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Cauliflower Couscous with Lime and Cilantro

March 6, 2016 by Brett Youmans 7 Comments

Substitute carbs with things like this “Cauliflower Couscous with Lime and Cilantro.” The texture is similar to a traditional couscous and the flavor is off the charts delicious!

Last fall I was carrying a 20 pound bag of chicken treats up to the coop when a light bulb went off in my head.  The 20 pound bag of treats I was hauling was equivalent to the extra weight I had gained over the past few years.  That’s a lot of extra … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: cauliflower, cilantro, couscous, diet, lime, probiotics, recipe, Side Dish, weight loss

Spaghetti and Meatball Soup

January 26, 2016 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Ready in 30 minutes because Colavita does most of the work for you in this kid friendly Spaghetti and Meatball Soup. Combine one of the premium all-natural tomato sauces with chicken stock and a few other ingredients to create a delicious soup that’s simply perfect.

Soup for you! Do you love soup like I love soup?  Whether for lunch or dinner, soup is one of those hearty and filling meals that you can feel good about eating.  Personally, I like the anticipation of making the soup.  Sort of like that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Colavita, Main Dish, pasta, pasta sauce, Side Dish, soup, tomatoes

Summer Orzo Salad with Fire Roasted Corn & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

August 22, 2015 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

Tender al dente orzo pasta with an addictive lemony vinaigrette makes for a scrumptious summer salad. The perfect make ahead dish for picnics or potlucks. Summer Orzo Salad with Fire Roasted Corn & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Summer's sultry heat is here to stay awhile and that means one thing:  Gardens and farm stands everywhere are bursting at the seams with fresh fruits and vegetables.  If you have a garden, even a small one, chances are you have more than you need … [Read more...]

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Watercress Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

June 9, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

watercress is the most ancient of the green vegetables and its use can be traced back to Greek and Roman times. It’s one of the few greens I don’t grow because I can’t keep up with its thirst for water, but I love the peppery bite and just crave it sometimes. It’s delicious alone or mixed with other greens. It’s also excellent in soups and smoothies as well. Watercress is definitely a Super-Veggie and is trademarked as the Super Leaf—ounce for ounce, watercress has more vitamin C than an orange and more calcium than whole milk. Watercress is packed with beta-carotene and vitamin A, and is a better source of vitamins C, B1, B6, K, E, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, and Potassium than apples, broccoli, and tomatoes. That makes me want to eat some stat! It's perfect in this Watercress Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette. | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Have you tried watercress? It’s Mother Nature’s version of a natural, good tasting multivitamin! According to Watercress.com — and by the way, do all vegetables have their own website?!? — watercress is the most ancient of the green vegetables and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: carrots, Colavita, Fresh From the Garden, Olive Oil, peas, Radish, Salad, Side Dish, watercress

Easy DIY Preserved Lemons

April 18, 2015 by Brett Youmans 4 Comments

A popular ingredient in Moroccan, Middle Eastern, and North African cooking, preserved lemons are easily made by soaking fresh lemons in a salt and lemon juice brine for a few weeks until the skins are supple and tender. This technique pickles the fruit creating a versatile accompaniment for many dishes. Chop them up and add to vinaigrettes and dips, roast them with chicken or fish, or toss them with spring veggies and warm pasta for a perfect seasonal meal. Easy DIY Preserved Lemons | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Have you tried preserved lemons? A popular ingredient in Moroccan, Middle Eastern, and North African cooking, preserved lemons are easily made by soaking fresh lemons in a salt and lemon juice brine for a few weeks until the skins are supple … [Read more...]

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Easy Pickled Roasted Beets

January 15, 2015 by Brett Youmans 3 Comments

Quick pickled beets never tasted so good! Simply roast first to bring out the sweetness. Easy Pickled Roasted Beets | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

I love roasted beets. I love anything pickled. I've pickled beets. I've roasted beets. But never have I PICKLED ROASTED BEETS. Until now! Beets are so versatile and easy to prepare and you can eat them leaf to root. I love baby … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: beets, easy, garden, pickled, pickled beets, Pickles, recipe, Side Dish

Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Salsa

December 19, 2014 by Brett Youmans 4 Comments

Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Salsa --- A few simple ingredients come together to pack a delicious punch. Made with fresh cranberries, brown sugar, cilantro, red onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper

I love a good dip or salsa. Sometimes I even double dip when no one's looking.  Guacamole.  French onion.  That dip made with cream cheese and marshmallow goo --- I can eat that one by the spoonful! Love.  Love!  LOVE! But what about one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Appetizers, Cranberry, Holiday, recipe, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes

Fresh Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette

December 4, 2014 by Brett Youmans 19 Comments

Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com | combine the leftover fresh cranberry sauce with white extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, juice of one orange, and sea salt freshly ground black peppercorns to taste.

Cranberries, along with blueberries and Concord grapes, are one of three North America’s native fruits that are commercially grown here in the US.  Cranberries are a unique fruit and can only grow and survive under a special combination of factors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Popular Posts Tagged With: Appetizers, Balsamic Vinegar, Cranberry, Salad, Side Dish, Vinaigrette

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Beets are one of the first things I get planted in the garden every year. Depending on the variety, they’re ready from seed to table in about 60 days. While we mostly associate this versatile vegetable with its deeply hued taproot, did you know the leaves are also edible? As they grow to maturity in the garden, I enjoy clipping the leaves for fresh crisp salads and quick stir-fry dishes. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
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