Category: Vegetables

Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta

Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout IngredientsComforting, Satisfying, Umami-Rich Mushroom Celeriac Ragout Spooned Over Soft, Luscious, Baked Polenta

After a few warm and comforting bites, it became obvious that cold weather had met its match. Each bite so satisfying, so luscious, so nurturing. Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta now tops my list for our “forget-the-turkey” Thanksgiving dinner. Continue reading Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta

Honeynut Squash with Toasted Quinoa, Feta, Arugula, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Honeynut Squash, Toasted Quinoa, Feta, Arugula with Apple Cider VinaigretteHoneynut Squash and Delicata – Vibrant, Sweet, Thin-Skinned Winter Squash

Weighing less than a pound each with deeply honey-colored skin and vibrant orange flesh, petite Honeynut squash easily fit in the palm of a hand. At their tastiest when roasted, their flavor deepens when served warm. With its layers of flavor, Continue reading Honeynut Squash with Toasted Quinoa, Feta, Arugula, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Got Summer Squash? Eleven Recipes To Make the Most of It

Roasted Summer SquashGot Summer Squash? Here’s A Recipe Round-Up for Zucchini, Yellow, Crookneck and Pattypan, Too

Everywhere I go, people want to know, just what to do with all their summer squash. Got summer squash? I’ve got eleven easy and delicious recipes for you to enjoy your abundance in style. Get ready to grate, spiralize, noodle, ribbon and slice that squash. Then bake, roast, Continue reading Got Summer Squash? Eleven Recipes To Make the Most of It

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

Tomato Feta Olive Preserved Lemon Salad Offers A Taste of Morocco

Cherry & Grape Tomatoes

Tomato Feta Olive Preserved Lemon Salad – Fresh. Clean. Bold. Juicy. Bright. Satisfying.

A friend returning from Morocco gifted me a bottle of culinary Argan oil. I immediately opened it and took a sniff. Mmm, such a unique and nutty smell. Intrigued, I began reading about culinary Argan oil and looking for recipes. Continue reading Tomato Feta Olive Preserved Lemon Salad Offers A Taste of Morocco

Cannellini Bean Salad – Crisp, Creamy, Crunchy, Tangy, Vibrant, Satisfying

French Breakfast RadishesCannellini Bean Salad with Snap Peas, Radishes, Cucumbers, Greens & Goat Cheese Tossed in a Sherry Mustard Vinaigrette

Such a great salad. Full flavored with its tangy Sherry Mustard Vinaigrette dressing, crisp and crunchy with an abundance of garden vegetables and greens, and hearty and satisfying with marinated cannellini beans. Enjoy Cannellini Continue reading Cannellini Bean Salad – Crisp, Creamy, Crunchy, Tangy, Vibrant, Satisfying

Golden Beets & Barley Risotto – Deliciously Creamy and Richly-Textured

Golden Beets & Barley Risotto – Deliciously Creamy and Richly-Textured

Golden Beets & Barley Risotto with Grated Beets and Beet Greens

Two pounds of golden beets topped my what-to-buy list for Saturday’s farmers’ market. First, though, I bought fresh snap peas and a pound of garlic scapes for Garlic Scape Pesto from my favorite farmers. Then, I headed straight to the gorgeous produce display of he-who-is becoming Continue reading Golden Beets & Barley Risotto – Deliciously Creamy and Richly-Textured