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

Moroccan Spiced & Roasted Cauliflower Onions Mushrooms with Hummus

Cauliflower, Onion & MushroomsSpiced & Roasted Cauliflower Sheet Pan Dinner—Savory, Aromatic, Delicious

An easy and quick-to-cook sheet pan dinner. Moroccan Spiced & Roasted Cauliflower is just that. First, toss the veggies in an aromatic mix of spices, herbs and olive oil. Then transfer them to a prepared sheet pan and roast in a hot oven. Voila! Continue reading Moroccan Spiced & Roasted Cauliflower Onions Mushrooms with Hummus

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

Vegan Risotto Primavera Celebrates Spring Vegetables

Bunny in the Garden

Elegant Vegan Risotto Primavera with Asparagus, Mushrooms, Peas & Baby Greens

Creamy, rich and flavorful risotto without butter or cheese. How can that be? The creaminess of the risotto rice come from the right technique. The mixture of tahini, white miso and homemade stock makes the risotto rich and flavorful. Rather unbelievable, actually, that Vegan Risotto Primavera Continue reading Vegan Risotto Primavera Celebrates Spring Vegetables

Indian Sweet & Sour Butternut Squash – Sooo Delicious

Peeled, Cubed Butternut SquashGently Stewed Indian Sweet & Sour Butternut Squash

So delicious, so tender, so succulent. The flavors perfectly balanced. Savory from fresh ginger, onions, fenugreek, red chili powder and turmeric. Sweet from palm sugar, and tart from fresh lime juice. Well-flavored, light and satisfying Indian Sweet & Sour Continue reading Indian Sweet & Sour Butternut Squash – Sooo Delicious

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