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

Mushroom Farrotto with Peas and Greens — Vegan, Non-Dairy

Last Swiss Chard Harvest for the YearHearty, Warm and Comforting One-Pot Mushroom Farrotto

Craving something warm and comforting?  From its heady aromas filling your home while cooking, to the savory deliciousness of the mushrooms and creamy farro, Mushroom Farrotto with Peas and Greens is both a colorful side dish and entrée, perfectly suited for the cooler fall and Continue reading Mushroom Farrotto with Peas and Greens — Vegan, Non-Dairy

Broccoli Golden Cauliflower Salad with Fresh Ginger Miso Dressing

Broccoli Golden Cauliflower Salad with Fresh Ginger Miso Dressing

Fresh, Bright, Crisp and Easy Broccoli Golden Cauliflower Salad

I so look forward to our Saturday morning farmers market. Especially now when there’s such an abundance of summer produce on display. A week ago Saturday, I came home with the deepest green fresh broccoli and the only golden cauliflower at the market. Continue reading Broccoli Golden Cauliflower Salad with Fresh Ginger Miso Dressing

Balsamic Beet Salad – Fresh Herbs, Toasted Walnuts, Feta Cheese

Balsamic Beet Salad with Golden Beets

Balsamic Beet Salad Made with Golden or Red Beets Tossed in Balsamic Herb & Garlic Dressing

Until a few weeks ago, roasting was my preferred way to cook beets. (Actually, the only way I cooked beets.) I’d not heard of nor considered steaming beets. Though, steam them I did. To my surprise, the steamed beet Continue reading Balsamic Beet Salad – Fresh Herbs, Toasted Walnuts, Feta Cheese

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

Slow Roasted Cherry & Grape Tomatoes Intensify Tomato Deliciousness

Cherry & Grape Tomato MedleySlow Roasting Makes Good Tomatoes Great – So Easy, So Sweet, So Flavorful

Unless greenhouse grown, peak tomato season in Montana is at least a month away. (Though, it does look like it may be sooner for my dwarf Sweet & Neat Tomato plant, which already boasts 50 tomatoes in the process of ripening.) When life gives you good tomatoes, Continue reading Slow Roasted Cherry & Grape Tomatoes Intensify Tomato Deliciousness

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