Monhegan Cranberry Muffins

Monhegan Cranberry Muffins Thanksgiving is just days away… I woke up this morning and realized that Thanksgiving is only days away and I hadn’t taken the time to collect cranberries for our holiday festivities. I had heard that there were plenty to be found at Lobster Cove and so I headed out. Contrary to popular thought,…

Zucchini Pie

Zucchini Pie 1 cup grated zucchini 2 eggs 1 cup milk or heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup herbed croutons, home made or store bought 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/8 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together milk and eggs in a bowl. Add the rest of…

Eggvocado

Eggvocado Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 avocado 1 tsp grated parmesan cheese Fresh thyme, ground pepper, salt or any herb to taste   Preheat oven to 375°.  Cut avocado in half and remove pit. Hollow out the avocado a little bit more to make room for the egg. Place avocado halves in shallow pan…

Creamy Whipped Chia Pudding

I have tried several Chia pudding recipes and as much as I wanted to love them, I just didn’t. I stumbled across this recipe on the Nutiva Chia seed package and gave it a try. It is absolutely delicious! And as you know, I love recipes that are simple, delicious and nutritious, this one meets…

Asparagus-Jarlsberg Tart

Asparagus – Jarlsberg Tart Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, cleaned and trimmed 6 sheets phyllo dough 1/2 pound Jarlsberg cheese, shredded 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced lemon grass coarse ground black pepper Spray olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lay out phyllo dough on clean, dry surface. Layer one sheet at a…

Pumpkin Custard Dessert

My friend Ronnie, of the Monhegan Island Farm Project, recently shared this recipe. He found it in a cookbook that says “this dish was a favorite of George Washington”. This sentiment played favorably on my inclination for eating traditional, whole foods.  I also like the recipe because it provides the need for a sweet dessert without…

Homemade Flavored Coffee Creamer

I am always looking for efficient ways to boost the nutrition in my every day food and I figured it was time to take a look at  my daily morning cup of Joe and give it a make over. Coffee, when consumed in moderate amounts, is considered a healthy beverage. Coffee is an antioxidant and…

Fruit Nut Smoothie

Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 0 minutes Yields 2 people Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup berries 1 cup melon 1 cup soy or rice milk 1/4 cup almonds Directions Mix all ingredients in blender and serve. Notes You can add other ingredients for added nutrition such as a spoon full of bee pollen, coconut…

Morning Sausage and Kale

Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes Yields 2 people Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 small yellow onion, sliced into half moons (long, thin slivers) 2 precooked chicken sausages, sliced into 1/2” rounds 1/2 bunch kale, chopped into 1” pieces 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Directions Heat oil in frying pan. Sauté onions for…