spring Archives – Christiann Koepke

Make crispy seared salmon sliders with lemon arugula slaw to welcome burger season with a fresh, light and healthy seafood recipe. Make crispy seared salmon sliders with lemon arugula slaw to welcome burger season with a fresh, light and healthy …

Welcome fresh spring produce with a colorful roasted vegetable dish. This bright and zippy recipe for Roasted Carrots with Shallots, Fennel, and Mint features seasonal specialties like tri-color carrots and fresh herbs tied together with a cardamom-spiced seasoning. When spring …

It’s time to upgrade your breakfast game with a new plant-based twist on the classic bagel sandwich. Crunchy toasted salt bagels are the perfect vehicle for tangy cultured cashew spread and delicate carrot lox. Something tells me you won’t miss …

Homemade Salmon Gravlax doesn’t just make a stunning presentation. It also delivers bright, briny, savory, sweet, and salty flavors in every bite. This recipe may just become your new go-to brunch recipe that’s designed to impress. Making your own …

Mother’s Day will be different this year. Social distancing due to coronavirus is changing how we celebrate our loved ones. But just because we can’t gather and enjoy the company, it doesn’t mean you can’t cook something delicious to …

Spring is springing and I’m all about finding delicious recipes for cozy tea-time while also fending off the flu—cue, elderberries! We’ve been experiencing more sunny days here in Portland and on the west coast the last couple weeks – …

Strawberry season is here! I walked into the farmer’s market last Saturday and literally the air smelled like strawberries. It was an incredible experience. I just stood there for a bit, taking it all in! Oregon strawberries are the …

You know I love to pack up and head out… There’s nothing more incredible than enjoying a delicious meal outdoors. It’s National Picnic Day, so I couldn’t help but develop a recipe to help you do just that! This quinoa, …

There is a quote by Bryan Adam Castillo that says “Life does not consist of minutes and seconds – it consists of moments, people and forgiveness”. I wouldn’t be where I am in life without family and friends who …

Spring is upon us & Easter is quickly approaching …. and you know I love finding reasons to have friends over : ) . With life filling up more and more by each passing day, this year I decided …