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Local Recipes

Butternut Squash Soup

It is the perfect time of year to make butternut squash soup! Butternut squash is a low calorie vegetable abundant in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making it a great choice ... Read More »

Oyster Mushroom Stir-Fry

Here’s a straightforward recipe using homegrown mushrooms. Serve this as a side dish or over a bed of steamed rice for a wholesome meal. Read More »

Apple Cranberry Chutney

Pour over turkey, chicken, use as a side dish or make a toasted crostini with a spread of brie cheese and add the chutney to the top. Read More »

Healthy Popsicles for the Whole Family

This popsicle recipe is quick and easy. These do not contain any synthetic ingredients or flavorings and they’re one of the best options to provide the family with a healthier (and refres... Read More »

Asparagus Salad

This delicious summer vegetable melody makes a refreshing topping for your favorite protein or noodles. Read More »

Eggless Quesadilla

This one-pan eggless quesadilla is simple to make and perfect for breakfast on the go. Purganic's plant-based eggless ready mix creates the vegan foundation and if plant-based cheeses are... Read More »

Zucchini Lasagna

This recipe contains a powerhouse of nutrients and is hearty, yet light. Read More »

Japanese Watermelon ‘Tuna’ Sashimi Bowl

Fresh and vibrant vegan watermelon “tuna” sashimi bowls feature marinated watermelon that mimic the flavors of traditional tuna sashimi. It’s a perfect choice for something light and sati... Read More »

Pea Shoots Microgreens Stir Fry with Garlic

Microgreens contain 5 to 40 times the nutrient levels than the mature plant! Adding them raw inside of sushi, on top of bagels, pizza, pasta, wraps, in salads and sandwiches is the easies... Read More »

Apple Walnut Rice Salad

This recipe is so easy and makes such a great grab and go lunch! Read More »

Raw Carrot Salad

This refreshing recipe is quick, easy and great for balancing hormones as it helps the body to detoxify excess estrogen. Read More »

Strawberry Avocado Salad

A delicious salad option. Top with dressing of your choice. Read More »

Chimichurri Steak Caesar Salad

Try this delicious recipe, including a marinade, care of Justine Caputo from Tiny Greens Farm, a micro-farm producing locally grown microgreens in the Hudson Valley. Read More »

Roasted Artichoke

Roasting artichokes brings out their earthy, nutty flavor. This simple recipe produces a unique appetizer, a delicious side dish, or just eat them alone! Read More »

Fusilli with Spinach-Walnut Pesto

This yummy whole-grain pasta dish will sneak more veggies onto your plate, and nothing beats a delicious pasta dish that’s also healthy for us as well. Read More »

Microgreen Pesto

Recipe courtesy of Nicole Harris, owner and operator of Tiny Greens Farm, located in Dutchess County, NY. Read More »

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Chef's Corner

Sandra Marinelli at Brooklyn Organic Kitchen: Cooking Up Delicious and Nutritious Fare for All

Owner and head chef Sandra Marinelli of Brooklyn Organic Kitchen in Mahopac, New York, a full-service organic restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, has been delighting customer... Read More »

An All-Time Favorite: Artichokes

Donna Massaro, chef and owner of the Freight House Cafe, in Mahopac, shares some interesting information about this versatile vegetable, including a simple recipe. Read More »

Local Food News & Resources

Brooklyn Organic Kitchen Celebrates Five Years in Business

Beautifully renovated and expanded, Brooklyn Organic Kitchen, in Mahopac, has grown over the years from a small, hometown, coffee shop into a full-service, upscale restaurant where unique... Read More »

Cranberries: One of Nature’s Secret Super Foods

Cranberries are one of nature’s secret super foods. These pretty little red berries—which are full of antioxidants—protect our cells from damage by unstable molecules called free radicals. Read More »

Curated Holiday Delights from Brooklyn Organic Kitchen

With the holiday season fast approaching, Brooklyn Organic Kitchen, in Mahopac, is poised to elevate celebrations with its diverse in-house and take-away menu options, including tradition... Read More »

Learn to Grow Delicious and Nutritious Superfoods at Home

Mi Oh My Hydroponic Farms is offering a Home Hydroponics Master Program that will teach students the art of cultivating microgreens and mushrooms in the comfort of their own home, regardl... Read More »

Get Juiced!

There's no shortage of local cafes offering healthy juice and smoothie options to help ensure our community is getting their daily dose of plant-powered nutrition. Read More »

The Pureganic Café Moves to Harrison

Pureganic Cafe, a popular vegan restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and offering a wide variety of vegan, kosher, gluten-free and organic food and drinks.has moved to 305 Halst... Read More »

Sweet Harvest Sees Expansion

Sweet Harvest Superfood Café, with a flagship store in Cold Spring, is adding another location in Wappingers Falls, on June 1 (2023) plus a Splashdown Beach location and a West Point Mili... Read More »

Take a Pantry Deep Dive

Chef and wellness coach Marie O’Brien, NBC-HWC, of Real Food FiXx, has launched a personalized, one-on-one Pantry Deep Dive program. Read More »

Make January ‘Veganuary’

With over a decade of experience, Christina Gdisis guides people through aspects of their lives that help them align to their truest nature—innate compassion. Read More »