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

Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs

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!

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Stir-Fry Zucchini

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 …

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Scalloped Organic White Sweet Potatoes

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 . . .

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Go-To Snacks

Blueberry Banana Bread

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 …

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Apple Blueberry Bundt Cake

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 …

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Chocolate Banana Buttons

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 …

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Kitchen Spirit Trail Mix

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...

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Healthy Desserts

Apple Blueberry Bundt Cake

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 …

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Chocolate Banana Buttons

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 …

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Banana Peach Ice Cream

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 …

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Jill Reid

Jill Reid is founder of Kitchen Spirit, Pathway to Personal Growth, and author of the Real Life Book Series. Her books, videos, and newsletter offer tips and strategies for achieving personal success, developing better relationships, and living longer and stronger through positive lifestyle choices.

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