Farro Salad with Castelvetrano Olives, Walnuts, Herbs, Cranberries

Quarter Pitted Castelvetrano OlivesNutty, Chewy, Colorful, Delicious Vegan Summer-into-Fall Salad

We’re in the midst of that most wonderful time of year—when a golden hue adorns the trees, the leaves are changing color, and the air feels clean and crisp. The time for transitioning from the height of summer produce into heartier, summer-into-fall salads. Continue reading Farro Salad with Castelvetrano Olives, Walnuts, Herbs, Cranberries

Gazpacho Chilled Soup Celebrates Summer’s Amazing Vegetables

Gazpacho Family PortraitCool, Refreshing, Flavorful Gazpacho Combats Summer’s HeatNo Cooking Required

Make chilled Gazpacho now during the height of late summer ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and peppers, fresh herbs and sweet purple onions. Enjoy them all in one delicious, exceptionally flavorful, mildly spicy bowl of soup. Gazpacho is an incredibly fast and easy soup to prepare. Continue reading Gazpacho Chilled Soup Celebrates Summer’s Amazing Vegetables

Miso Cilantro Pesto with Ramen, Carrot Noodles & Roasted Asparagus

Millet Brown Rice RamenCreamy, Fresh, Light, Vegan, Dairy & Gluten Free

A new family favorite. So unexpected to have so much texture, flavor and delight in a bowl of ramen noodles that’s low in fat, non-dairy and gluten-free. There’s also the added enjoyment of making and eating carrot noodles. When made with a julienne peeler and lightly cooked, you get to twirl the carrot noodles Continue reading Miso Cilantro Pesto with Ramen, Carrot Noodles & Roasted Asparagus

Toasted Hazelnut Gremolata with Green Beans for the Holidays

Toasted Hazelnut GremolataToasted Hazelnuts, Parsley, Lemon Zest & Juice, Garlic & EVOO

Do include green beans even if you’re simplifying Thanksgiving dinner this year. Treat those green beans well with this easy yet sophisticated recipe for Toasted Hazelnut Gremolata with Green Beans. Delicious, both for holiday entertaining and throughout the year. Toasted Hazelnut Gremolata adds a burst of fresh and bright flavor Continue reading Toasted Hazelnut Gremolata with Green Beans for the Holidays

A Menu for You Celebrating July 4th and Summer, Too

A Menu for You Celebrating July 4thEnjoy Classic Guacamole to Veggie Burgers to Red, White & Blue Potato Salad and More

Here are some early summer favorite recipes in a menu for you celebrating July 4th and summer, too. Whether you celebrate by yourself this year or with a family member or two or with friends, make something wonderful. Continue reading A Menu for You Celebrating July 4th and Summer, Too

Versatile Vegetable Soup – A Template for Cooking with the Seasons

Versatile Ingredients for Vegetable SoupVersatile Vegetable Soup Recipe for Customizing A Great Pot of Soup as You Like It All Year Long

Use this stress-free recipe as a template for making a big batch of richly flavored vegetable soup. Use the template to customize the ingredients to suit your taste, according to the season, and what’s in your pantry, refrigerator or garden. With this Continue reading Versatile Vegetable Soup – A Template for Cooking with the Seasons

Summer Farmers Market Vegetable Roast – “Blistered” Vegetables

Tossing Snap Peas & RadishesSummer Farmers Market Vegetable Roast from Guest Blogger Heide Boyden

Blistered peas, blistered carrots, blistered tomatoes. Having recently traveled to Chicago, and before that Los Angeles, I spotted the word “blistered” on a number of restaurant menus.  Upon investigation, I determined that blistered was just a “hot” new word for roasted. Continue reading Summer Farmers Market Vegetable Roast – “Blistered” Vegetables