Yellow Summer Squash Bread

Yellow Summer Squash Bread The vanilla and cinnamon flavors in this tasty squash bread are a nice treat. Not too sweet, but very satisfying, this Food.com recipe has a cake like texture and is a nice way to incorporate vegetables into a…

Lamb Ragu with Mint

Lamb Ragu with Mint We love Giada De Laurentiis’ recipes for Italian cooking, and this lamb ragu is a winner. It’s a great way to branch out from traditional meat sauce, and it’s even better the second day! English Peas would be a great…

Zucchini Pancakes and Zucchini Fries

Zucchini Pancakes and Zucchini Fries A great side dish, similar to a latke, this Barefoot Contessa recipe is tasty and fun. INGREDIENTS • 2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound) • 2 tablespoons grated red onion • 2 extra-large eggs,…

Sweet Potato Chips

Sweet Potato Chips Many people loved the White Sweet Potato “Fries” recipe from week 1 that we’ve added a Potato Chip recipe this time from www.health.com. These spiced chips pair well with homemade healthy ranch dressing. INGREDIENTS • 3/4…

Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Scallops

Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Scallops Courtesy of Tyler Florence, this recipe makes a great risotto. Make sure your scallops are towel dry and seasoned with salt and pepper, as moisture will keep them from obtaining that nice browned top.…

Strawberry Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes

Strawberry Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes These recipes are a great way to use your strawberries, especially if they are a day or two past their prime. Freshly picked, local strawberries don’t have much of a shelf life, so if you don’t…

Grilled Chicken with Spinach adn Pine Nut Pesto

Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Pine Nut Pesto This recipe, adapted from Giada De Laurentiis, is a great way to make a tasty and quick meal by serving it over wheat pasta or brown rice. Adding garlic or garlic scapes and adding basil to…

Asparagus with Dijon Mustard and Chopped Hard Boiled Egg

Asparagus with Dijon Mustard and Chopped Hard Boiled Egg Adapted from Jacques Pepin, this salad is a nice change from the green, leafy variety. It can be a satisfying lunch or the start to any meal. INGREDIENTS For the Salad: • 2 large…

Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza

Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza My go to dinner- pizza. Not the regular take out variety (though we do love a good pie), but homemade pizza with all sorts of toppings. We make pizzas at least 2x per week, varying the crusts, vegetables…

Cocojito (Frozen Mojito and Skinny Mojito

Ccocjito (Frozen Mojito) and Skinny Mojito This frozen mojito from allrecipes.com has a slight coconut sweetness. You can vary the sweetness and alcohol levels according to taste. A refreshing twist on a classic drink that’s perfect for the…

5 Great Uses for Iceberg Lettuce

5 Great Uses for Iceberg Lettuce While Iceberg might not be consider a “leafy green full of antioxidants”, it is still a wonderful vegetable prized for its crisp texture. Sturdy with a surprising delicate flavor, this lettuce adds a nice…

Swiss Chard Quesadillas

Swiss Chard Quesadillas Food.com has a lot of recipes to sort through, and what we found interesting about this one is that you can use many green leafy vegetables in place of the chard (such as spinach). You can always sauté chard with…