the amount of protein as yogurt, three times the amount of potassium as…
Moringa Leaves – 5 Reasons It’s a True Superfood
By Randy Farrar | | Education
Moringa Leaves come from a sub-tropical tree known as “the drumstick tree,” and its botanical name is Moringa oleifera. Moringa (Moringa Leaves) is commonly touted as a superfood because it is rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds. Moringa is an extraordinary food source in some parts of the world. When dried the leaves…
Carrot Quinoa Muffins – Loaded with Protein and Fiber
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
These hearty carrot quinoa muffins are loaded with protein, fiber, and other nutrient goodness. You can use red or white quinoa, but the red quinoa adds a nice rich color. Carrot Quinoa Muffins Ingredients 1 cup cooked red quinoa, room temperature 1 cup grated carrots 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (or coconut sugar) 1/2 cup…
Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta – Fiber and Nutrients
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Fennel is fantastic in so many ways. This fennel and sun-dried tomato pasta recipe proves that! It’s the high fiber content, and loads of nutrients make this licorice-flavored bulb very heart-healthy. I don’t let any of it go to waste: the fennel fronds can be tossed into a salad or chopped up in a tomato…
Baked Avocado and Vegetable Egg Rolls
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This healthy vegetarian baked avocado and vegetable egg rolls recipe can be made with just about anything you happen to have on hand. The creamy avocado mixes nicely with the crunch of the shell and vegetables. But, the avocado does not reheat well, so only make enough to serve immediately. The sambal oelek in the sauce…
Maple Avocado Pie – No-Bake and Loaded with Vitamins
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
The No-Bake Maple Avocado Pie is a decadent creamy dessert that is gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and heart-healthy. The almonds and avocado are both loaded with monounsaturated fats, omega 3 fatty acids, and fiber as well as a multitude of other vitamins and nutrients. The avocado provides a rich creaminess with fantastic flavor provided by the…
Lemony Kale and Quinoa – A Flavor-Packed Dish
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This delicious Lemony Kale and Quinoa flavor-packed dish are ready in under 30 minutes. It packs quite the heart-healthy punch with the vitamin-rich kale and lemon combined with the good fats in the quinoa, nuts, and olive oil. Lacinato (Tuscan) kale is a bit easier to use in this recipe because of its long flat…
Stir Fried Sesame Tatsoi – A Mild Asian Green
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This simple Sesame Tatsoi stir fry cooks up in less than 10 minutes. Toss in some thinly sliced chicken or beef for a meal, or serve it as a side dish along with your favorite Asian dishes. Tatsoi is similar to Bok Choi, a mild Asian green. Unlike greens like kale and collard greens, the…
Carrot Kohlrabi Soup – Perfect for Cold Winter Nights
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Carrot Kohlrabi Soup is a healthy vegetarian soup perfect for cold winter nights. Cooking the vegetables in the olive oil for 7-8 minutes before adding the broth helps roast the vegetables bringing out their sweetness. Save the fennel stalks for another recipe (like homemade stock), use the white part in the soup and top…
Persimmon Smoothie Bowl – Delicious Breakfast or Dessert
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Making a Persimmon Smoothie is EASY! Frozen persimmons are delicious by themselves, just freeze when ripe, cut off the top and scoop out the fruit like ice cream. I added a little bit of extra goodness for a delicious breakfast or dessert. If you’d rather drink your smoothie, just pour it into a glass to…
Hasselback Turnips – Less Carbs and Calories Than Potatoes
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Why save the Hasselback technique for just potatoes when you can have Hasselback turnips? It works deliciously with other organic root vegetables such as rutabagas as well. And if you are counting carbs or calories, these vegetables have less than potatoes. Turnips are high in vitamin C. The leaves (“turnip greens”) are an excellent source…
Caldo Verde – Potato and Kale (or Favorite Greens) Soup
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Caldo Verde translates to green soup in Portuguese. You can use your favorite organic greens in this, even though it is traditionally made with kale or collard greens. Organic Russet Potatoes work best in soups to thicken them, whereas waxier potatoes like Yukon Gold will give you excellent looking chunks. If you have them, use…
Organic Turnips – Mustard’s and Bok Choy’s Cousin
By Randy Farrar | | Education
You may have noticed organic turnips in your harvest box this week. Organic Turnips grow really well in the winter months of Southern California. Turnip’s botanical name is Brassica rapa, which is the same for its cousins, Mustard, and Bok choy. The round-root is the main edible part of the plant, but the delicious leaves are just as nutritious as its…
Five Creative Ways to Use Kohlrabi
By Randy Farrar | | Education
Kohlrabi (pronounced “cole-rah-bee”) is actually a cabbage, selectively bred by farmers over 500 years ago for its thick stem. Use kohlrabi cooked as well as raw. Edible preparations are made with both the stem and the leaves. The texture and taste of this vegetable are comparable to those of a broccoli stem or cabbage heart, but…
Herb and Garlic Spaghetti Squash – Healthier Than Pasta
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This simple preparation of herb and garlic spaghetti squash is delicious as a side dish on its own, or toss it in a green salad for added flavor and texture. Spaghetti squash is nutritionally better than white pasta, which doesn’t contain much nutritional content or vitamins. Spaghetti squash contains vitamin A and vitamin C, which…
Shrimp and Avocado Salad – Incredibly Nutrient Dense
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This easy shrimp and avocado salad make a fun presentation on top of the avocado halves, or you can just slice up the avocado and add it to the shrimp and serve on lettuce. Avocados are incredibly nutrient-dense with over 20 vitamins in minerals packed inside that lovely green skin. This looks best with small…
Roasted Beet and Pecan Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This simple Roasted Beet and Pecan Salad makes a very striking presentation and is loaded with healthy goodness. The nuts and olive oil provide a good dose of unsaturated fats. The beets are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. I like to roast my beets the night before and let them chill in…
Spiced Candied Jujubes – Served with Rice and Lentils
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Spiced Candied Jujubes recipe is made from the real fruit called Jujube. Jujubes have plenty of different names such as Indian Dates, Korean Dates, and Chinese Red Dates and are a favorite health food in the East. They can be used as a substitute for dates in most recipes. This recipe is my variation of…
Maple Cinnamon Squash – Preparing Winter Squash Simply
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Maple Cinnamon Squash is a simple way to prepare winter squash. You can use your favorite variety such as pumpkin, butternut, acorn, delicata, etc. Winter squash has long been known as an essential food source of carotenoids. Recently research studies document just how fantastic winter squash can be when it comes to these critical antioxidants.…
Fuyu Persimmon – A Popular Harvest2U Organic Fruit
By Randy Farrar | | Education
The Fuyu persimmon lacks a core, seeds, and tannins (tannins equate to an astringent persimmon). This persimmon has a squat and rounded tomato-like shape and capped with an indented leaf on their stem end. They the skin and flesh have pumpkin-colored tones and possess layers of flavor reminiscent of brown sugar, dates, and pear, with…
Butternut Squash Appetizers – Excellent Source of Fiber
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Making Butternut Squash Appetizers from Butternut Squash is an excellent source of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and several other vital nutrients. Butternut squash contains nearly half of your daily dose of vitamin C. Because of butternut squash’s high antioxidant content, it may have anti-inflammatory effects, helping you to reduce your risk of inflammation-related disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. Its long neck makes the…
Broccoli Gratin – Pairing Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Broccoli Gratin is an excellent pairing of Broccoli and cheddar cheese. This dish is a weeknight feast, but you can also double or triple it up for a unique holiday side dish. To prepare ahead of time, make the topping and precook the broccoli a few hours ahead of time. Prepare the sauce and assemble…
Parmesan Rosemary Radishes – Juicy & Lightly Sweet
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Parmesan Rosemary Radishes is about roasting root vegetables. Roasting root vegetables cause the natural sugars to caramelize resulting in a less bitter and slightly sweet taste. Caramelizing can help you “sell” strong-tasting vegetables like radishes to picky eaters. Once roasted, roasted radishes can be very addicting. Roasted radishes are juicy and lightly sweet with a…
Jujube Fruit – 7 Reasons to Include It in Your Diet
By Randy Farrar | | Education, Gardening
About Jujube Fruit Jujube fruit is also referred to as Chinese dates, Korean dates, red dates, or Indian dates. Jujubes (Ziziphus jujuba) grow on a small deciduous (loses its leaves in the winter) trees. Jujube trees grow to around 20-30 feet tall, and with small shiny green leaves, tiny blossoms, with grape-to-kumquat sized fruits that…
Sauerkraut – Just in Time for Oktoberfest
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
The art of making Sauerkraut has been around a long time. People have been fermenting foods since Neolithic times, and for a good reason. Besides preserving the foods, fermented foods can be great healthy foods. Lacto-fermentation encourages the growth of good bacteria that, when eaten, promotes a healthy digestive system. You can buy a fermenting…
Red Onion Jam – For Sandwiches, Burgers & Hot Dogs
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
If you like caramelized onions, you are going to love this Red Onion Jam condiment. It is delicious on sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. Need a quick and easy appetizer? Slice some baguettes thinly top with some brie and a dollop of Red Onion Jam. Health Benefits of Homemade Jams Jam has many of the…
10 Ways to Use Fresh Rosemary That Are Super Easy
By Randy Farrar | | Education, Gardening
What is Fresh Rosemary Fresh Rosemary is recently cut clippings from the small evergreen shrub Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region. It has dark green, needle-like leaves that have a resinous aroma. From late winter through spring, the plant displays blue flowers, which are edible. There are two growth types of…
Local Organic CSA – Harvest2U Redefines the Model
By Diana Prince | | Education
How Has Harvest2U Changed the Local Organic CSA Business Many people find Harvest2U through an internet search on local organic CSA. While we love that, we also want to distinguish ourselves from the traditional CSA. We feel we have been a driving force in changing the “traditional” business model to facilitate broader access to locally…
Feeding Kids Organic on a Budget Tips and Information – While Ditching the Expensive Junk food
By Diana Prince | | Education
Feeding kids organic on a budget seems a daunting task. Throwing in those budget constraints and you feel like you’re destined for failure, right? Fear not, health-minded mothers and fathers. The following feeding kids organic tips and information will encourage you. Healthy diets are within financial reach! These days, the quest for a healthy, sound diet…
Tomato Herb Skillet Bread – Easy Upside Down Bread
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Use fresh herbs and tomatoes to make this easy one-pan Tomato Herb Skillet Bread (upside-down bread). It’s perfect for an appetizer, or you can serve it alongside your favorite summer meal. Make it even easier on your self and use prepackaged dough such as pizza dough, biscuits, crescent rolls, or puff pastry. And if you…
Waldorf Chicken Salad-Serve It As a Sandwich or Wrap
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Waldorf Chicken Salad recipe combines leftover chicken and with the classic Salad of celery, apples, grapes, and walnuts in a creamy dressing. Serve it as a sandwich or wrap, or add it to some lettuce for a salad. Waldorf Chicken Salad Ingredients 1 pound cooked boneless chicken (about 2 cups), chopped 2 celery ribs,…
Carrot Zucchini Ribbons – A Healthy Addition To Summer’s Grilled Foods
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Carrot Zucchini Ribbons makes a quick side salad and a great addition to summer’s grilled foods. Cutting the vegetables into ribbons with a vegetable peeler makes for a nice presentation. If you want to get out of the kitchen a little faster, shred the vegetables with a grater or slice into disks. The taste will be…
Summer Fruit Clafouti – A Pancake And Pudding
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Summer Fruit Clafouti (pronounced “cla foo tee”) sounds like a fancy complicated French dessert. It is actually a simple homey treat that is a cross between a pancake and pudding. Traditionally it is made with cherries, but any summer fruit like peaches, plums, and nectarines would be equally delicious. Cut the larger fruit into halves…
Shredded Carrot Salad – A Twist On The Traditional
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Shredded Carrot Salad recipe is a fresh twist on the traditional Carrot and Raisin Salad. This super simple salad can be mixed up to make several different variations. Use raisins or dried cranberries; pineapple or apples; sour cream, yogurt, or mayonnaise. Combine it with shredded carrots and pecans for a delicious side salad. It’s…
Dairy Free Cucumber Salad – Hungarian Uborkasalata
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Uborkasalata translates literally as Dairy-Free Cucumber Salad in Hungarian. My mother-in-law serves this simple side dish at almost every holiday meal. I think it is best on a hot summer day; but, it goes very nicely as a complement to heavy winter meals as well, like Hungarian Goulash. Some versions add a teaspoon of sugar…
Rosemary Fermented Carrots – Helps Overall Health
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Fermented Carrots is not new. People have been fermenting foods for millennia, but we are just now realizing how it helps our digestive and overall health. Instead of taking a probiotic supplement, you can easily make your own tasty foods with loads of “good bacteria.” Where can you get the whey? From yogurt. It is…
Asian Chicken Wraps with Peanut Sauce
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Here’s a great Asian Chicken Wraps recipe for leftover chicken, particularly on those “it’s too hot or I’m too tired to cook” nights. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, sprouts, greens, etc. Look for the Spring Roll Wraps (may be called rice paper wraps) in the Asian food aisle of most…
Gluten Free Lemon Zucchini Bread – High Nutritional Value
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Zucchini Bread made with Zucchini, and other summer squashes are great in baked goods because you get the added nutrition, but you don’t have an overpowering taste. I love to make this with yellow summer squash because it adds a nice (all-natural) yellow hue to the bread. Zucchini will work too, but your bread will…
Citrus Salsa – A Bright Alternative To Tomato Salsa
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Citrus Salsa is a bright alternative to tomato salsa easy to prepare and will give you a healthy dose of vitamin C with your tortilla chips or tacos (or put it on some grilled chicken or fish, mmmm!). Amounts are approximate, adjust it to your taste. You can also use bell pepper for a very…
Quinoa Sprouts – Add Crunch To Your Salad
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
If you are looking for some low carb crunch to add to your salad, Quinoa sprouts may just be the answer. The process of “sprouting” burns up the stored carbohydrates within the seed (or legume). The same method works for lentils and beans, but they take a few days longer to sprout than Quinoa. The same…
Fun and Healthy Gluten Free Zucchini Brownies
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
These gluten-free zucchini brownies are also egg-free and dairy-free. For best results make sure, your gluten-free flour has guar gum or xanthan gum in it (or add ¾ teaspoon). Or use all-purpose flour if you don’t need to be gluten-free. Gluten Free Zucchini Brownies Ingredients 2 cups gluten-free flour for baking 1.5 teaspoons baking soda…
Spring Vegetable Risotto – Asparagus, Leeks, and Peas
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
I was skeptical when I first learned this method for making Vegetable Risotto. It comes out creamy stirring only at the beginning, after 10 minutes, and then again at the end. Washing the rice briefly in the cooking liquid before toasting rinses much of the starch off the rice into the liquid letting you remain…
Gluten Free Cauliflower Fritters Using Organic Produce
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
These gluten-free cauliflower fritters are easy to make, healthy, and a great way to use cauliflower. Really delicious and appetizing. Gluten Free Cauliflower Fritters Ingredients 1 large organic cauliflower head, cut into florets 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 5 Tablespoons minced onions (some used for garnishing) Olive oil 3 cloves garlic,…
Avgolemono – Nutritious Chicken and Rice Soup
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Avgolemono is Chicken and Rice Soup with a twist, literally. The lemon, bay, and cloves add a wonderful aromatic flavor. Plus you get a nice dose of vitamin C, B-complex, and potassium. The eggs thicken the broth and make the soup creamy without the dairy. Chicken and Rice Soup Ingredients 1 lemon, zest removed and…
Dairy and Gluten Free Spicy Carrot Soup
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This super healthy garam masala spicy carrot soup is made with just a few natural ingredients, and it is dairy and gluten-free. Health Benefits Garam Masala Improves Digestion Wards Off Constipation Cancer Preventer Fights Diabetes Spicy Carrot Soup Ingredients 1 bunch of large carrots 2 cloves garlic 1 medium onion 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk…
Pickled Beet Eggs – Using Leftover Brine
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Many Pickled Beet Eggs recipes make more brine than you need to cover the pickles. See Pickled Beet Relish to make your leftover brine. Pickled beet eggs provide high protein snacks for weight loss, and they are great to eat as a side dish with any meal. Or you may want to use them in egg…
Pickled Beet Relish – Perfect for Sandwiches or Burgers
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Pickled Beet Relish is a bright red cousin to its cucumber cousin “Sweet Pickle Relish.” It is equally delicious on sandwiches or burgers. I made mine a little chunky. But, feel free to chop it up finer if you desire. This recipe uses about one bunch of beets and ½ to one head of…
Harvest2U Juicing Tips and Why Local Sources Matter
By Carmen Micheli | | Education, Juicing
Always in our juicing tips, local sources matter. Since the juice is highly concentrated, you’d better be sure where your produce grows and what substances are on it, if any. Juicing is a great way to get your daily nutrient intake. Key Vitamins and minerals are abundant in fruits and vegetables. When we consume the…
Blood Orange Grapefruit Lemon Ginger Morning Boost Juice
By Carmen Micheli | | Juicing, Recipes
Do you need a morning boost juice? This one is from Carmen Micheli, our food and wine writer in residence. Having a hard time getting your day started? If that is the case, then try this juice recipe for a quick pick me up with excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. To begin with, ginger root…
Kids LOVE Veggies (right!)
By Diana Prince | | Education
Do you believe that kids love veggies? I recently read a quote that said something like, “Your body already deeply loves vegetables, your taste buds just don’t know it yet”. Too true! How ‘bout this one? “The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with…
Five Ways to Get Kids To Eat Vegetables
By Diana Prince | | Education
Without Harping, Hiding, or Disguising Timing and opportunity are everything. Read through these five ways to get kids to eat vegetables. It is important to have the vitamins, minerals, and fiber provided in vegetables for a healthy brain, heart, and digestive system. More importantly, having more vegetables at your table provides eye appeal and “crowds…
The Struggle to Get Your Greens – Juice or Smoothie?
By Diana Prince | | Education, Juicing
Do you struggle to get your greens? Do you prefer juice or smoothie? These tips will help you get the recommended daily amount of green vegetables into your ever-healthier body. Collards, Kale, Parsley Fresh, deep greens can benefit our bodies in amazing ways. But, how to ingest as much as we need on a daily…
Does Buying High Quality Produce Actually Save Money?
By Diana Prince | | Education
So you think buying locally grown organic produce costs too much. Seriously? We can show you how you save money when buying local. Let’s look at just a couple of factors that make buying local produce cost-effective. Waste Believe it or not, according to ethicalconsumerism.tribe.net, “the average family of 4 wastes 122 pounds of food…
For Better Health Eat Lots of Colors
By Diana Prince | | Education
Did you know that the color of the produce we eat makes a difference to its nutritional content? When we eat lots of colors, we are giving our body what it needs to be healthy. And as we like to tell the kids, “No, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese does NOT count as yellow.” Below we’ll…
Why Should I Eat Locally Grown, Organic Produce?
By Diana Prince | | Education
Locally grown organic produce has more flavor. We say, “If you haven’t had a beet that was in the ground, growing yesterday, you don’t know what a beet is supposed to taste like!” Store-bought produce is picked before the peak of ripeness, the peak of nutrient content, and the peak of flavor. It then travels to…
10 Ways to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier
By Diana Prince | | Education
Kids eat healthier when they see us do it. Our kids learn their eating habits. Primarily from their parents. But also from their peers and unfortunately, from advertisers. Kids do not eat intuitively. So, let’s create the environment for their success by teaching them through our own actions. After all, the old adage is, “behavior…
Cranberry Pear Pecan Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This Cranberry Pear Pecan Salad recipe is a fall salad that is amazing. Especially when adding the best creamy poppyseed dressing that you will ever have! Pecans for Walnuts can also be substituted. Cranberry Pear Pecan Salad Ingredients 1 cup Pecans (or Walnuts) chopped in chunks 6 ounces baby spinach 2 Pears, sliced to the desired size…
8 Cleansing Tips to Clean Out Your Gut
By Diana Prince | | Education, Juicing
Is it time to clean out your gut from all the processed foods you’ve been eating? Check out these detoxing basics and 8 cleansing tips. Even the healthiest of us are having our bodies bombarded by toxins. Toxins come both externally and internally. Overeating, processed foods, alcohol in excess, environmental chemicals, and much more bring…
Simple Pesto Recipe – For Many Dishes
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Who doesn’t love pesto? This simple pesto recipe can be made from many different base ingredients and used to add flavor and a splash of class to many, many dishes. Try this from Harvest2U. Simple Pesto Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves Or many other options: spinach, arugula, kale, broccoli, dandelion greens, collards, scallions,…
Ambrosia Parfaits – Healthy and No Sugar Added
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
The Ambrosia Parfaits (& Salad) of my youth was a concoction of canned fruit cocktail, coconut, and marshmallows covered in whipped topping. This version is just as delicious but so much healthier. The amounts below are approximate. You can add grapes, pineapple chunks, sliced strawberries, etc. depending on what is in season. Mix it as…
A Great Alternative to Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Here’s a healthy alternative to Fettuccine Alfredo sauce. This creamy cauliflower sauce will surely be popular with your family. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or anything else you might want to cover in white cauliflower creamy deliciousness. Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce Ingredients 6 cups organic cauliflower florets 8 large organic cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. butter 7…
Roasted Veggie Shrimp Salad
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
So easy to make, this Roasted Veggie Shrimp Salad recipe is a “toss all the veggies” on a sheet pan and bake until well-cooked, then add the shrimp just 5+ minutes before removing from the oven. You can substitute the shredded carrots with potatoes or corn. The veggies baked at a high temp (400), and…
Chicken Burrito Bowl – A Staple for The Family
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Marinated grilled chicken, black beans, cilantro-lime rice, and diversity of fun toppings, this burrito bowl is loaded. We believe this burrito bowl recipe will become a meal staple for your family. Chicken Burrito Bowl Ingredients 1 ¼ pounds Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts ¼ cup olive oil ⅓ cup lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic minced ¼ cup of water…
Chimichurri – Like You’ve Never Had!
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
Chimichurri is an Argentine green sauce, similar to pesto. In Argentina, it is traditionally served with steak, but it is delicious on chicken, spread on sandwiches, mixed with some mayonnaise and yogurt as a salad dressing and so much more. Chimichurri Ingredients 1/4 cup hot water 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon salt 6…
Kohlrabi Apple Slaw Simple and Healthy
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
This Kohlrabi Apple Slaw is a simple and healthy side dish. Especially relevant is, kohlrabi is a good source of Thiamin, Folate, Magnesium, and Phosphorus. And its also a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Manganese. Pair it with sweet apples (such as red delicious, gala, or honey crisp).…
Easy to Make – Scrumptious Laden Sweet Potato Nachos
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Who wouldn’t want to try orange looking nachos? The Sweet Potato Nachos, seasoned, with the cheese creates an excellent combination of fun sports day or snack appetizer! If you want bite-sized scoops of pleasant spicy-sweet flavor, laden with flavorful toppings, here it is. Use Your Favorite Salsa for Sweet Potato Nachos For this, Sweet Potato…
Chicken Watermelon Strawberry Salad – Good for Any Meal
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This Chicken Watermelon Strawberry Salad is a refreshing salad served with a basil dressing, good for any meal. Ingredients for Chicken Watermelon Strawberry Salad Cut 2 1/2 cups of roasted (rotisserie) chicken, into small pieces Cut 2 cups of watermelon, into small portions 2 cups of strawberries, chopped up 2 heads of lettuce, cut into large…
Cheesy Kale Cups – Healthy Appetizers
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
These cheesy kale cups make healthy appetizers can easily be modified for your tastes and what is in your kitchen. Swap spinach or other greens (chard, spinach, turnip greens, etc.) for the kale. Replace the Monterey Jack with Swiss or Cheddar. Spice it up with some garlic or dried red peppers, etc. Cheesy Kale Cups Ingredients…
Avocado, Arugula, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Avocado, Arugula, Cucumber, And Tomato Salad is delicious, fresh, and light and full of wonderful flavor! Tossed in a tasty lemon glaze and topped with feta cheese, you won’t be able to get enough! Nutritional Value of Avocados Avocados contain carotenoids, and because of their fat content, you can get proper absorption of the carotenoids.…
eBook Compost Series – The Secret to Growing Your Own Organic Vegetables Using Compost
By Randy Farrar | | Education, Gardening
Gardening Compost Is Your Soil’s Main Source of Food About the FREE eBook Compost Series – Gardening compost is food for your soil, and by using many different ingredients in your compost will supply and replenish all the essential nutrients that your soil needs for healthy crop growth and increase insect pest resistance. Making your…
Black Beans Kale – The Perfect Pairing
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Try this black beans kale recipe. Since cooked kale has a mild flavor, it can be added to many dishes, and it will absorb the flavor of other foods. This way, you still get the nutrient-dense benefits of the kale. Kale is a Brassica plant and is part of the same family as broccoli, Brussels…
Kick’n Vegetable Frittata – More Than a Breakfast Meal
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Start your morning right with a vegetable frittata. This one has nutrient-dense kale, purple cabbage, and a kick of red pepper. Just because they’re made with eggs, frittatas don’t need to be relegated only to breakfast. This meal can be enjoyed at any time of the day! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Vegetable Frittata Ingredients: 1…
Mixed Greens Pockets – Fun Way to Eat Your Vegetables
By Audrey Humaciu | | Recipes
These Mixed Greens Pockets are a fun way to eat your vegetables. Make them ahead of time and freeze them, then heat them up at the last minute for a hot appetizer or lunch. Use your favorite greens in this, or mix and match a few. I made them with turnip greens and kale, but…
Carrot Kale Juice Recipe For Everyone
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Here is a straightforward and easy, very healthful recipe for carrot kale juice, that Includes apple, ginger, and spinach for dense nutrient refreshment. Try and mix up the ingredients a little to tweak it to your taste. Add cayenne! Calcium Booster Calcium is a vital mineral that plays a significant role in maintaining healthy bones…
Spinach Watercress Juice – A Blood Cleanser
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Here’s a Spinach Watercress Juice that will clean your blood. Watercress is full of antioxidants, vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, and iron. And, watercress also is a good source of fiber and iodine as well. In fact, it has more calcium than milk and more iron than spinach. Also, the main active aspects…
Garlic Cherry Tomatoes – Perfect for the Casual Party
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Heirloom garlic cherry tomatoes can be baked with a sliver of garlic inside. And drizzle with Olive Oil and/or sprinkle with salt. Then serve these with toothpicks. These are perfect for the casual party! Garlic Cherry Tomatoes Ingredients: 1-pint cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 4 cloves garlic, slivered kosher salt (optional) Directions: Preheat oven…
Sweet Potato Peanut Soup and Warm Spices
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Try this savory flavor of sweet potato peanut soup which is combined with warm spices. Your family will love you for setting this interesting and tasty soup in front of them. Sweet Potato Peanut Soup Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 and 1/2 pounds peeled sweet potatoes, chopped large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1…
Cucumber Watermelon Juice – Refresh and Hydrate
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
Try this Cucumber Watermelon Juice for a refreshing and re-hydrating delight. The kids will love this drink. Hey, how about popsicles!? Due to its numerous healthful qualities, watermelon is very cleansing, alkalinizing, diuretic, and mineralizing. It promotes intestinal elimination, keeping your body free from toxic wastes. Therefore, its juice is easily digestible. And nutrients are…
Butternut Squash and Apples – The Way Grandma Made It
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Not your Grandma’s butternut squash (oh wait…maybe it is!) Butternut Squash and Apples Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup organic maple syrup 1/4 cup organic apple juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 small (or 1 large) butternut squashes, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cut crosswise into ¼ to ½ -inch-thick…
Beet Pear Salad For The Next Generation
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Thought you didn’t like beets? Try this beet pear salad and you’ll change your mind! The combination of the beet pear guava and peppers makes this dish unbelievable. Beet Pear Salad Ingredients: One large organic beet, (or 2-3 smaller) boiled and peeled (use one large beet for two servings) 2 – 3 fresh organic guavas…
Awesome Green Juice – For the Rest Of Us
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
Try this Awesome Green Juice. Getting healthy through juicing is relatively easy. With this Green Juice recipe, you’ll be well on your way. Feel free to tweak it to your tastes. Add lemon, turmeric, ginger, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper for a change of pace. Green Juice Ingredients: 1 Green Apple 2-3 cups…
Powerful Purple Juice – Not Mama’s Grape Juice
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
Make this Powerful Purple Juice, and you’ll never go back to bottled. This juice isn’t your mama’s grape juice! This potent purple juice recipe will have your family begging for more. All while they’re getting their days started with a blast of fruit and phytonutrients. Powerful Purple Juice Ingredients: 6 cups Concord Grapes 1 organic Apple…
Jugo de Mexico – A Spicy Organic Green Juice
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
First, start your day with Jugo de Mexico a spicy organic green juice. Then you’ll have juice with a vitamin and flavor kick. In just nine sprigs of cilantro contains only 5 calories and much more! And in that same serving size, you’ll find 1,350 IU of vitamin A (mostly as beta-carotene) and 62 mcg…
Tatsoi Mushrooms Asian Delight – Excellent Nutritional Value
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Tatsoi is very much like bok choi. This tatsoi mushrooms Asian delight recipe brings the excellent nutritional value of tatsoi into an Asian blend of taste that will please your family. First, think peanut and ginger. Then, gently coax the flavor into a meal to delight. This leafy plant has dark green spoon-shaped leaves that…
Spinach Vegetable Juice to Start Your Day
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
This Spinach Vegetable Juice makes a killer wake up juice to start your day. Try to keep the majority of your juice recipe as vegetables, preferably with a lot of green. This will keep the sugars lower. Don’t fool yourself into thinking that a sugar-rich fruit smoothie, with a pinch of kale, is what you…
Apple Cucumber Juice – A Great Hydrator
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
Apple Cucumber Juice makes a refreshing drink that hydrates and engages the sugars in the apple for the sweetness you crave. Don’t make this your everyday go-to juice, though. Greens are critical for our juicing repertoire. Apple Cucumber Juice Ingredients: 3-5 Apples 1/2 Cucumber Bam! Simple as that. Go get those refreshing nutrients. The cucumber…
Kohlrabi Kale Beet Salad – Immense Body-Wide Benefits
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This Kohlrabi Kale Beet Salad creates a salad rainbow! The texture and taste of kohlrabi are comparable to those of a broccoli stem or cabbage heart, but sweeter and milder, with a higher ratio of flesh to skin. The young stem, in particular, can be as crisp and juicy as an apple, although much less…
Blackberry Kiwi Juice – Incredible Nutritional Benefits
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
Blackberry Kiwi Juice is an awesome way to get your daily fruit servings. And with the nutritional benefits of Coconut water, you’re really get start your day. Blackberries contribute to many health benefits, including: high in fiber full of vitamins and minerals like K, C, and manganese may promote brain health Pure coconut water is…
Amazing Fennel Pear Juice – A Mild Blend of Tastes
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
This Amazing Fennel Pear Juice will delight you with its mild blend of tastes. Combine pears and fennel into this high energy juice. Fennel helps to reduce water retention, heal gut issues, and much more. Also, the iron and histidine found in fennel may naturally improve anemia. And, it contains iron and potassium. As a…
Baked Halibut Zucchini and Carrots – A Complete Meal
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Add a simple green salad to this halibut, zucchini, and carrot dish, and you have a complete meal! Baked Halibut Zucchini and Carrots Ingredients: 4 (12 x 18”) sheets parchment paper Olive Oil 4 (6 ounces) halibut fillets 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 4 teaspoons dry white wine 1/3 cup…
Radishes Beets Squash Stew – A Favorite Comfort Food
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This Radishes Beets Squash Stew will become your family’s favorite “comfort food.” Use radishes, beets, and squash to make this fantastic and easy-to-prepare stew. Additionally, it’s a healthy and easy one-pot meal. Due to the raisins, lemons, and honey, this dish has a Moroccan feel. Include a bed of couscous and top with cilantro and…
ABC Juice – Great for Juicing Newbies
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This ABC Juice is a good recipe if you’re new to juicing. It’s very sweet. And since pears apples beets and carrots all have high sugar content so go easy on this one. Even though cabbage isn’t one of the more popular juicing vegetables, it could be. Cabbage packs a nutrient punch! Cabbage is in…
Carrot Beet Celery Root Juice – A Nutrient Booster
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
This Carrot Beet Celery Root Juice recipe is a hit. Try this nutrient booster juice! Carrots, celery root and beet combine to make a tasty nutrient bomb! Celery root has high contents of vitamins C and K, and various B vitamins such as thiamine, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and vitamin B6. It is also rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium,…
Cranberry Pineapple Apple Juice – Nutrient-Packed
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
No sprays from the ocean in this Cranberry Pineapple Apple Juice. Cranberry, pineapple, and apple combine to make an awesome tasting, nutrient-packed natural juice. Cranberry Pineapple Apple Juice Ingredients: 1/2 Pineapple 1/2 cup of organic Cranberries 1 organic Apple Change it up a bit with your choice of apple from tangy to sweet, or maybe both!…
Roasted Root Vegetables A Simple Yet Healthy Meal
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
At Harvest2U we are ALL ABOUT simple. Now, this is simple. Roasted root vegetables with anything from, to and including; potatoes, yam, carrots, and the sink de kitchen. Remember to go organic whenever possible. Roasted Root Vegetables Ingredients: 5 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 cup cubed red potatoes 1 jicama, peeled and chopped 2 turnips, peeled…
Apple Watermelon Juice For Refreshing Hydration
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
What’s the better fruit in your apple watermelon juice? Watermelon is very cleansing, mineralizing, alkalinizing, and diuretic. Also, its nutrients promote intestinal elimination, keeping your body free from toxic wastes. Watermelon is true to its name. It contains 98 percent water and contains lots of vitamin A and C, magnesium, potassium, and other essential nutrients.…
Mock Bloody Mary Juice for Your Annual Brunch
By Diana Prince | | Juicing
A cool Mock Bloody Mary Juice with tomatoes, cucumber, celery, red bell pepper, and cayenne; just TRY and tell the difference! The Vodka is on you. Even though store-bought juices are convenient, begin with fresh, organic, locally grown tomatoes. To be sure, fresh organic tomato juice provides you important vitamins A and K, and all…
Black Beans Kale Tomatoes – A Simple Nutrient-Dense Meal
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This black beans kale tomatoes recipe makes a flavorful, hearty, nutrient-dense, and simple meal. Serve over quinoa, rice, couscous, or alone. Black Beans Kale Tomatoes Ingredients: Dice up 1 large onion as would Julia Child Seed and dices 5 large or 6 medium plum tomatoes (about 2 cups) bunch kale (about 8–10 leaves) teaspoons Olive Oil…
Apricot Peach Juice – he Way You Like It
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Apricot Peach Juice is again; simplicity. Peach, apricot, and grapes combine for a healthful, refreshing drink. Go to your patio and have a Partaayy! Juice or blend. Your choice. Organic peach juice is a great source of minerals your body needs such as calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, sulfur and magnesium. Peaches also contain important…
Collard Greens for The Rest of Us
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Collard greens (“collards”) belong to the Brassica (cabbage) family of vegetables, which means they are a cruciferous vegetable. Their dark green pigment is a signal they contain nutritious antioxidants, an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, including calcium. You can use collards as you would any dark leafy greens, like spinach or kale. Collard Greens…
Fennel Spinach Cucumber Juice – Packed with Vitamin C
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Have you had Fennel Spinach Cucumber Juice? Fennel is mild and sweet (a hint of licorice or anise). Juice the bulb along with the spinach and cucumber. This juice will give you a lot of vitamin C, antioxidants, and a boost to your immune system. The oil of fennel contains a phytonutrient (anethole), which can reduce…
Peppers Broccoli with Garlic – A Great Side Dish
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Peppers Broccoli with Garlic is everyone’s favorite. Harvest2U is about SIMPLE and healthy recipes. Peppers and broccoli are combined with a couple of other ingredients to become your shining star side dish! Peppers Broccoli with Garlic Ingredients: 1 bunch of organic broccoli, about 1 pound (use florets, stems, and stalks) Keep the leaves for braising in…
Black Bean Zucchini Quesadillas – Kid-Friendly
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Black bean zucchini quesadillas make a great combo for this kid-friendly snack. Black Bean Zucchini Quesadillas Ingredients: 2 cup black beans, cooked 1 tablespoon salsa 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini 3 (6-inch) corn tortillas 4 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese Directions: First, you have to cook your beans. Soak the Black Beans overnight if possible, but a…
Basic Green Juice – But Easy to Love and Make
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Here is your most basic green juice recipe. Goof around with the ingredients and quantities until you get it JUST how you like it. Kale hales from the cruciferous family tree and is loaded with many different vitamins and minerals. When juicing kale, you tap into its many benefits, including doses of calcium, iron, important vitamins.…
Apple Radish Fennel Salad – Greens Optional
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Check out our tasty Apple Radish Fennel Salad. Does salad have to include greens? Nay, nay! Just slice some seasonal, raw vegetables, toss with a simple dressing, and you’ve got it! This one pairs apple radish fennel for a wonderful flavor combo. Apple Radish Fennel Ingredients: ¼ cup Olive Oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Organic fennel bulb Crisp…
Apple Beet Carrot Juice to Jump Start Your Day
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Apple Beet Carrot Juice is the ABC’s of juicing. Start your morning with the sweetness of apple beet carrot. Be careful, though, this has a high sugar content! Ancient cultures used beets as medicine, not only as food. Beets were first appreciated for their leaves since they contain both nutritional and therapeutic value. Now, however,…
Fennel Broccoli Red Bell Pepper – An Amazing Treat
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Bring fennel broccoli red bell pepper together for an amazing treat. Fennel Broccoli Red Bell Pepper Ingredients: 4 tablespoons Olive Oil teaspoon chopped fennel leaves green onions, chopped 3 large heads of broccoli, cut into florets, using stems also (about 7 cups) One fennel bulb (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise One large red bell pepper, cut…
Parsley Vegetable Juice – A Simple Detox and Antioxidant
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Parsley Vegetable Juice is a simple detoxing and antioxidant juice recipe with parsley as the key. Raise your intake of vitamin C by adding parsley to your juicing recipes. Since its an antioxidant, vitamin C interacts with free radicals, preventing them from harming other cells. Especially relevant, a recent report in Nutrition Reviews, states that the antioxidants, lutein,…
Carrot Cabbage Spinach Juice – A Major Nutrition Boost
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Try this simple Carrot Cabbage Spinach Juice for a boost of nutrition. It’s the carotenoids (antioxidants) that give carrots their color. One of these, beta carotene brings us the benefits of carrot juice in our bodies. Studies show that beta carotene helps our immune system, and also protects our skin and improves eye health. As…
Broccoli Pineapple Juice – A Great Combination!
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
We’re not kidding. Try this interesting Broccoli Pineapple Juice recipe. Most people need to eat more cruciferous vegetables. Juicing is one way to do that. Broccoli is full of carotenoids, vitamin K, and manganese. Get this: Every 4 ounces of broccoli juice contains the recommended daily amount needed for a man or woman. Vitamin K…
Cucumber Orange Grapefruit Juice – A Nutrient Bomb
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Cucumber Orange Grapefruit Juice is a fantastically refreshing nutrient bomb! Peel the grapefruit and orange, then cut the cucumber into long slices, and juice together. Grapefruit juice is a nutrient bomb and supplement to a healthy diet. Grapefruit provides a dense concentration of nutrients. Furthermore, the much-ignored grapefruit is jammed with vitamin A, vitamin C,…
Green Citrus Juice – A Perfect Way To Start Your Day
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Start your day with this Green Citrus Juice. Bam! Citrus contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and tons of folates. Also, according to studies, vitamin A provides our bodies with health benefits. These benefits include improved vision and the development of healthy soft tissue, skin, and bones. Green Citrus Juice Ingredients: a small handful of spinach…
Berry Minty Juice – A Refreshing Bolt of Nutrition
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Try this Berry Minty Juice for a sweet, refreshing bolt of nutrition. Blueberries are one of the most nutrient-dense berries. 1 cup of blueberries contains: Fiber: 4 grams Vitamin C: 24% of RDA Vitamin K: 36% of RDA Manganese: 25% of RDA And various other nutrients They are about 85% water, and one cup contains only…
Braised Chicken With Celery Root And Garlic
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Have you ever been a “star” in the kitchen? This recipe with braised chicken celery root garlic will do it. Braised Chicken Celery Root Garlic Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces (you choose: breasts, thighs, and drumsticks) 1 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper one tbs Olive Oil one tbs unsalted butter celery root (celeriac), peeled,…
Acorn Squash Stuffed Corn Pudding – Great Fall Meal
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Here’s a Pilgrim meal – Acorn squash stuffed corn pudding. Get back to your ancestral roots with this awesome fall meal. Acorn Squash Stuffed Corn Pudding Ingredients: 1 organic acorn squash, cut lengthwise, seeded 1 egg plus 2 egg whites 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped scallions Pinch of…
Apple Melon Kale Swiss Chard Juice – Hydrating & Refreshing
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
The combination of Apple Melon Kale Swiss Chard makes for a very hydrating, refreshing, and nutrient-dense drink to boost your immune system. It’s crazy how many healthful benefits come from the much-forgotten cantaloupe. Because of their wide spectrum of nutrients, we can rest assured many areas of health are addressed as we eat cantaloupe. As…
Great Green Fruity Juice – Kick-Start Your Nutritional Day
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Great Green Fruity Juice will kick-start your nutritional day. Pure coconut water is low in fat, natural sugars, and carbohydrates. Be sure you have PURE coconut water. Also, it has no cholesterol, artificial sweeteners, or additives. And the water contains many vitamins and minerals including zinc, manganese, ascorbic acid, and B-group vitamins, selenium, iodine,…
Cranberry Apple Juice – No Spray Here
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
There’s no spray in THIS Cranberry Apple Juice! Let’s make a pact to get cranberries into our systems year ’round – not just during the Holidays. Cranberries have more phytonutrients than many other berries while being lower in calories and sugar. They help decrease inflammation. Their high levels of phytonutrients can help prevent urinary tract…
Almond Mayo – An Alternative to Unhealthy Fats
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Our Almond Mayo recipe brings you wonderful flavor without the negatives associated with store-bought mayonnaise. Use this to top your vegetables as well as a spread. Go nuts and eat your heart out! Raw almonds contain unsaturated fats, Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E, plant sterols (can lower cholesterol), L-arginine (promotes healthy arteries). So yes,…
Carrot Tomato Celery Juice – Nutrient-Dense and Flavorful
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Here’s a nutrient-dense and flavorful juice. Try this Carrot Tomato Celery juice. Celery is a great detoxer; carrots are full of sugar and tomato adds lots of nutrients with few calories. Tomato juice is low in calories when compared to other juices. 1 cup of tomato juice holds 41 calories. Same sized serving or orange…
Melon Orange Carrot Juice – Provides Many Health Benefits
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Whip up a pitcher of this amazing Melon Orange Carrot Juice for your family. They’ll love it with our Kicking Veggie Frittata and a No Sugar Parfait. Melon juice provides us with some important health benefits: Drinking it regularly can lower our risk of various types of cancer and heart disease. It’s also helpful when…
Carrot Kale Green Juice – A Nutrient-Dense Punch
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Here’s a detoxer that will start your day. A simple Carrot Kale Green Juice that packs a nutrient-dense punch. Try different varieties of kale. Kale is a concentrated source of iron, helping those tending toward anemia. It may not look like it, but kale also contains vitamin C. Yep; and vitamin C can help fight…
Tomato Juice – With a Splash of Cayenne Pepper
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Yep, simple Tomato Juice. When using locally grown, organic tomatoes, this can be the best tasting juice ever! Try it with a splash of cayenne pepper. Just a hint for a little kick. The juice of a tomato is lower in calories when compared to other juices. 1 cup of juiced tomatoes holds 41 calories.…
Broccoli Apple Juice – A Taste That Will Delight and Surprise
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Like a wonderful, tasteful salad, Broccoli Apple juice will surprise you. Also, if you need to, add cucumber for a thinner juice. Juicing is a great way to get our recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Broccoli gives you vitamin K, carotenoids, vitamin A and manganese. Also, these nutrients help our bodies fight cancer, inflammation…
Carrot Beet Juice – A Phytonutrient Powerhouse
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Detoxify yourself with this Carrot Beet juice. Don’t do this every day as both beets and carrots have high sugar content. Carrot greens/tops are edible. It is very rich in protein, vitamin K, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Our organs love potassium. Thus consuming it in adequate amounts keep our organs healthy and in good condition. Carrots contain…
Beet Fennel Salad – The Perfect Combination
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
The flavor combination in this Beet Fennel Salad will make you love beets and fennel! Beet Fennel Salad Ingredients: Bunch of organic beets 1 Baby leek or a bunch of Scallions 1 organic fennel bulb including tops Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing Directions: Remove the tops from the beets. Roast in a pan with water at 350 degrees until tender.…
Apple Beet Juice – Your Body Will Thank You
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Apple Beet juice will make your body say “Thank you.” Beets are among the healthiest foods you can juice. There’s no time like today to try beet juice. Many ancient cultures treated beets as medicine. Also, the beet leaves provide a great deal of therapeutic and nutritional value. Beets are in the same family as Swiss…
Browned Butter Pasta Tatsoi – Forget Spaghetti!
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Use your pasta of choice (preferably curved or with ridges) to make this Browned Butter Pasta Tatsoi. You’ll never go back to spaghetti and meatballs again. Your tatsoi, is part of our local Temecula organic produce available from Harvest2U. Browned Butter Pasta Tatsoi Ingredients: 1/2 stick unsalted butter 2 to 3 bunches of Tatsoi, trimmed…
Apple Carrot Cabbage Swiss Chard Lemon Ginger Juice
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Heck, just open up your crisper and throw it all in your juicer. Our Apple Carrot Cabbage Swiss Chard Lemon Ginger and The Kitchen Sink Juice will surprise you with flavor. To begin with, ginger root is high in gingerol, an oil with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other benefits. For example, ginger has proven effective against…
Broccoli Garlic Butter Cashews – For The Broccoli Hater
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
A nutty vegetable side dish. This Broccoli Garlic Butter Cashews recipe will please the pickiest broccoli eater. Broccoli Garlic Butter Cashews Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds of organic broccoli, bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cup butter 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews 3 tablespoons soy sauce Two cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon…
Arugula Blood Orange Bleu Cheese Salad
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Take advantage when blood oranges are available and try this Arugula Blood Orange Bleu Cheese Salad. The spiciness of arugula, the sweetness of blood oranges, and tart bleu cheese are a killer combo. Arugula Blood Orange Bleu Cheese Salad Ingredients organic arugula (about 6 ounces) 1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese Two blood oranges 1/4 cup Olive…
Blueberries Lemon Cream
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
This Blueberries Lemon Cream recipe blends vanilla yogurt, cream cheese, and lemon for a light and refreshing dessert. Play with the amount of lemon for the flavor you like. Blueberries Lemon Cream Ingredients: 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 2 cups fresh organic blueberries 1…
28 Ingredients in Our V28 Juice
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Count up the ingredients below to see why we call this V28 juice. The heat from the pepper is great for clearing up congestion. V28 Juice Ingredients: 1 Jalapeno, ribs, and seeds removed (that’s where the heat is) 2 stalks Celery 2 medium organic Carrots 3 large organic Red Beets 4 Plum Tomatoes 4 cups…
Lemon Lime Asian Pear Juice
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Lemon Lime Asian Pear Juice is a refreshing, crisp drink for any time. The ginger gives it a little bite. Go ahead, try it with a bit of sparkling water. Lemon Lime Asian Pear Juice Ingredients: 1 each Lemon and Lime 2 each Organic Carrots, Asian Pears and Organic Green Apples 1 Piece Ginger (thumb sized) 2 cups Purple Cabbage…
Berry Apple Juice
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
If you can find ’em, use local organic strawberries for this Berry Apple Juice. Also, the blueberries give this a richer flavor and kick of antioxidants. Blueberries pack tons of antioxidants, vitamin C, manganese, and flavonoids into their tiny bodies. Vitamin C helps to neutralize free radicals before they can damage otherwise healthy cells. Also, manganese…
Green Lemonade
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Believe it or not, this Green Lemonade recipe has neither eggs nor ham. But, it does have plenty of phytonutrients and flavor. Green Lemonade Ingredients: 1 organic Green Apple 2 handfuls organic Spinach, 1-1/2 cup 6-8 Kale leaves, 2 cups 1/2 Cucumber 2 Celery Stalks 1 Lemon Calcium Booster Calcium is a vital mineral that…
Green Bean Apple Saute’
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
A common question we get at Harvest2U is, “How do I get my kids to eat vegetables?” Here’s a great way! Try our Green Bean Apple Saute’ recipe and find out! Green Bean Apple Saute’ Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh organic green beans, trimmed 1/3 cup chopped walnuts One medium organic apple, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup local honey One…
Spinach Carrot Juice – A Nutrient Dense Drink
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Spinach Carrot juice is a simple way to get your Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of veggies. Spinach and carrots combine for a flavorful, nutrient-dense drink. This is an alkalizing digestive juice. Spinach is chock full of phytonutrients and contains more than a dozen flavonoids, which are beneficial in combating cancer and inflammation. Also abundant…
Bloody Berry Juice
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Bloody Berry Juice is sure to please. Also, it’s sweet and full of nutrient-dense flavors. Blood oranges, combined with strawberries and red grapes – yum! Bloody Berry Juice Ingredients: 1 cup of Strawberries 1 cup of Grapes (red) 3 organic Blood Oranges Blood Oranges are the Super-Heroes of the fruit world. Don’t skip these…
Tacos Radish Avocado Salsa – Hand-Made Tacos You’ll Love
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Switch it up a bit on Taco Tuesday. Try our Tacos Radish Avocado Salsa. Add your own “extras” to be sure everyone has the hand-made tacos they love. Radishes are an exceptional source of vitamin C – 25% of the daily recommended value that helps rebuild blood vessels and tissues, and maintaining strong bones and teeth.…
Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon
By Diana Prince | | Recipes
Yeah, Baby, green beans wrapped in bacon can make a tasty and visually interesting side dish. Plus, everything’s better with bacon. Right? Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon Ingredients Four bacon strips 3/4 pound fresh organic green beans 1/4 cup packed brown sugar Three tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon soy sauce Directions First,…
Celery Pineapple Juice – Refreshing and Nutritious
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Here’s a refreshing island-tasting Celery Pineapple Juice. The sweet, nutritious pineapple combines with the detoxing nutrient-dense celery for a morning kick-start. Celery Pineapple Juice Ingredients: 2 stalks of celery 2 Pineapple rounds Celery juice gives us loads of the minerals we need such as calcium and potassium and 8 ounces of celery juice provide 644 mg of potassium…
Cool Greens Juice – Sweet Enough for the Kids
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This combination of cucumber, greens, grapes, kiwi, mint, and lemon makes this Cool Greens Juice a favorite. And this is sweet enough for the kids but still nutrient-dense. Cucumbers are sweet, but when they are a little bitter. Choose cucumbers for their refreshing cleanness and sweetness or their green grassy astringency and crispness. Sometimes you…
Minty Apple Juice – A Refreshing Nutrient Boost
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Minty Apple Juice is a very refreshing nutrient boost for the warm spring or hot summer day. Include some crushed ice and a tiny little umbrella. Mint is great for digestion and as a palate cleanser. It can also soothe indigestion and reduce inflammation. Also, mint can relax the feelings of nausea related to motion…
Pear Cucumber Juice – Simple and Nutritious
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Sometimes recipes as easy as this sweet and cleansing Pear Cucumber Juice is all you need. Simple and nutritious, this juice gives you a great start to your morning in just a few minutes. The cucumber is technically a fruit. But who’s checking the family tree? Cucumbers are an ingredient that can easily be included in your juicing…
Green Green Juice – Get the Extra Greens
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Get extra greens from the kale, spinach, cucumber, green apple, and even the celery in this Green Green Juice. To be sure, the flavor combination tastes like spicy apple juice. Green Green Juice Ingredients: Six leaves organic Kale 2 cups of organic Spinach 1/2 organic Cucumber Four stalks organic Celery Two organic Green Apples 1”…
Sunrise Mix Juice – A Full Sweet Potato Meal
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
The ingredients in this Sunrise Mix Juice make for a full meal. Try it early, afternoon or in the evening. Sweet potatoes, sometimes called yams, are excellent sources of plant proteins with meager calories. Sweet potatoes (not related to white potatoes), or sometimes called yams, contain high amounts of carotene. Also, vitamin A in a…
Sweet Asparagus Kale Juice – Sweet and Light Flavor
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
I know, weird huh! This Sweet Asparagus Kale Juice will surprise you with its sweet and light flavor. Asparagus is an alkaline food and is high in protein but low in carbohydrates and calories. Asparagus is low in calories but possesses an impressive nutrient profile. Just half a cup (90 grams) of cooked asparagus contains: Protein: 2.2…
Pear Kiwi Grape Juice
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Pear Kiwi Grape Juice is very sweet and ideal as a dessert (maybe with a lil’ extra kick!). The color is a charming green tone (and with eat with our eyes too, don’t we?). Pear Kiwi Grape Juice Ingredients: 4 kiwis 2 pears 8 (not 7; not 9) Thompson seedless grapes Option, a little sparkling…
Carrot Juice
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
Yep, just Carrot Juice. I’m not even sure why we’re calling this a “recipe.” This is so simple, but we have to write some stuff below so we can get better SEO from this blog page. Carrot Juice Ingredients (seriously?): 7-9 medium-sized organic carrots Here you go with the extra info – The juice from carrots…
Apple Pomegranate Juice – Full of Antioxidants
By Diana Prince | | Juicing, Recipes
This Apple Pomegranate Juice is my absolute favorite! These two flavors combine for a refreshing, light drink that FULL of antioxidants. Try it with sparkling water or an adult mixture. Since pomegranates contain high levels of cancer-fighting, anti-inflammatory, and heart-healthy nutrients, you should have them on hand whenever they are in season. In certain studies, prostate,…
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