Lavender Lemonade

Recipe found on thecookierookie.com Serves 4   Ingredients: 6 cups water divided 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 3 Tbsp dried lavender 2 cups lemon juice Lemon slices and lavender petals for garnish Blue or purple food coloring (optional)   Directions: Over...

Pizza with Garlic Cream and Nettles

Recipe found on foodandwine.com Makes two 12″ pizzas Since raw nettles can cause temporary hives, make sure to handle them with gloves or tongs. Once cooked, the nettles lose their sting and have a deep, earthy flavor that ideally complements the garlic cream...

Nicoise Salad

Recipe found on loveandlemons.com Serves 4 to 6 Although this is a composed salad, it can easily be enjoyed over a bed of mixed greens, spinach and/or arugula.   Ingredients: 8 oz. small yellow or red potatoes 4 oz. fresh green beans, trimmed ¾ cup cooked white...

Maple Carrot Oatmeal Muffins

Recipe found on ecoparent.ca Ingredients: For the Muffins: 1 cup grated carrot 3/4 cup maple syrup, room temperature 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup quick oats 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4...

Healthyish Breakfast Sandwiches

Recipe sourced from bonappetit.com Makes 2 sandwiches Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, trimmed, cut in half through equator, peeled, separated into rings 1 tsp. soy sauce ½ tsp. garlic powder 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt ¼ cup finely chopped...