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Keep it fresh and simple this month with our how-to on satisfying power bowls

Power bowls are one of the hot trends in the food world today. You’ve probably noticed them popping up all over menus across town. This just might be a trend worth perpetuating.

The concept is easy and versatile, and it can be customized to suit any palate. It’s a complete meal in a bowl and a great balance of protein, carbs and veggies that is satisfying and delicious. They’re also easy to prepare in advance—plan on about 30-40 minutes of meal prep—yet they will yield several healthy meals throughout the week.

For this month’s menu, we wanted to put together something simple for the hot days of June. The ingredients are fresh, there isn’t a lot of time spent over a hot stove, and you’ll feel good about yourself during a time of year when we’re all trying to get ready for a season of days at the beach or pool.

And what’s more refreshing to wash down those grains and veggies than a citrusy cocktail? We’re diving into the tradition of Daisy cocktails with a homemade raspberry simple syrup.

Read on for the recipes, and enjoy these warm, sunny days!

On the menu

Power Bowl

Perfect Roasted Vegetables

Daisy Cocktails with Raspberry Simple Syrup

Recipes by Tracey Koch


This article was originally published in the June 2021 issue of 225 magazine.

Tracey Koch
Tracey Koch has been creating recipes, instructing cooking classes for both kids and adults, and writing food columns in the Baton Rouge area for over 25 years. She began writing her favorite column, “Dining In,” back in 2013. Find it featured in the Taste section of 225 Magazine every month. When she is not in the kitchen developing and testing new recipes, she is writing stories for her children’s book series about a little goose from Toulouse.