

Recipe: Mushroom and Chickpea Stew
Servings: 4-6 people Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter, or coconut oil 2 cups chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 package fresh mushrooms, cleaned and chopped coarsely 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon capers (packed in salt) 1⁄2 cup oil cured black olives, pitted 1 tablespoon oregano salt and pepper Options you can add chicken or shrimp if you would like to add prote


Watermelon Heirloom Tomato Salad
What a refreshing salad for a mid-day or after school snack! Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients: 8 cups 1-1/4-inch chunks seedless watermelon (about 6 pounds) 3 pounds ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cored, cut into 1-1/4-inch chunks (about 6 cups) 1 teaspoon (or more) fleur de sel or sea salt 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons chopped assorted fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and mint)