Cherry Avo Lettuce Cups

Katrina’s Kitchen Cherry Avo Lettuce Cups Ingredients:Romaine Lettuce HeartsAvocadoDried Cherries (unsulfured unsweetened)Black Cherry Balsamic Vinegar by Gourmet BlendsPistachio nutmeats (raw and unsalted) Recently a special delivery came my way, a whole shipment of a variety of balsamic vinegar from Leonardo e Roberto’s Gourmet Blends. This coupled with all of the veganites in my life made […]

Baby Squash

Katrina’s Kitchen Baby Squash Ingredients: 1 Pound Baby Squash1/2 TSP Dried Parsley Flakes1/2 TSP Dried Basil1/2 TSP Dried Oregano1/2 TSP Garlic Powder1/2 TSP Onion Powder1/4 TSP Dried Thyme1/4 TSP Black Pepper3TBSP Olive Oil1 LemonGoat Cheese I love this recipe because I love squash and am always looking for new ways to prepare my veggies! Start […]

Goat Shrooms

Katrina’s Kitchen Goat Shrooms Ingredients:Small Crimini MushroomsGoat CheeseChivesBalsamic Vinegar Leonardo e Roberto’s Gourmet Blends Last weekend I was invited to a birthday party at Strip Steakhouse at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas and it was a beautiful party. To my sweet surprise all of the tray passed appetizers were on the healthy side. The food was […]

Healthy Traditional Egg Salad

Katrina’s Kitchen Healthy Traditional Egg Salad Ingredients: 2 Eggs (Hard Boiled)2 TBSP Primal Kitchen Mayo (with Avocado Oil!)1/2 TSP Dijon Mustard1/2 TSP Onion Powder1/4 TSP Garlic Powder1/4 TSP Black Pepper1/4 TSP Paprika3 Scallions (Approximately 2 TBSP) Lately. I have been craving egg salad and after discovering this new “Primal Kitchen” mayo I thought, hmmmm why […]

Winter Apple Green Salad

Katrina’s Kitchen Winter Apple Green Salad Ingredients: 1/2 Lemon1 Cup filtered water1 Gala Apple3 Oz Baby Mixed Greens1/2 cup walnuts3-4 dates pitted and slicedGoat’s CheeseBlack PepperVanilla Fig Balsamic Vinegar by Leonardo e Roberto’s Gourmet Blends I love combining salty and sweet ingredients in my salads. It was dinner time and I wanted to do something […]

Granola Supreme

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Dry Oats1 cup Raw Sliced Almonds1 cup Raw Sunflower Seeds3/4 cup Raw Pecan Halves3/4 cup Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces1/4 tsp Vanilla Bean Powder1/4 tsp Ground Allspice3/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon3 tbsp Coconut Flakes3 tbsp Shredded Coconut1 tbsp Coconut Oil1/2 cup Honey I love granola which is how my first granola recipe […]

White Bean Dip

Katrina’s Kitchen White Bean Dip Ingredients:15 oz. Organic Great Northern White Bean (1 can- organic)1-2 TBSP Tahini2 Fresh Lemons (squeezed)1/4 TSP White PepperFresh Garlic (3-4 cloves)Red Pepper (Cayenne) a few pinchesPaprikaOlive Oil I think of this dish as an alternative to hummus, and it’s based on my Grandma’s Hummus recipe using a Great Northern White […]

PEACH STRAWBERRY SALSA STUFFED AVOCADOS

Katrina’s Kitchen PEACH STRAWBERRY SALSA STUFFED AVOCADOS Ingredients: 3 TBSP Red Onion, Finely Chopped3-4 Strawberries, Washed and Chopped1 Large Yellow Peach, Washed and Cut Into Small Cubes1 Small Jalapeño, Chopped- Approximately 1-2 TBSP3-4 TBSP Fresh Cilantro, Rough Chop1-2 Fresh Limes1 -2 Avocados Having recently visited Mexico I am feeling quite inspired by the spicy fresh […]

Cauliflower Rice

Katrina’s Kitchen Cauliflower Rice Ingredients: 2 Cups Cauliflower “Rice”3 TBSP Avocado OilBlack Pepper10 Inch Skillet Pan When this whole cauliflower rice phenomenon started to happen I was a little unconvinced. Then I traveled to visits some friends who live in a suburb outside of Chicago. My friend, I was staying with, Kim, has incredibly beautiful […]

Fresh Herb And Grapefruit Salad

Katrina’s Kitchen Fresh Herb And Grapefruit Salad Ingredients: 1 Fresh Grapefruit2 Cups Mixed Baby Leaf Greens1/2 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves1/4 Cup Fresh Dill1/4- 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves2-3 tbsp Feta or Goat’s Cheese1 Avocado1 Radish Sliced1 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar2 TBSP Olive Oil[/av_textblock] A family friend has grapefruit growing en masse in their back yard. I […]

Garbanzo Arugula Summer Salad

Garbanzo Arugula Summer Salad   Ingredients: 3 Cups Arugula1 Can Garbanzo Beans (15.5 oz)2 Lemons1 Cup Green Grapes (Seedless)2 TBSP Sunflower Seeds (Raw)Aged White English Cheddar Cheese (Approximately 3 TBSP) The first day of summer has arrived, and along with it a scorching Heatwave, leaving us all to find creative ways to stay cool. With […]

Inspired by Etch Restaurant Nashville “Truffled Cauliflower”

Truffled Cauliflower   Inspired by Etch Restaurant Nashville Ingredients: 12 ounces cauliflower florets10” Pan1/3 cup of filtered water (or less)Black pepperWhite truffle oil (Leonardo e Roberto’s Gourmet Blends)Olive oil spray I have been spending more time in Nashville, and Etch Restaurant- brainchild of head Chef Deb Paquette- has become one of my favorite restaurants in […]

Guilt Free Taco Salad

Guilt Free Taco Salad   How To Make Guilt Free Taco Salad: Seasoned Ground Beef:1/2 Small onion approx 4 tbsp finely chopped onion1/2 jalapeño pepper finely chopped approx 2 tbsp1/4 green bell pepper finely chopped approx 2 tbsp1/2 medium tomato drained of liquid, approx 2 tbsp1 tbsp olive oil1 pound ground beef Dry Seasonings for […]

Hot Bell Broccoli

Hot Bell Broccoli   Ingredients:1 Red Bell Pepper2 Shallots6 TBSP Olive Oil1 Teaspoon Chili Flakes12 oz Broccoli Crowns If you love eating loads of broccoli, like me, it is necessary to find different preparations. This recipe came about from experimenting. I think it is yummy, and it passed the tasting test kitchen. First, clean and […]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Broccoli Smash

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
 Broccoli Smash   Ingredients: 12 oz Broccoli Crowns1/2 Cup filtered water3-5 Cloves Fresh garlic (chopped)1 Teaspoon chili flakes3-4 TBSP Olive oil Boa Santa Monica is one of my favorite restaurants. Recently a new item was added to their menu, a smashed broccoli! This recipe is inspired by the dish I enjoyed […]