The redundancy of “simple green salad” seems to be unavoidable, but as the seasons change, there is an endless possibility of salads that can manage to be interesting and still very simple. This is a good example; Bibb lettuce dressed with supremed Ruby Red grapefruit, blood orange, shaved jicama, and tart citrus vinaigrette.
Choose healthy looking, […]

Did you know the name Farfalle (that most of us know as bow-tie pasta) comes from the Italian word farfalla, for butterfly?
The addition of fennel, which relaxes into a mellow, sweet flavor when cooked, really makes this dish (delicious hot or chilled) unique. The almond pesto adds textural interest as well as a smooth […]

It has to be fall, two butternut squash posts in a row!
I had seen the original version of this recipe (by Marcella Hazan) before, and then recently saw it posted on another food blog. I was really interested in what the consistency would be like and could not wait to try it. First, I made […]

 
This is one of those recipes that resides in the back of your head under contemplation for a while. It holds up very well as a hearty dish with a really interesting and nice consistency that isn’t at all gummy. It is fulfilling as a main dish with a simple salad, or as a consideration for […]

 
Just looking at a fresh squash flower invokes the feeling of summer. You can usually find them at farmers’ markets or better grocers during the warm months. If you plan on harvesting your own, do keep in mind that if you pick too many female flowers, your squash crop will not mature normally. Male blossoms […]

 
It is unfortunate that beets are easily associated with the pickled salad bar specimen that someone, at some point, probably tried to force on you. However, it can’t be denied that the beet is a nutritious addition to any diet. Table beets contain significant amounts of vitamin C in the roots, and the greens are […]

I think sweet potatoes are often overlooked at the market because it’s hard not to see them as the ooey gooey, sweet side dish served at Thanksgiving. Here is an easy and delicious recipe for baked sweet potato chips, crunchy, almost lace-like chips with a lightly sweet flavor, and health benefits much greater than a […]