making mealtime easier
since 2007
ABOUT COOKIN' WITH KIM
Chef Kim has always had a passion for making mealtime easier, it’s more than a tagline; it’s the vision and driving force behind everything she creates at Cookin' with Kim.
As the business evolves, Chef Kim is excited to step into a new chapter in the kitchen. She has expanded her catering options from mornings to evenings to accommodate both personal and business mealtime needs.
Enjoy a fully prepared dinner party in one of our dining rooms, or join Chef Kim in the kitchen for a hands-on cookin' experience before gathering around the table to indulge. Wonderful for couples, families, small groups, team building etc. Offerings also include cooking birthday parties for all ages and her popular seasonal summer camps.
Looking ahead, Chef Kim will be expanding her popular granola bites with convenient pre-orders for Saturday morning pickup, along with a new membership program offering pickup, delivery, or nationwide shipping.
Let Chef Kim take the stress out of mealtime so you can focus on what matters most, enjoying the moment!
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY GREEK SALAD
YIELD: 4 servings
1 cup Cherry tomatoes
1 cup Cucumber
1 each Green Bell Pepper
½ Red Onion
½ c Kalamata Olives
½ c Feta
RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
¼ c Red wine vinegar
1 tsp Garlic
½ T Oregano
¼ tsp Stoneground Mustard
1 cup Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
CRISPY CHICKPEAS
1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 tsp each Granulated Garlic, Onion
½ Tbls Oregano
Salt and pepper
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the chickpeas on a kitchen towel and pat them dry. Remove any loose skins. Transfer the dried chickpeas to the baking sheet and toss them with a drizzle of olive oil and generous pinches of salt.
FOCUSSING ON MEATLESS MEALS FOR EARTH DAY
What difference does ONE meatless meal per week make?
Small changes add up fast.
For ONE person:
Skipping meat once per week for a year roughly equals:
- 🚗 Taking your car off the road for ~6–8 weeks
- 💧 Saving 20,000–30,000 gallons of water
- 🌳 Saving about 1/10 of an acre of forest
- 🌍 Cutting 150–250 pounds of CO₂ emissions
That’s just one person.
You do not need to go vegetarian to make a difference.
Environmental experts often say:
“The most realistic climate diet is simply less meat, not no meat.”
🌎 Environmental benefits of meatless meals
- 1.Lower greenhouse gas emissions
- 2.Huge water savings 💧
Approximate water to produce 1 pound of food:
Beef: ~1,800 gallons
Pork: ~700 gallons
Chicken: ~500 gallons
Beans: ~250 gallons
Vegetables: ~50 gallons
That water includes growing animal feed, drinking water, processing
3.Less land use & deforestation
4.Reduced pollution
Plant-based meals reduce these impacts significantly.
Roast the chickpeas for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Ovens can vary, if your chickpeas are not crispy enough, keep going until they are!
Remove from the oven and, while the chickpeas are still warm, toss with granulated garlic, onion and oregano
