Cook 2 Flourish

Another season of the school cooking classes are complete! 🎉
This year we concluded our cooking around the world class with a fiesta!!🌮 Here is fun recipe we made for our menu called Gallo Pinto, and we even used local farmer’s market cilantro!
We put our own spin on it, but it’s a dish you’ll likely find in Costa Rica and Nicaragua! (Enjoy the recipe in the last 2 photos)
As a little gift, the students received a mini salt shaker and Scripture card as a souvenir. Whether traveling abroad or connecting with those here in our own neighborhood, may we intentional to ask Jesus to help us be salt and light for His glory!

Matthew 5:13 The Message (Bible)
“Let me tell you
why you are here.
You’re here to be salt-seasoning
that brings out the
God-flavors of this earth.
If you lose your saltiness,
how will people taste godliness?...
Happy cooking!

One of my favorite things about visiting Amelia Island is going in to see my friend Kim at Amelia Linen and Wood💕

If you’re ever out in Amelia Island, Florida, treat yourself to a stroll through Amelia Linen & Wood! ✨ Amelia Linen and Wood

🌟 Join us for the Wise Women luncheons in February! Here is a personal invitation from our Speaker, Health Coach with Cook 2 Flourish, and Author, Robin Cook! We cannot wait for you to hear from Robin as she shares her inspiring presentation on "Loving Your Body From the Inside Out." Hurry and secure your seat now! Registration closes in just over a week, and you won't want to miss this empowering experience! Overland Park Luncheon - Wednesday, February 7 Lee’s Summit Luncheon - Thursday, February 8 🎟️ Event Details & Tickets through the link here: https://wisewomen.education/events/

It’s so good to be back in the kitchen with some amazing students!! 👩🏻‍🍳🧄

Once again we will be getting a taste of the nations through their unique cuisines and praying for them along the way! 🌍🙏🏻
We had the whole spice cabinet out with herbs from cumin to cinnamon, and everything in between! 🧄🧅🫚🌶️
The students got to sample gluten and dairy free recipes like:
🍴Ras El Hanout Baked Chicken
🍴Saudi Arabian Kabsa Rice
🍴Middle Eastern Spiced Muffins with Dates (swipe to see the recipe)
🍴Falafel
🍴Za'atar Roasted Veggies with local garlic
One of my dear friends from the Middle East shared some nuggets about her culture in a video for the students too! ❤️🌍
If you’ve had Middle Eastern food before, what’s your favorite dish?
Stay tuned for next month!

Thank you, farmer friends, for your beautiful harvest each week! 💚 This salad makes me smile reflecting on each hand that had a part in it!
🥗🥕🫑🫛🥦🌶️🥒🥑🍅

To make this one:
🥗Bed of organic spinach in an Ivy & Sparrow
bowl 😉
🥗Shredded kohlrabi (peel it 1st)
🥗Sliced English Cucumbers
🥗Heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
🥗Sliced onion/ green onion
🥗Purple Basil leaves (or purple cabbage for color)
🥗Bell Pepper top (looks like a flower)
🥗Cherry tomato for the inside of the pepper
🥗Lemon Olive oil, Tuscan Herb Olive Oil or your favorite dressing combo Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars
Enjoy!!
“Let all that I am praise the Lord;
may I never forget the
good things he does for me…
He fills my life with good things...”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103‬:‭2, 5‬a NLT‬‬

Today’s Market Salad Inspiration…

Leftover roasted: green beans, eggplant, and purple potatoes + tomatoes + radish + onion + purple basil on mixed greens

Light lemon tahini dressing with Heavenly Lemon olive oil drizzle.

Enjoy!!

Simple summer salads are equally beautiful as they are nutritious!
This one features greens from the Urban Bounty Salad Kit and other seasonal veggies from the market.
Drizzle a little olive oil and vinegar (my favorites are from Heavenly), and it's time to dig in! What salads are you enjoying currently?

Inspired by today’s market treasures…

Easy Breezy Caprese Boats

½ cup diced cucumber
½ cup diced heirloom tomato
2 Tablespoons minced red onion or green onion
5 purple basil leaves, minced
1 teaspoon golden oregano, minced (plus garnish)
½ Tablespoon basil olive oil
1 teaspoon Sicilian Lemon balsamic
Sea salt and pepper, to taste

- Toss gently and serve in lettuce boats 🙂

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