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

2018’s Favorite New Recipes on Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious!

2018's Favorite New Recipes on Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious2018’s Favorite New Recipes Plus All-Time Favorite: Fermented Giardiniera

Let’s take a look at some of the patterns in 2018’s favorite new recipes. You chose recipes in most every category from appetizer to dessert. All are plant-based and focus on seasonal ingredients. They’re all gluten-free. Some Continue reading 2018’s Favorite New Recipes on Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious!

Thanksgiving Recipes – 18 Favorite Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts

Thanksgiving Recipes – 18 Favorite Recipes from Appetizers to DessertsThanksgiving Recipes Plus a Guide for a Stress-Free Holiday

Two weeks to one of the best meals of the year. Fabulous food, family, friends, laughter and memories. . .who could ask for anything more? Well, if you’re asking for tried-and-true favorite Thanksgiving recipes and a Thanksgiving Checklist, read on. Continue reading Thanksgiving Recipes – 18 Favorite Recipes from Appetizers to Desserts

Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon VinaigretteRadicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad – Layer Upon Layer of Flavor, Texture, Color

“Wow. I’ve never had a salad like this. Really good. Delicious. Beautiful.” Such were the comments about Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette during last Saturday’s cooking class. With bold flavors and bright colors, this salad makes Continue reading Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa

Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa Toasted Quinoa – Protein-Rich Quinoa Makes A Meal Out of a Bowl of Soup

The idea came to me a couple of weeks ago while enjoying a bowl of Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup. Hmm, I thought, this soup would be perfect over a scoop of quinoa. Maybe even toasted quinoa. Interesting thought considering that I’d never before tasted toasted quinoa. Continue reading Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa

Golden Beet Farrotto – Farro Risotto, Greens, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs

Golden Beet Farrotto Golden Beet Farrotto – A Creamy, Saucy, Toothsome Golden Risotto Made with Farro

Intrigued by the name farrotto, I knew at some point I’d give farro-risotto (farrotto) a try. Since farro (pronounced FAR-roh) releases starch as it cooks and maintains a chewy al dente texture, it substitutes well for the traditional risottos Continue reading Golden Beet Farrotto – Farro Risotto, Greens, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs