Meatballs…… sound so rough and tough, burly if you will. Not always the prettiest spectacle of meat, and with balls in the title, they tend to evoke a childish giggle. But really they’re quite the hero, something you can make once and hack your way around several meals throughout the week, even breakfast. If there is such a […]
May 13, 2016
Swirled throughout creamy greek yogurt, the magenta hues of the beets are one of the most gorgeous colors I’ve ever seen. Top your bowl with your favorite nutty granola, or maybe make this clumpy version that I think sounds amazing, and your spoon will be scraping the bottom. Smooth and crunchy, earthy and sweet – the yin and the yang. And don’t worry, the beets are already sweet from being roasted, which heightens their natural sugars so they act more like a fruit than a vegetable in this application.

May 7, 2016
Recipe for gluten-free angel food cake, a light and airy dessert made as mini cakes in a muffin tin. Served with whipped cream and strawberries!

Tags: Strawberries
April 28, 2016
7 question survey to understand who Heartbeet Kitchen readers are & content they’d like to see. Thank you giveaway = 2 variety boxes of Larabars (32 bars)!

April 21, 2016
The secret to making crispy roasted chickpeas, baked in the oven, crunchy and delicious. Includes a healthy snack recipe for Maple Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas.

Tags: Chickpeas
April 19, 2016
this … While I was in Long Beach a few weeks ago visiting my friend Meg, she made sure we got to the Sunday farmers market for juicy California strawberries. As their season has just begun in the sunny state, they were freshly picked, evident from the dew still dancing on the wood crate. I ate several before I […]

Tags: Strawberries
March 31, 2016
Making Cabbage Fennel Soup This soup is a marriage of humble components that are often overlooked: cabbage, fennel, and brazil nuts – yes, the ones commonly left in the jar (grin). Sautéing the vegetables allows them to lightly brown and really bring out their earthy sweetness. When the stock gets added, so do the chopped brazil nuts, […]

March 28, 2016
A great vacation in Placencia, Belize There were so many things that made me fall in love with the village of Placencia – a vibrant, yet somewhat hidden gem situated at the bottom of this 16 mile long peninsula in southern Belize. From dockside dinners of fresh jackfish (above), beautiful morning rains, the hot afternoon sun, the cultural […]

March 23, 2016
Whew, the last few weeks seem like a whirlwind. Between the Belize trip, last week’s visit to California for Expo West (imagine a convention center with all the brands situated in Whole Foods launching their new products – in the tune of 77,000 people), and lots of evening activities, I’m a bit wiped. I also […]

March 19, 2016
Making Pickled Kumquats These tart, punchy pickles rely on vinegar, organic cane sugar, and the acidity of the kumquat for a long shelf life. In this recipe, pink peppercorns are added for subtle spice and depth of flavor, along with ginger. The beauty of kumquats is you can eat their thin skin too, which softens even […]

March 15, 2016
This oven roasted paleo salmon recipe is a healthy dinner idea, served with spaghetti squash and leeks. To be spontaneous is almost a skill. It’s easier to say, “we should” or “there’s not enough time” or “that costs a lot of money”. For some people it comes natural and creates a thrill inside, for others […]

Tags: Squash
March 9, 2016
this … When a Minnesotan schedules something in winter, they know it comes with the risk of snow impeding plans. I had been looking forward to spending a day cooking and gabbing (a Midwest term for a mix of talking and laughing) with my sweet friend Brenda of A Farmgirl’s Dabble. Our largest snowfall came […]

Tags: White Beans
March 3, 2016