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

Roasted Organic Beets
When I was young, my mother would buy beets at the local store when they were in season. She’d bring them home and put a few aside to preserve, then roast the rest. Frankly, I wasn’t a big fan back then, but I’ve come around . . .

Seared Tuna Fillets with Cabbage & Beets
They were fresh, beautiful, and just the right size. I couldn’t take my eyes off them, so into my shopping cart they went for dinner.
Here’s my Kitchen Spirit Recipe for Seared Tuna Fillets with Cabbage & Beets – hope you enjoy it!

Lamb Chops with Brussels Sprouts
My husband and I recently returned from a Caribbean cruise. On the way home, we stopped at our local store to restock the fridge. Filling our cart with fresh veggies, fruit, and fish, I thought about one of the best meals I had onboard …

Organic Gold Beets and Crusted Chicken Thighs
Recently, I found organic gold beets in the store. Beets are a favorite of mine. Packed with essential mineral, vitamins, and plant compounds including protein, iodine, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper …

Corvina with Goji Berry Quinoa
Jill Reid | Kitchen Spirit Corvina with Goji Berry Quinoa Looking for a different fresh fish option? I discovered corvina by accident . . . Scanning the cooler cases at a local store for fresh fish options, I noticed most of the labels for the usual favorites (salmon,...
Go-To Snacks

Paleo Granola
That’s all it took to realize the granola and trail bars lining the local store shelves would never make it to my pantry. The labels told the truth: Containing unhealthy fats, sugars, and other processed additives, the pre-packaged, grab-and-go options offered little in the form of nutrition …

Gluten-Free Banana Nut Squares
My husband enjoys a cup of coffee after dinner. After noticing him scrounging the fridge, looking for a snack for dessert, I knew I needed to come up with a gluten-free, paleo-friendly treat to satisfy his, and my, sweet craving …
Healthy Desserts