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  • Recipe: Greek Dressing with fresh Oregano

    Mix these ingredients together in a jar: 1 T white wine vinegar 1 1/2 t dijon mustard a bunch of chopped oregano salt & pepper Whisk in: 4 T olive oil Enjoy with greek salad –… Read more

  • Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Apples

    This recipe is so simple and its the base for a flavorful staple in our household over the winter monthes. Many herbs and spices, such as sage, thyme, curry, cumin, cinnamon, and others are great added to… Read more

  • Recipe: Vietnamese Crêpes

    My friend Rosie, an extraordinary cook, brought this recipe to my attention. It is slightly adapted from the Bánh Xèo recipe at the Kitchn.  I like to fill the crepes with sauteed greens or tofu. Ingredients… Read more

  • Recipe: Cuban black beans

    This is a rich and meaty recipe that makes a nice big pot. Leftovers freeze well. Adapted from momtoellis’s recipe on allrecipes.com.  Wash & soak overnight (or boil until soft in plenty of water): 2 pounds dried… Read more

  • Recipe: 3 Spice Chicken with Apricots and Squash

    This awesome one-pot meal is staple in our household. We use a large Le Creuset pot. It turns out tangy and juicy and sweet and hearty all at once. Goes great with a green salad. Adapted from… Read more

  • Recipe: Moroccan shepherd’s pie with sweet potato

    This recipe is not my own creation! Its from the fabulous Our Four Forks. I am saving it here because we love it! Ingredients For the filling: 1 lb grass­fed ground lamb or beef   OR  3… Read more

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Syrah McGivern

Registered Dietitian, Liscensed Dietitian Nutritionist