Category: Recipes

Choosing Heart-Healthy Foods (for Life, not just February)

Thanksgiving Side: 20-minute Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Searching for a cozy and quick soup recipe to bring to Thanksgiving dinner?  This 20-minute Butternut Squash Soup is a simple, easy and delicious side dish for a holiday dinner party or a quick healthy lunch to enjoy during fall cold weather. It’s vegan, paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb. 20-minute Butternut Squash Soup SERVINGS:  […]

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Culinary Fresh Herbs

To celebrate the coming of Spring, we’ve included various seed packets in our Snack-from-Home boxes to grow your own culinary herbs. We know the seeds will take time to grow, so if you’re impatiently waiting, grab some fresh herbs and ingredients from the store and get cooking! How to Use Arugula  Arugula is predominantly used […]

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Why You Should Try Plant-Based

Looking for something fun to up your health game in 2021? Look no more, plant-based eating is here, and it’s delicious. It goes without saying that we’ve all probably heard ‘eat your vegetables’ at some point in our lives. Little did we know then that plant-based eating would be at the forefront of health and […]

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Serotonin Supports Good Mood with Food

The days are getting shorter, the air is getting colder, and let’s be real—we’re all ready for a beach vacation. The past eight months have been a lot to shoulder and many of us are experiencing an increase of symptoms related to burnout, anxiety, and depression. We at garten want to equip you with some […]

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Produce of the Month: Sumo Citrus

Sumos were first cultivated in Japan in the 1970s, but they didn’t become available in the United States until 2011. It is one of the most challenging varieties of citrus to grow, making it highly prized. It is also more expensive than other more common citrus fruits. The sumo citrus has a distinct topknot or […]

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Holiday Special: Vegan Gingerbread Bars

Ingredients This recipe serves 12 portions 2 cups whole wheat flour2 sticks of vegan butter at room temperature2 egg replacers (We used Bob’s Red Mill)8 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 cup molasses4 tablespoons fresh, grated ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 ½ teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoon powdered sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-by-8 […]

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Produce of the Month: Pomegranate

Ah, pomegranates… tiny edible seeds resembling little jewels that come packed with nutrients. Pomegranates are high in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, a great source of fiber, and plant compounds known for their powerful medicinal properties. According to Dr. Brent A. Bauer, a consultant medical doctor to the Integrative Medicine Program at Mayo Clinic “pomegranate juice […]

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Easy and Delicious Chia Blueberry Pudding

We may be, or not, a little bit obsessed about chia pudding. We won’t confess to anything! But, if we were, there really is a reason for that obsession. Chia pudding maybe one of the easiest, most nutritious, and versatile foods e-v-e-r. Ideal as a filling breakfast or afternoon snack, it requires some planning ahead, […]

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Plant-based Lentil Meatballs

This month, Oh My Green’s Chef Mike Delgado shares this delicious recipe which we’re sure will become a favorite. These meatballs are easy to prepare and are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Ingredients:  3 cups barley½ cup purple cauliflower florets½ cup of brown lentils3 tablespoons of tapioca starch 1 cup of flour 3 tablespoons of garlic powder 3 […]

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