This salad is super fresh and super simple! To give it more of a kick, substitute vinegar for the lemon juice. Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, grated 2 Tbsp finely snipped chives or green onions 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained Dressing: 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 […]
Garlic Sesame Green Beans
Great as a side dish, for the start of a stir-fry, or to snack on all day long!
Greek Salad
Delicious and affordable recipe- especially good with farm fresh cucumbers and tomatoes! We recommend leaving the cucumber peel on, for extra nutrients.
Freezer Pickles
Too many cucumbers on your hands this garden season? Turn them into quick and easy freezer pickles and enjoy your produce all year long!
Southwest Nectarine/Peach Salsa
A super versatile salsa you can use as a dip or a topping!
Kohlrabi & Cabbage Slaw
The citrus-y dressing on this slaw makes it the perfect fresh, summer time side.
10 Healthy Ways to Stay Cool on a Hot Summer Day in Northern Michigan
The sun is hot. The humidity is up. And there are countless fun and healthy ways to enjoy the summer season in Northern Michigan—both inside and out! Here are 10 ways to cool off on a hot summer day. 1. Sprinkler in the Sun Sure, it may not be the fanciest way to keep cool, […]
Sesame Pea Pod Noodle Salad
This Asian inspired salad is a crowd pleaser! Substitute zoodles (zucchini noodles) if you want even more veggies, or add some chili sauce if you like spice! Ingredients: 1/2 lb whole wheat thin spaghetti 1 lb sugar snap peas (or snow peas) 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup frozen green peas, defrosted 1/2 cup peanut […]
How to Make an Egg Bake
An egg bake, or frittata, is a great way to make a quick, easy meal packed with lots of healthy veggies! Directions: Preheat oven and spray/oil baking dish Rinse and cut seasonal veggies evenly into small pieces. Pre-cook (e.g. saute, blanch, roast) any hard […]
5 Northern Michigan Blueberry U-Pick Farms with Fresh, Juicy Berries
Bringing your family on a blueberry-picking adventure is fun for everyone. Prime time for blueberries Up North is mid-to-late summer. Are you ready?! Enjoy the healthy activity at these Northern Michigan blueberry U-pick farms, and read ahead for yummy recipes to try at home with your fresh berries. BUCHAN’S BLUEBERRY HILL For more than 100 […]