Category: Recipes

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

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

Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe – Silky-Smooth, Comforting

Farmers Market CarrotsFall in Love with Rich, Delish Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

Last week’s farmers market carrots tasted exceptionally sweet and flavorful (thank you, frost). They made a Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup to fall in love with. The fresh carrots and my high-powered blender created an amazingly silken textured, beautifully golden orange fall soup. Continue reading Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe – Silky-Smooth, Comforting

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