Tuscan Kale Kabocha Squash & Orange Salad

Tuscan Kale Kabocha Squash & Orange SaladTuscan Kale Kabocha Squash & Orange Salad – Hardy, Flavorful & Satisfying

Can’t you sometimes just tell from reading a recipe or looking at a picture that it will be good? That’s what happened when I read the recipe for this colorful, vegan winter salad. Earthy kale, sweet squash and juicy oranges seemed like a scrumptious combination of flavors, textures and colors. Continue reading Tuscan Kale Kabocha Squash & Orange Salad

Cauliflower Steaks, Cauliflower Purée, Tuscan Kale Pesto

Cauliflower Steaks, Cauliflower Purée, Tuscan Kale PestoCauliflower Steaks You Eat w/ a Knife and Fork

Until he tasted these Cauliflower Steaks w/ Cauliflower Purée & Tuscan Kale Pesto, Paul avoided cauliflower, preferring most every other vegetable instead. Really, though, who knew cauliflower could be so tasty and attractive?  After loving fermented Giardiniera for the past year and enjoying Roasted Cauliflower Salad Continue reading Cauliflower Steaks, Cauliflower Purée, Tuscan Kale Pesto

Tuscan Kale Pesto

Tuscan Kale PestoTuscan Kale Pesto — Six Ingredients & Six Minutes

Amazingly fresh tasting, vibrant and versatile kale pesto. Just finely chopped kale with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper and pecorino cheese. This deep green Tuscan Kale Pesto makes a delicious alternative to the more traditional basil pesto during the cold and colder days of late fall and winter. Continue reading Tuscan Kale Pesto

Tricolor Slaw – Kale, Chard, Cabbage & Carrots

Tri-Color Slaw w/ Kale, Chard, Purple Cabbage & CarrotsA Rainbow of Colors . . . a Rainbow of Nutrients

Enjoy crunchy texture and layers of taste in purple, orange and green Tricolor Slaw. Tricolor Slaw boasts bright color and flavor along with an abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This easily prepared salad is especially so Continue reading Tricolor Slaw – Kale, Chard, Cabbage & Carrots

Kimchi Omelet w/ Kale & Green Onion

Kimchi Omelet w/ Kale & Green OnionQuick & Easy Kimchi Omelet

Kimchi Omelet — a totally new idea to me.  My sister, Sharon, sent me to David Lebovitz’s blog to learn about making one. What most impressed me—besides loving this quick and delicious way to eat kimchi—was David’s simple and fuss-free technique for preparing omelets Continue reading Kimchi Omelet w/ Kale & Green Onion

Tuscan White Bean Soup w/ Kale & Potatoes

Tuscan White Bean Soup w/ Kale & Potatoes Seductively Tuscan

In Italy the land of Amore lies Tuscany the embodiment of romance. Tuscany beckons with its sun-kissed rolling hills, castles, villas and earthy cuisine. Just having the name Tuscan on a dish makes it seductive and especially inviting Continue reading Tuscan White Bean Soup w/ Kale & Potatoes

Roasted Garbanzos w/ Greens, Tomatoes & Garlic

Roasted Garbanzos w/ Greens, Tomatoes & Garlic

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

There are two ways to go with holiday meals. Go all out with something new that you’ve been waiting for the perfect occasion to serve. Or, serve family favorites that bring comfort and joy to all. This year it’s all about comfort and joy. Continue reading Roasted Garbanzos w/ Greens, Tomatoes & Garlic