From the Chef’s Kitchen
A blog by Cathy Vogt including recipes, tips, and healthy inspiration.
Crunchy Apple Broccoli Salad
Fresh apples from a local, preferably organic or low spray orchard are a Fall treat I look forward to this time of year. Apples are a great source of phytochemicals, fiber, trace minerals and more. What better way to spend a fall afternoon than at your local...
7 Smart Tips for Packing a Better Lunch
September is a big shift for many of us in our routines; back to school, different work schedule, more focus and extra activities to schedule in. Whether you are packing a lunch for yourself or your kiddos remind yourself why you are committed to making this a daily...
Creamy Yellow Squash & Basil Soup
This recipe, originally published in my book, "Cultivating Joy in the Kitchen," got reinvented. I had planned to make this for a group I was cooking for. Overnight the weather dropped 20 degrees, and it was a cold and rainy day. I love this light and flavor-packed...
Tomato-Peach Curried Noodles
Looking for an easy, summery salad for a weekend get-together or a simple warm-weather meal? This gluten-free salad features all the fresh flavors of summer; peaches, farm-fresh tomato, basil, cucumber, and a touch of curry. Serve as is or on top or a bed of salad...
Baked Peaches & Cream with Balsamic Drizzle
There's nothing quite like enjoying some fresh fruit. Not only is it incredibly enjoyable to bite into a bright, ripe peach, in spite of the mess they can sometimes make, but fruit—like peaches—also offers a number of health benefits! A new and fresh way to enjoy some...
Brunch Basics: How to
How to Build Your Own Bruschetta Bar + Recipe ruschetta, an Italian classic, has captivated food enthusiasts worldwide. While traditionally made with garlic bread, tomatoes, basil, and oil and vinegar, this timeless appetizer is highly adaptable. One creative twist is...
Chocolate, Nut & Fruit Wraps
Sometimes you just want a little sweet treat, but you still want to include good quality ingredients and avoid additives, refined sugar, and gluten! I've got you covered with this easy to make, roll up and go little treat, (low in sugar and high in good quality fats...
Garden Vegetable Quinoa Salad
This Garden Vegetable Quinoa Salad will make your mouth water. Summer salads combining seasonal garden vegetables and pantry staples make delicious meals. Quinoa, one of my pantry staples (besides being gluten-free), is a go-to for quick meals, it cooks in 16...
Peach Berry Crisp
Summer fruit crisp and cobblers are the perfect dessert. Fresh sun ripened peaches and berries are naturally sweet without the need for any additional sweetener. Bake this in a casserole dish or in individual portions to serve for dessert or brunch topped with a...
5 Top Tips for making the Perfect Salad
Have you ever had a drool worthy salad when you were dining out at a restaurant and tried to recreate at home? A client asked me recently, how come I can't get my salads to taste and look as good at home? Besides having someone else prepare them for you there...