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
Developing a dessert for my recent Splendid Salads of Early Summer Cooking Class became both a challenge and an inspiration. Strawberries and rhubarb were natural choices. Yet, a rhubarb crisp was out as I wanted a salad-ish dish for the class. Yay for the internet. I found Continue reading Strawberry Blackberry Rhubarb Salad with Almonds and Mint
As spring turns into summer, our farmers’ markets come alive, vibrant and colorful with just-picked fruits, vegetables and herbs. After winter’s long-cooked and often heavy foods, this becomes our opportunity to transform the produce of early summer into flavorful, healthy and Continue reading Splendid Salads of Early Summer – Bozeman Healthy Cooking Class
Warm White Bean Radicchio Endive Salad Tossed with Warm Red Wine VinaigretteDelightfully sharp and peppery radicchio and Belgian endive add color and textural crunch to salads and appetizers. In this Warm White Bean Radicchio Endive Salad, they also contrast perfectly with the mild tasting, creamy-soft white beans. The tangy, warm Red Wine Vinaigrette Continue reading Warm White Bean Radicchio Endive Salad with Kalamata Olives, Capers & Pecorino
Mushroom Toasted Barley Vegetable Soup – Hearty, Umami-Rich, Chunky, Colorful When you read of cold winter temperatures in the forecast, make a big batch of nurturing, deeply flavorful Mushroom Toasted Barley Vegetable Soup. You’ll be sooo glad you did. A key to this soup’s deliciousness is the easily made, umami-rich Continue reading Mushroom Toasted Barley Vegetable Soup – Winter Meets Its Match
Roasted Carrot Tahini Dip – Stand Aside Hummus, There’s a New Dip in TownWhat began as an interesting sounding new recipe, ended up as a rival for hummus. There’s something about Roasted Carrot Tahini Dip and its lighter texture that makes it equally vibrant on a leaf of baby romaine, as a dip with Continue reading Roasted Carrot Tahini Dip – Golden Hued, Deeply Flavored Dip for All Seasons
One bowl is all it takes to make this amazing Chocolate Flourless Olive Oil Cake. You’ll love its luxurious texture and intense chocolate flavor and aroma. A perfect chocolate cake for celebrating both Valentine’s Day and other Continue reading Chocolate Flourless Olive Oil Cake – Slim, Sleek, Sophisticated, Simple
