September 2, 2011
fresh olives

Olives are easily on my list of Top 5 favorite foods - black, green, purple, marinated, in oil,...

September 2, 2011
caprese salad

Italians are experts at making easy and simple salads.  They use the best fresh ingredients...

September 1, 2011
beets

Fresh, seasonal ingredients are thrifty and tasty, so be proud to feature any of these tantalizing...

August 31, 2011
falafel

Falafel, fried or baked chickpea cakes, are a traditional Middle Eastern favorite. With a wide...

August 30, 2011
apples

It's that time of year: apple season is right around the corner! Fresh granitas are a super...

August 29, 2011
lasagna

As the bountiful summer season comes to a close, there is still time to enjoy those fresh from the...

August 29, 2011
lentils

Lentils come in various sizes and colors.  This versatile ingredients can be made into soups,...

August 29, 2011
vegetarian tacos

Happy Meatless Monday! Here are three quick and easy Mexican-inspired vegetarian meal ideas, as...

August 29, 2011
nectarine

Juicy and sweet, nectarines are a classic summer fruit. From fresh salads and chutneys to tarts and...

August 29, 2011
bean salad

Red beans, black beans, canellini beans, garbanzo beans, green beans - with so many available...

August 29, 2011
tofu skewers

Grilled Indian Spiced Tofu is an easy late summer meal.  Cubes of tofu are marinated in...

August 26, 2011
leek cauliflower potato soup

Happy Friday everyone! Here are this week's 5 fabulous gluten free recipes - have a great...

August 24, 2011
tomatoes

Fresh canned tomatoes are one fantastic way to capture summer flavors and preserve them all year...

August 22, 2011
pasta all arrabbiata

Some say that Italian cuisine is the ultimate comfort food! You may be thinking, "But Italian...

August 22, 2011
red quinoa

As we head toward the end of summer, there is still plenty of time to fire up the grill and enjoy...

August 22, 2011
mushroom risotto

Risotto, a Northern Italian rice dish, is one of my all-time favorite foods -- and now it's...

August 21, 2011
spicy eggplant

I don't know about you, but I've been waiting for eggplant to be in season since what feels...

August 20, 2011
lentil burger

PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) promotes vegetarian and vegan living.  On their...

August 20, 2011
cukes

As summer winds down, celebrate the bounty of the season with a refreshing seasonal gazpacho. This...

August 18, 2011
Veggie Burger

I am an omnivore. The meat is from my own farm, and I do my best to treat it well, but make no...

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