Author Archives: Ashley Marti
Chia Seed Pudding with Maple Syrup, Ginger + Vanilla
Chia seeds are a great source of healthy omega-3 fats, fibre and calcium. Yes, they also can make cute (ok, not so cute) Chia Pets. But don’t let that stop you from eating this superfood. They can be eaten whole, unlike flax seeds that have to be ground in order to receive the health benefits. These […]
Salted Peanut Butter Cookies // Raw, Vegan + Gluten Free
Salted Peanut Butter Cookies: 3/4 cup raw almonds (cashews work great as well) 1/2 cup nut butter (I used peanut butter, but almond butter will also work) 8-10 medjool dates, pitted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract flaky sea salt *optional Using a food processor, or high powered blender, combine nuts, nut butter, dates and vanilla. Using […]
Zucchini “Noodles” with Pesto and Tomatoes
I have always generally liked zucchini. In bread, cakes, pancakes, grilled on the barbeque and sautéed over the stove. But I have never really loved it nor have I ever had a craving for it. Until I discovered this fast and easy, and don’t forget extremely healthy, way of eating it. Who knew, raw zucchini […]
Jalapeno Hummus
This week I made a big batch of hummus, and then separately made three different options. One topped with toasted pine nuts and feta cheese, another drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and blackened flakey sea salt, and then jalapeno hummus. This hummus has quite a bit of heat to it, although you can adjust per […]
Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Soaked Cranberries + Goat Cheese
Ok, I know living in the Pacific Northwest we shouldn’t complain about the heat. But it is hot! And when it is this warm I have very little motivation to cook large dinners. So right now we have been feasting on large salads and no-cook meals. Luckily between our garden and the weekly CSA box […]
Garlic Scape?
Recently my CSA box, from Hood River Organics, has been including garlic scape. Now I have to admit, even as someone who loves cooking and attends farmers markets regularly, this was my first experience with garlic scape. Have you tried it? If you love garlic — and this family loves our garlic — then this is […]
Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas
Over the weekend our 4 year old daughter, Lola, had her first ballet recital. And let me tell you, it was a big deal. I have never seen so many girls running around in pink tutus! Lots of twirling, jumping and giggling. It was great and Lola did fantastic. I may or may not have […]
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
Getting tired of the same old same old with your brussels sprouts? I know I get in the funk of always cooking them the same way. Bacon, blue cheese, a little red wine vinegar. Don’t get me wrong, they are great that way. Just sometimes you need to mix things up a bit. So, if […]
Rhubarb Muffins
Now that the farmers markets are in full swing, it is fun to see what all of the different vendors will have each week. Lately we have been seeing a lot of asparagus, basil, mushrooms and rhubarb. There are so many great options for rhubarb, it is always hard to decide where to start. So far […]