When it’s blistering cold outside, it’s easy to get that “chilled-to-the-bone” feeling. One of the best solutions to stop it? Soup! And The Dish Cafe in downtown Traverse City knows a thing or two about hearty, healthy winter soups that can warm anyone right up. (The cafe’s popular spicy black bean soup recipe is below!) […]
Applesauce – No Sugar Added
This applesauce is such a sweet treat you won’t believe it doesn’t have any added sugar! Ingredients: 6 large apples (about 3 lb), any sweet variety (Jonagold, Fuji, Gala, Braeburn, etc.) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup water Directions: Core and roughly chop the apples into 1-2″ pieces, depending on how chunky you prefer your applesauce. […]
Three Sisters Soup
Perfect hearty soup for fall! The three main components of this dish, the “three sisters,” are the corn, squash, and beans. However, make this dish your own by adding any other veggies you like! Tomatoes, sweet peppers, and chilies are all good add-ins. Makes 8 servings. Want leftovers for lunches? Refrigerate for up to three days […]
Potato, Bean and Kale Skillet
This versatile and hearty recipe could be used as your main meal or as a filling side dish. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp canola or olive oil 1 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup chopped red onion 4 red potatoes, diced 1 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 2 1/2 […]
Skillet Corn
Delicious side dish to go with any meal! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp canola oil 3 garlic cloves, sliced thin 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cobs 1/2 tsp salt 6 oz cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup feta cheese 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil Lemon juice Directions: Heat oil and garlic in skillet over medium heat. Cook, […]
French Carrot Salad
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!