Lunch

Savory Mizuna Tofu TLS

I love to make a “tasty little salad” (TLS) — and often pull from what’s on hand. I don’t use recipes for these, but do follow a loose formula. Start with greens, add something rich (nuts, seeds, fish, cheese, tofu, etc) toss on flavorful additions (fruit, chopped veggies, herbs) and dress the whole thing. I…

Broccoli Lime Salad

Broccoli Lime Salad for lunch – a fabulous mid winter dish.

Cocoa Cherry Smoothie

What if your smoothie tasted so good that you’d gladly enjoy one for dessert . . . but it was actually loaded with superfood? Well, wonder no more! This smoothie is tastier than a slice of 1970s era Black Forest Cake, but will power you up with the goodness of cherries, cocoa, and chia. I…

Lemony Asparagus Frittata

Lemon zest offers a bright accent to Spring asparagus: adding lemon thyme just makes it that much tastier. Lemon thyme and lemon zest I grow a number of herbs in my garden, and one of my favorites is lemon thyme. Lemon thyme is one of several culinary varieties of thyme, and it smells brightly of…

Broccoli Avocado Salad

I love this salad — raw broccoli, creamy avocado, and crunchy pepitas brought together with a tangy lemon and tahini dressing. This is a win-win dish: deliciousness and powerful nutrition in one tasty salad. A bonus is that it stays fresh in the fridge for a couple days, which makes it a good one to…

Honeynut Squash Frittata

I developed this rich, tasty frittata to highlight the tender texture and sweet flesh of the Honeynut Squash I grew from seed at a friend’s property. This is a great way to explore the special flavor of this squash, and is an easy and fast main dish. Winter Squash are both amazingly beautiful and delicious. …