From the Chef’s Kitchen
A blog by Cathy Vogt including recipes, tips, and healthy inspiration.
Summer squash noodle salad
Yellow squash and zucchini are abundant at all of our local farms and markets. I love to make them into noodles or "zoodles" with my spiralizer. If you don't have a spiralizer, simply peel them lengthwise with a vegetable peeler into a thicker, flat noodle shape. ...
7 tips for healthy hydration
Summer is here, and with it comes those long-awaited sunny days and opportunities to engage in more warm-weather outdoor activities. As the weather heats up and humidity rises, it is essential to stay well hydrated to help you feel your best. Water makes up about 60%...
Strawberry Lime Ginger Refresher
Ginger has been used for centuries for it's medicinal properties. Ginger helps to support a sluggish digestion, settle digestive upset and soothes the stomach. Hot temperatures, high humidity and even a mild dehydration can often result in nausea. One cup of...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Iced Tea
Iced Tea is a staple in the summer months, but this classic drink is often enjoyed year-round. According to the Tea Association of the USA, about 80% of all tea consumed in America is served over ice. Of course, Americans have been enjoying tea since colonial times,...
Lemon Basil Chickpea Salad
This recipe was inspired by the warming weather and our local farm market. Beautiful spring lettuce, herbs, spring onions and lemon add a bright and fresh flavor to salads. Just what you are looking for when the temperature starts to climb and turning on the stove...
Meyer Lemon Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)
Bonus - these are made with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream! These zesty mini-cupcakes are perfect to enjoy more than one! Enlivened with the tastiness of Meyer lemons, these treats are topped with fresh, citrusy cream which makes these bite-sized cupcakes the perfect thing...
Black bean & Quinoa Bites
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 15-20 minutes | Serves: 6-8 Organic canned beans and quinoa are something I always have on hand in my pantry. Black Beans in BPA free cans or in glass jars are great quick meal ingredients. Quinoa cooks quickly in only 16-18...
Spicy Avocado Cilantro Dressing
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Serves: 4-6 Not quite a guacamole but with all of the flavors and creaminess that you love. Blend this up in less than 5 minutes in your blender for the most delicious, thick and tart dressing, loaded with fresh...
Gluten-Free Skillet Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler
Few things are better than a classic cobbler, especially one that combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the tartness of rhubarb. As if it couldn't get any better, this cobbler is also topped with a nutty biscuit topping. This crumbly pie is fun and simple...
The Chef’s Guide to Caring for Cast-Iron Cookware
We've been cooking with cast-iron cookware for centuries! The earliest examples come from China during the Han dynasty, which lasted through 220 AD. While new cooking technologies are constantly emerging, this classic kitchen staple remains as popular as ever. Whether...