Kitchen Spirit Recipes
Nothing rounds out a meal better than a nutritious side dish. Here are a few quick and easy recipes you can make in short time using fresh, organic ingredients. Even better, make a large batch and freeze additional portions for next time!
Need a snack to satisfy those mid-day munchies? Make it easy to choose healthy options with these simple and easy-to-prepare recipes. Using organic ingredients, these go-to goodies are just what you need for a handy treat when you ‘re on the run.
Healthy Sides
Crusted Tilapia with Veggie Cranberry Rice
When it comes to fish, tilapia ranks near the top in our home. The mild, firm flesh maintains its moisture when cooked, and pairs well with many spices and sauces …
Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs
Finding organic chicken has become much easier to do, with options ranging from breasts, wings, drumsticks, thighs, and whole chickens. Thankfully, there are plenty of healthy recipes available to create delicious, easy meals!
Organic BBQ Ribs with Sweet Potato Wedges & Asparagus
When our local grocer began carrying organic pork ribs, I was thrilled. BBQ ribs are one of my husband’s favorite meals and now there was a healthy option. Trust me – there won’t be any leftovers!
Stir-Fry Zucchini
This quick and easy stir-fry is the perfect complement to any dinner. Try it on a bed of veggie quinoa, or as a meal on its own! Use ingredients you have on hand (organic, whenever possible) and keep it simple and real …
Scalloped Organic White Sweet Potatoes
This simple, basic recipe has become a dinner side dish favorite, and the left-overs are fantastic! Re-heated as an addition to any meal or added to home-made soup, this one’s a winner . . .
Go-To Snacks
Blueberry Banana Bread
A friend of mine told me she loved blueberries, but didn’t like eating them “in the raw.” So she asked if I would come up with a healthy recipe incorporating this nutrient-packed berry to start off her day. This has become one of my favorite breakfast go-to’s – hope you give it a try …
Roasted Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds
Here’s a healthy, protein-packed snack you can make in short time. You won’t believe how simple it is . . .
Apple Blueberry Bundt Cake
Try this easy, delicious cake recipe using fresh, organic ingredients and a few staples from your pantry. Takes only a few minutes to prepare, and with baking time, about an hour overall from start to finish …
Chocolate Banana Buttons
I had a few bananas that had ripened perfectly. Fortunately, I also had a couple simple ingredients in the pantry to put them to good use …
Kitchen Spirit Trail Mix
Jill Reid | Kitchen Spirit Kitchen Spirit Trail Mix You won’t believe how easy this is . . . Have you ever needed a little energy fix during the day? Me, too, especially before a workout when I want something light and nutritious with enough protein to get me through...
Healthy Desserts
Apple Blueberry Bundt Cake
Try this easy, delicious cake recipe using fresh, organic ingredients and a few staples from your pantry. Takes only a few minutes to prepare, and with baking time, about an hour overall from start to finish …
Ice Cream – A Healthy Treat!
Simple ingredients, delicious results. Here are three varieties of this favorite dessert—so easy, you’ll be tempted to have it every night …
Chocolate Banana Buttons
I had a few bananas that had ripened perfectly. Fortunately, I also had a couple simple ingredients in the pantry to put them to good use …
Banana Peach Ice Cream
Some friends of ours had spent a weekend at the beach. They shared stories of their walks along the shore, snacks in the open air restaurants, and a visit to an ice cream shop for a “sampling” of the 40+ flavors offered. My mouth began to water at the choices …
