Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Economical, quick and easy, this wholesome and delicious soup is a satisfying meal in a bowl. Serve with hot, crusty sourdough rolls to round out the meal. 1 medium onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 Read More …

Warm Asparagus Spears with Aged Gouda and Sherry Vinaigrette

Asparagus are finger food in my family, like corn on the cob or clams on the half-shell, and in the spring when they first appear in the markets, we eat as much as we can. Unless the spears are pencil-thin, Read More …

Microwave Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish, originating in Nice. Though referred to commonly as ratatouille niçoise, ratatouille is popular among the entire Mediterranean coast as an easy summer dish. 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 zucchini, sliced Read More …

Savory Harvest Vegetable Tart with Toasted Quinoa Crust

The deep flavors of the roasted vegetables pair perfectly with the nutty flavor and crunchy texture of the quinoa crust and the creamy herbed cheese in this tart. 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1/2 cup almond meal 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 Read More …

Easy homemade vegetable soup stock

If you want to make stock, you’ll just need a few things: a good amount of ‘scrap’ veggies – the odds and ends of your choppings water a large soup pot a ladle a wooden spoon or similar for stirring Read More …

Fresh Caprese Vegetable Kabobs

This is a beautiful appetizer dish or side dish. It’s great for potlucks and it always gets lots of compliments. The key is to use the freshest of ingredients. I buy the fresh basil and tomatoes from my farmer’s market Read More …