Recipes

Okanagan Heriloom Caprese Salad

Appetizers

The best Caprese salad you’ll ever have! Great ingredients are the key. Use ripe summer tomatoes, burrata or mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil. Recipe yields 4 generous or 6 smaller servings.

Ingredients:  INGREDIENTS 2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes or the best ripe tomatoes available 8-ounc...

Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Appetizers

These Vietnamese spring rolls are fresh, not fried! They’re the perfect party appetizer or light meal. The peanut sauce sends them over the top. Recipe yields 8 spring rolls.

Ingredients:  INGREDIENTS Spring Rolls 2 ounces rice vermicelli or maifun brown rice noodles* 1 teaspoo...

Okanagan Pear & Apple Crisps

These make a wonderful, quick and pretty darn healthy dessert. They’re also delicious for breakfast with a big dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt. You could also top them with vanilla bean ice cream or maple-sweetened whipped cream. Feel free to gussy them up with a sprinkle of lemon zest. No matter how you eat them, you’re going to love them!

Ingredients:  INGREDIENTS 4 D’Anjou pears or Okanagan Royal Gala apples Scant ½ cup...

Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle

Appetizers

You can make classic tomato-basil bruschetta at home with simple, fresh ingredients. It’s easy! Start by dicing your tomatoes (see step 2) to give them time to drain while you work on the remaining ingredients. Recipe yields 20 to 24 small toasts.

Ingredients:  INGREDIENTS 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 5 to 6 medium tomatoes, but...

Crispy Apple & Kohlrabi Salad

Salads

This super simple kohlrabi salad features Sunrise apple, lemon, tarragon and olive oil! It’s a delicious and unique fall side salad. You’ll love it! Recipe yields 4 side servings or 2 large.

Ingredients:  INGREDIENTS 2 small kohlrabi (about 1 pound, I used the green variety but purpl...

Stuffed Red Peppers

Entrees

These healthy vegetarian stuffed peppers are full of lentils, couscous, basil and feta! They’re simple to make and go great with a side salad. Recipe yields 8 stuffed peppers (which I’d say is 4 servings, since these are light!).

Ingredients:  INGREDIENTS Roasted peppers 4 large red bell peppers, halved vertically, seeded and me...

Vegan Okanagan Cherry Chocolate Cake

Desserts

This decadent chocolate cherry cake is made healthier with whole wheat flour and fresh cherries. It’s vegan, too, but you don’t have to tell!

Ingredients:  Ingredients 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 te...

Okanagan Peach Bellini Cocktail

Appetizers

Bellini cocktails are perfect for summertime! For this simple and delicious recipe, you’ll only need ripe, juicy peaches and Prosecco. Recipe yields 5 bellinis; multiply for a crowd.

Ingredients:  Ingredients 4 medium ripe Okanagan peaches (1 ½ pounds), plus a few peach sli...

Favorite Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast

These breakfast tacos are the best! This simple meal is the perfect use for leftover veggies, and you can serve these egg tacos for lunch or dinner, too. Recipe yields 4 hearty tacos (or 6 lighter tacos, for which you’ll need 2 more tortillas). This recipe is easily halved or doubled.

Ingredients:  Ingredients 4 small flour or corn tortillas 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon sour cream (or milk)...

Mango "Burrito" Bowls with Crispy Tofu and Peanut Sauce

Entrees

Think of these mango bowls as a Thai spin on your favorite burrito bowl. This recipe features brown rice, fresh mango, tofu and peanut sauce. You will have time to prepare the produce while the tofu and rice cook, so get started on those elements first. Recipe yields 4 bowls.

Ingredients:  INGREDIENTS Crispy baked tofu and rice 1 block (12 to 15 ounces) organic extra-firm to...

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