From the Chef’s Kitchen
A blog by Cathy Vogt including recipes, tips, and healthy inspiration.
Asparagus Salad with Creamy Ginger Lemon Dressing
Asparagus salad with creamy ginger lemon dressing This is a spring influenced salad with asparagus, baby greens and plenty of sprouts. The dressing adds a bit of heat with fresh ginger and tang of lemon to help with digestion. Include lots of fresh leafy greens...
Lentil Soup
Lentil soup is one of the client and family go to's I've been making for decades. It cooks up pretty quickly, (since lentils don't require soaking) and it can be changed around to suit a variety of tastes. Add in leftover cooked vegetables that you have on hand,...
Pecan Peach Crumble
Pecan peach crumble sweet seasonal peaches are the key to this yummy warm dessert & of coarse lots of crumbles on top 6 each peaches, large (scrubbed, pitted and cut into slices)1 tsp cinnamon (ground)1/2 tsp cardamom (ground)pinch salt1/3 cup coconut...
Shaved Brussel sprouts & apple salad
Looking for a crispy, tart, and a slightly sweet side salad for your holiday table? This is a delicious make-ahead salad featuring two of my favorite fall ingredients, Brussel sprouts, and apples. If you've never tried Brussel sprouts raw, give it a try. Shaved...
5 tips for a creamy soup (without the cream )
I love soup, and so do my clients. We all have a variety of foods we enjoy and those we avoid eating. It's my job as a chef to prepare meals my clients love, that taste great with ingredients they can eat. A smooth and creamy soup is so delicious. What if you don't...
Salted chocolate nut cups
Chocolate Berry Bars the perfect no-bake chocolate sweet treat, made with whole food ingredients and no added refined sweeteners. These come together quickly and store well so you can enjoy them and have plenty to share. 1 cup dates, dried and pitted (if dates are...
Gingery pickled red onion
Gingery pickled red onions quick pickled red onions are easy to make and the perfect topping for so many dishes. Pickling softens and takes away the sharp raw onion flavor. 1 each red onion, large (peeled and thinly sliced )1 1" piece ginger (peeled,...
Smashed chipotle maple sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are a popular fall ingredient and rightly so. Locally the farms and markets have many varieties with different flavors and textures to choose from. I choose a white variety of sweet potato for this recipe but feel free to swap it out for another variety...
Thai cucumber and mango salad
Cucumbers are in season and one of my favorite vegetables to munch on. Cucumbers are low in calories, and with 95% water content a great way to keep hydrate during these hot summer days. Sure you can eat them straight up with a little salt but how about pairing them...
Curry Vegetables with Salmon
Curry Vegetables with Salmon This is an easy one-pot go-to meal. Serve as-is or over mashed sweet potatoes, quinoa, or steamed rice. Make it vegan by substituting salmon for chickpeas or tempeh. 2 Tbsp coconut or olive oil2 each garlic, cloves, peeled and...