Butternut squash soup is velvety, tasty, nutritionally loaded – and surprisingly simple to make. There are many varieties of squash, but nothing rivals the queenly butternut squash in this soup because of its smooth, creamy texture. Sauted onion creates a savory base, and a touch of spice lends interest to the otherwise sweet and pleasing…
Category: gluten free
Yukon Gold Potato Salad with Dill
Potato salad is a great side dish throughout the year, but in Spring I like to make this one, as it stars the delicious and gentle herb dill. I like the creamy, buttery Yukon Gold potato for this recipe, though this salad is still delicious with any other waxy potato (see note below about potato…
French Green Lentils with Lemon and Oregano
Lentils come in many varieties. The beautiful, marbled French Green lentil is fabulous for this simple salad, as it has a great flavor and holds its shape well after cooking. I dress them when still warm with olive oil, lemon, and lots of fresh oregano. Oregano is a perennial herb and is in fresh, full…
Cilantro Garlic Lime Sauce
At once a dressing and a dipping sauce, this green concoction is fresh, tangy, fragrant and irresistibly full of cilantro and lime. I’ve made many versions of this sauce to pour on grilled steak, but decided to give it a try on grilled chicken and with cooked rice. It was fabulous on both. It would…
Fennel & Mushroom Salad
Crunchy sweet fennel gets mellowed out with fresh mushrooms and savory extra virgin olive oil in this dish, while shaved parmesan adds sophistication to each bite. This is a good salad to know how to make, as the ingredients are delicious and available throughout the year. All it takes is a sharp knife or a…
Chicken, Potatoes & Carrots – One Pan Meal
This One Pan Meal takes little prep time, and in 45 minutes bakes together in the oven, the juices from the chicken flavoring the potatoes. In less than an hour from start to finish, you have a full meal ready to go, and tasty leftovers if you double up on ingredients. Getting it to all…