Lemon thyme grows beautifully in my garden — a charming, vigorous herb that smells like a cross between fresh squeezed lemon rind and mellow thyme. It makes a bright, delicious pesto, ideal on fresh tomatoes. I had a bounty of tomatoes from my CSA box and wanted a new way to highlight their sweet flavors. …
Category: Vegetables
Quinoa and Red Chard Saute
Here’s a quick main dish that uses the sweet/savory beautiful beet cousin, Red Chard. This sauteing green is a nutrition dynamo and pairs well with nutty quinoa and warm spices. I added some carrot and sweet potato to add a bit of extra mellow sweetness and body to this filling dish. This dish comes together…
Butternut Squash Soup
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…
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…
Green Garbanzo & Asparagus Salad
My local produce market sells plump little green garbanzos each spring, which is when I have spearmint and chives growing beautifully in my garden. These two green herbs are bright accompaniments to a tangy yogurt dressing that lightly dresses blanched asparagus and green garbanzos. Green garbanzos come one or two to a pod, and…
Summer Corn Salad
Sweet corn! Tender sweet corn is one of my favorite treats in summer. It is at its peak at my market, along with deep red tomatoes and creamy-rich avocados. Here is my recipe for a simple summer treat featuring sweet corn in the starring role. I serve it as a salad or side dish, depending…
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