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

Kale Sugar Snap Pea Salad w/ Lime Ginger Miso Dressing

Patio Flower TroughPeaches, Almonds, Goat Cheese, Too – Summer Perfection Right On Cue

With the balanced flavors of the Fresh Lime Ginger Miso Dressing brightening every bite, this is kale salad at its best. Enjoy this versatile Kale Sugar Snap Pea Salad throughout the year. During the summer months, replace the fresh peaches with apricots, plums, nectarines, cherries, grapes Continue reading Kale Sugar Snap Pea Salad w/ Lime Ginger Miso Dressing

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

Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions with Lentils & Greens

elicata Squash, Purple Onion, French Lentils, Garlic, Greensreens

This Thanksgiving, Find Joy in the Small Things, the Simple Things

More than ever, this year is about expressing gratitude for what we do have, for finding joy in the small and simple. Which for many of us means creating a simplified Thanksgiving menu that sparks joy. We’ll be enjoying this bright and flavorful Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions, with Lentils & Greens, Continue reading Roasted Delicata Squash & Onions with Lentils & Greens

Toasted Pumpkin Sesame Seed Sprinkle – Ten Minutes to Glory

Toasted Pumpkin Sesame Seed Sprinkle on Turkish Lentil Carrot StewSprinkle Healthy Crunchy Seed Studded Topping on Most Everything

Today you get a recipe. Little to no commentary. A few photos. Over seven weeks of sheltering-at-home has seemingly silenced my writing voice. Today, though, I am grateful to once again connect with you through food. An easy-to-make—and delicious enough to eat straight Continue reading Toasted Pumpkin Sesame Seed Sprinkle – Ten Minutes to Glory

Honey Roasted Apples – Fragrant, Flavorful, Tender, Delicious, Easy

Honey Roasted ApplesHoney Roasted Apples with Honey Butter Caramel Sauce Studded with Toasted Sesame Seeds, Flavored with Rose Water and Vanilla

Honey Roasted Apples (recipe) were my dinner tonight. In my defense, even after two weeks of testing and tasting, photos were needed for the blog and the caramel sauce a last refinement. So, I roasted a batch of apples. Once a serving was plated Continue reading Honey Roasted Apples – Fragrant, Flavorful, Tender, Delicious, Easy

Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake with Greek Honey Yogurt and Fresh Blackberries

Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake

Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake – Easy, Healthy-ish, Delicious

Most everyone enjoys carrot cake. But years ago, before you ever had a slice, could you even imagine why anyone would put carrots in a cake? And then you tasted it. And all was right with the world. I’m guessing that once you get over scrunching up your face and asking, “beets in a cake?” Continue reading Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake with Greek Honey Yogurt and Fresh Blackberries