Every month we highlight a recipe by local foodies and chefs, celebrating flavors that complement the season. From cozy winter warmers to fresh summer bites, explore this curated collection and bring the taste of the Gorge to your table.
Registered Dietitian Sarah Harper shares with us this bright, crunchy, and satisfying grain bowl inspired by the California classic Green Goddess Dressing.
A mix of quinoa, watermelon radish, cucumber, bell pepper, green onion, and fresh herbs is paired with a creamy, cashew-based Green Goddess dressing that ties everything together.
If you’re going above and beyond a stuffed animal and boxed chocolates this Valentine’s Day, try these Cheesecake Cookie Cups for a special homemade dessert. Made with love, it’s a perfect combination of sweet and creamy.
This One Pot Creamy Coconut Rotisserie Chicken Soup is hearty, fresh, and perfect for winter in the Columbia Gorge. Sweet potatoes bring cozy warmth, while lime juice and coconut milk add a bright, creamy balance. With tender chicken, fresh herbs, and over 30g of protein per serving, it’s nourishing, flavorful, and ready in under an hour. By Registered Dietitian Sarah Harper.
Savor the sweetness of the season with these chocolate chip marshmallow cookies, a mouthful of gooey, chewy perfection. See the full recipe by Registered Dietitian Sarah Harper.
Savor the season in the Gorge with pumpkin bisque and chestnuts.
By Registered Dietitian Sarah Harper
This cozy autumnal recipe, ready in about an hour, transforms a can of pumpkin purée and cooked chestnuts into a rich, aromatic bisque.
Celebrate Fall’s Arrival with One-Bowl Acorn Squash Bread
By Registered Dietitian Sarah Harper
If you enjoy banana bread, pumpkin bread, or zucchini bread, you’ll love the unique twist of acorn squash bread. Moist, tender, and mildly flavored acorn squash comes together harmoniously with cinnamon and vanilla to create a sophisticated twist on traditional quick bread.
Refreshing Lemon Cucumber Salad
By Registered Dietitian Sarah Harper
When Life Gives You Lemon Cucumbers, Make Lemon Cucumber Salad. When it comes to easy summer salads, this Lemon Cucumber Salad stands out with its bright flavors and crunchy texture.
A Simple Summer Salad - The Burrata Caprese
By Registered Dietitian Sarah Harper
When summer calls for light and effortless meals, this simple salad is your go-to: ripe local tomatoes, fresh aromatic basil, sweet and creamy burrata, all topped with peppery, locally grown microgreens.
Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Janice Bell of Arome Hood River shares a Brussels Sprouts recipe that is simple, elegant, and tender with a bit of crunch, and featuring Arome’s Black Mission Fig Balsamic and healthful, delicious, seasonally sourced Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
