Katy’s Wild Mushroom Stuffing
Hi, Katy here! My Wild Mushroom Stuffing is a family classic. I find the ingredient amounts can really be up to your preferences. Folks who love whole wheat bread use it. Those who like more…
Almost Hands-Free Risotto with Butternut and Toasted Pepitas
Healthy Living is pleased to feature seasonal recipes from the ‘favorites list’ of Gather Round Chef Service, a Burlington-based personal chef company led by Chef Ariel Voorhees. This month’s recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto with Toasted…
Green Beans with Almonds
Serves: 4 Instructions: Blanch green beans in salted boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain. In a skillet, heat oil or butter. Add garlic and almonds; cook 2 minutes over medium to low heat. Toss…
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Serves: 4 Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. Roast 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
Cranberry Sauce
Serves: 6–8 Instructions: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, salt, and orange juice. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries…
Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Serves: 4 Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and roast 5 more minutes until…
Maple Butternut Carrot Soup
Serves: 4–6 Instructions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash, carrots, vegetable broth, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Bring to…
Summer cucumber limeade spritzer mocktail
In a tall glass, gently muddle the cucumber, and half the mint. Fill the glass with ice. Add the remaining mint and basil. Squeeze the lime into the glass and then add the squeezed lime…
Summer Citrus Smoothie
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more juice if needed. Serve chilled.
Hemp Seed Energy Balls
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir to combine well. Roll tablespoon size balls, wet hands can help! Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan and pop in the freezer for 10-20 minutes to…
Peanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding
Mash your banana and add to a glass jar with the rest of your ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate 2-3 hours and enjoy!
Grilled Garlicky Pork Chops with Lemon & Rosemary
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place the pork chops in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Turn to coat well. Refrigerate…
Berry Banana Protein Smoothie
Instructions Add cottage cheese, banana, mixed berries, honey, protein powder, and milk or juice to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy!
Protein-Packed Cheesy Dip
Instructions In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk to the pan, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth. Stir in…
Protein-Packed “Cheesecake” Dip
Instructions In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding…
Cottage Cheese and Avocado Protein Toast
Instructions Toast the bread slices until golden brown. Spread a layer of mashed avocado on each slice of toast. Spoon cottage cheese over the avocado and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if…
Smoky Paprika and Honey Marinade for Spatchcock Chicken
How to Spatchcock a Chicken Place the chicken breast-side down on a cutting board. Using sharp kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone from tail to neck, removing it completely. Discard or save…

















