--- title: Your No Fool description: Happy April and happy new moon. This week's menu mixes it up, keeping dishes aligned with lighter early spring style foods and bright with punchy flavours.  image: https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/Smoothie%20Blueberry%20hemp%20collage.jpg --- [![Botanical Kitchen](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/Botanical-Main-logo.png)](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [RECIPES](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipe_category/) - [MEMBERSHIPS](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-botanical-kitchen-membership/) - [Chef’s Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/patch-to-plate-weekly-menus/) - [Whole Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/whole-plant-life/) - [About Memberships](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-botanical-kitchen-membership/) - [Free Trial Chefs Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/patch-to-plate/) - [Free Trial Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/whole-plant-life/) - [GIft Chef's Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/gift-patch-to-plate/) - [Gift Whole Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/register/gift-whole-plant-life/) - [Membership FAQs](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/membership-faqs/) - PROGRAMS - [ABOUT 14 DAY RESET](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/14-day-reset-program-about/) - [Register Chef Table](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/chefs-table-14-day-food-as-medicine-reset-register/) - [Register Plant Life](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/whole-plant-life-14-day-food-as-medicine-reset-register/) - [Start Reset](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/14-day-reset-program-start/) - [1:1 Private Consultations](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/functional-nutrition-consultation/) - [ABOUT](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-company/) - [Botanical Kitchen](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-company/) - [Karina Hines](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-karina-hines/) - [Kitchen Journal Blog](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [Project Portfolio](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/project-portfolio/) - [CLASSES + EVENTS](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/media-events/) - [SHOP](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/shop-supplements-and-herbals/) - [Supplements](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/shop-supplements-and-herbals/) - [Natural Body & Beauty](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/shop-body-and-beauty/) - CONTACT - [Contact us](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/contact/) - [Media Kit](https://info.botanicalkitchen.com/mediakit-0) - [References](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/bibliography/) - [Login](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/login) ![basket of veg photo finish](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/basket%20of%20veg%20photo%20finish.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=basket%20of%20veg%20photo%20finish.jpg "basket of veg photo finish") # BOTANICAL KITCHEN BLOG RECIPES + SHOPPING LIST + PREP LIST - Print ## BOTANICAL KITCHEN BLOG # Your No Fool Authored by: Karina Hines ![](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/Smoothie%20Blueberry%20hemp%20collage.jpg)  Your No Fool ~ cooking fabulous, flavourful and nourishing recipes each week to strengthen your body, mind & spirit! Happy April and happy new moon in Aries, a time of new beginnings, the element of fire with energy that fuels creativity and makes stuff happen. Spring traditionally is the season to focus on our liver, gall bladder and digestion in holistic healing practices like Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Eastern and Western Herbalism. A time to eat lighter, cleansing foods in tune with growing seasonal greens. A time to awaken and ready our bodies for the warmer expansive seasons, ignite our digestive fire with bitter and spicy flavours and let go of all that no longer serves us as we spring forward. This week’s menu mixes it up, keeping dishes aligned with lighter early spring style foods and bright with punchy flavours.  wishing you a happy new moon and vibrant health K OUR FOOD AS MEDICINE RECIPES - ## [![Smoothie Blueberry hemp collage](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smoothie%20Blueberry%20hemp%20collage.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=Smoothie%20Blueberry%20hemp%20collage.jpg) Blueberry Hemp + Flaxseed Smoothie](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/blueberry-hemp-smoothies/) - ## [![Kimchi Kale Frittata](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kimchi%20Kale%20Frittata.jpg?width=1080&height=810&name=Kimchi%20Kale%20Frittata.jpg) Kimchi & Kale Frittata](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/kimchi-kale-frittata/) - ## [![Harissa Roasted Carrot Quinoa](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Harissa%20Roasted%20Carrot%20Quinoa.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=Harissa%20Roasted%20Carrot%20Quinoa.jpg) Harissa Roasted Carrots & Herb Quinoa](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/harissa-roasted-carrots-herb-quinoa/) - ## [![Radish, Radicchio & Lettuce Salad](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Radish%2c%20Radicchio%20%26%20Lettuce%20Salad.jpg?width=1080&height=810&name=Radish%2c%20Radicchio%20%26%20Lettuce%20Salad.jpg) Crunchy Salad w/ Mustard Vinaigrette](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/crunchy-salad-reds-and-greens/) - ## [![Chicken Pumpkin & Kale Curry](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chicken%20Pumpkin%20%26%20Kale%20Curry.jpeg?width=1080&height=810&name=Chicken%20Pumpkin%20%26%20Kale%20Curry.jpeg) Chicken & Kale Curry](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/chicken-kale-curry/) - ## [![Apple Blueberry Oat Crisp](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Apple%20Blueberry%20Oat%20Crisp.jpg?width=1080&height=810&name=Apple%20Blueberry%20Oat%20Crisp.jpg) Apple & Blueberry Oat Crisp](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipes/apple-blueberry-oat-crisp/) SHOPPING LIST AT A GLANCE OUR RECIPES USE SIMILAR INGREDIENTS EACH WEEK TO HELP YOU BUILD A WORKING PANTRY ingredient focus: affordable + sensible + seasonal + sustainable Review each Recipe for Serving Ideas | Swaps & Substitutions + Additions.  Choose what you like! Please support your local farms ~ because nutrition begins in the soil with strength from our farmers. ### FRUIT & VEG HERBS - Apples - Celery - Onion - Garlic - Ginger - Carrots - Squash - Red Cabbage - Spring Greens - Lettuce  - Spinach - Kale - Radish - Parsley - Scallions - Cilantro | Herbs ### NUTS & SEEDS & DRIED FRUITS - Pumpkin Seeds - Flax Seeds - Hemp Seeds ### SPICES + OILS + VINEGAR - Olive Oil - Apple Cider Vinegar - Sherry Vinegar - Coconut Oil - Dijon Mustard - Harissa Paste - Sea Salt - Pepper - Smoked Paprika - Cumin  - Chilli Flakes - Curry Powder - Cinnamon - Pumpkin Spice     ### PANTRY - Tin Tomatoes - Tomato Paste - Quinoa - Oats | Oat Flour - Baking Powder - Apple Sauce - Vanilla - Honey | Maple ### FRIDGE | FREEZER - Frozen Blueberries - Eggs - Yoghurt | Kefir - Kimchi - Chicken  PREP AHEAD OPTIONS Apple & Blueberry Crisp Chicken & Kale Curry - add greens + herbs when serving Salad + Dressing Cook Quinoa Cut up vegetables Karina's tips + Food for thought Spring traditionally is the season to focus on our liver, gall bladder and digestion in holistic healing practices like Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Eastern and Western Herbalism. - Print ![root-vegetable_cta_banner-scaled](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/root-vegetable_cta_banner-scaled.jpg "root-vegetable_cta_banner-scaled") weekly news ![](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/heart-1.png)letter join patch to PLATE membership [![June 1st 2021](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4492132/bfea87df-b3f1-48c3-9757-21315d42e57a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4492132/bfea87df-b3f1-48c3-9757-21315d42e57a) ![BK logo in white](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/hubfs/BK%20logo%20in%20white.png "BK logo in white") ### Food is a Powerful Tool in Healthcare Receive our Food as Medicine Newsletter. ### Pages - [Home](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [About Us](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-company/) - [Membership Plans](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-botanical-kitchen-membership/) - [Recipes](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipe_category/) - [Media & Events](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/media-events/) - [Contact Us](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/contact/) - [Blog](https://blog.botanicalkitchen.com/) - [Membership FAQs](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/membership-faqs/) - [References](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/bibliography/) ### Legal - [Terms](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/privacy-policy/) ### Follow Us [![](https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/substrack-white-icon.png)](https://substack.com/@karinahinesbotanicalkitchen) Copyright © 2026. 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