Recipes – Page 2 – Goldfinch Wellness

polenta

Emily Cooney March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 Blog, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals Tagged corn meal, local ingredients, pesto, polenta, simple meal

It’s important to get non-GMO/ organic corn meal in this recipe. I’m so fortunate to have access to locally grown, organic blue & yellow corn meal from the Tamaya...

arugula beet salad

Emily Cooney March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, health, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged arugula, beets, salads, springtime

An arugula beet salad is so delicious, and especially supportive in the springtime. You can make this with sliced or shredded roasted beets, pickled beets or roasted beets that...

pesto!

Emily Cooney March 26, 2022March 27, 2022 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, health, medicine of nature, nourishment, Recipes, Sauces/ Dips/ Dressings, Stoke the fire/Cleanse, Vegetables / Sides Tagged almonds, arugula, basil, chard, cilantro, ecosystem, edible weeds, greens, kale, microbiome, minestrone, olive oil, parsley, pasta, pesto, polenta, pumpkin seeds, sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds, vegetarian, walnuts

Pesto is one of my all-time favorite ways to bring a burst of green goodness into our meals. Color is so so important, not just because it activates the...

lemon parsley quinoa

Emily Cooney March 25, 2022May 20, 2022 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals, soups, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged Ayurveda, Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook, freshly ground spices, ghee, Kate O'Donnell, kitchari, quinoa, simple meal, spice mix, spices, vegetarian

This is so divine. So easy to make. And so satisfying. My son is not a fan of quinoa otherwise but he is totally in love with this dish....

another delicious supper

Emily Cooney March 15, 2022March 16, 2022 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, habits, health, Kitchen Basics, making space, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged cleanse, clearing space, feast for the senses, habits, kimchi, local ingredients, natural energy, nourishment, quinoa, simple meals

I love cooking. I love taking in the colors, flavors, tastes, and smells… I love the transformative process of ingredients becoming meals. But honestly, I only use recipes about...

Sesame Date Oat Cakes

Emily Cooney December 9, 2021December 11, 2021 Blog, desserts, Emily's Kitchen, health, nourishment, Recipes Tagged dairy-free, dates, dessert, desserts, nourishing, oats, sesame tahini, vegan, wholesome

This recipe is from Kate O’Donnell’s Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind, which I highly recommend both for its simple, nourishing recipes and the beautiful presentation of...

Red Lentil Butternut Soup

Emily Cooney October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Blog, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals, soups Tagged butternut, fall soup, ghee, ginger, red lentils, simple meals, simple soups, soup

I made this recipe up today. It was a cold, windy day, I had butternuts aplenty from the farm stand, and some warming soup sounded perfect. In the morning...

Simple Beet Soup

Emily Cooney October 10, 2021October 15, 2021 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals, soups Tagged almond milk, beets, blended soups, simple soup, simple soups

This beautifully simple (and beautifully colorful!) recipe comes from Kate O’Donnell’s Everyday Ayurvedic Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind. Kate’s cookbooks have become indispensable in my kitchen. She offers...

Red Lentil Masala

Emily Cooney October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 Blog, Emily's Kitchen, Recipes, simple meals Tagged lentils, quick meals, simple meals, vegetarian

Ultra simple, so delicious and super easy to make. Win! Red lentils are high in iron and much faster cooking than other lentils.They break up as they cook and...

Tahini Three Ways

Emily Cooney October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, Recipes, Sauces/ Dips/ Dressings Tagged dressings, healthy fats, miso, sauces/ dips/ dressings, sesame, simple vegetables, tahini

Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It’s a key ingredient in hummus, and is a fantastic base for dressings. Sesame seeds are nourishing ~ they’re high in...