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

Garlic Scape Goat Cheese Pesto and Asparagus, Arugula Salad

A Tangle of Garlic ScapesEarly Summer Deliciousness: Garlic Scapes, Asparagus, Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes

Two months. That’s how long asparagus season lasts for mature asparagus crowns. That’s two months and/or 24 harvests of in season asparagus, about late May through early July. Last year I was introduced to deeply flavored, locally grown green and purple asparagus.  Continue reading Garlic Scape Goat Cheese Pesto and Asparagus, Arugula Salad

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

Greek Cabbage Slaw – Deliciously Cool, Crisp and Refreshing

Greek Slaw VeggiesGreek Cabbage Slaw for Summer Barbecues, Picnics, Buffets Throughout the Year

There’s so much to love about Greek Cabbage Slaw, with its crisp texture, colorful vegetables and more complex flavor than the classic Greek Salad (Horiatika Salata). Though often considered a “winter salad,” Greek Cabbage Slaw (Lahanosalata) is enjoyable Continue reading Greek Cabbage Slaw – Deliciously Cool, Crisp and Refreshing

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