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…

Shrimp and Parsley Linguini

Shrimp and Parsley Linguini We love to make pasta dishes and we typically use whole wheat selections in place of regular pasta. This Barefoot Contessa formula is wonderful, and the fresh parsley really elevates the flavors in this dish. …

Spicy Roasted Golden Beets

Spicy Roasted Golden Beets This recipe is from fortheloveoffoodblog.com and we thought the spice mixture was a great combination for these wonderfully golden beets! Roasting golden beets brings out the sweet flavor, resulting in a caramelized…

Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad

Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad Ina Garten is one of my favorite chefs, and her show is wonderful. She featured tabbouleh a few years back and this is a great way to combine herbs and vegetables with bulgur wheat to form a great appetizer.…

Glazed Beet and Carrot Salad

Glazed Beet and Carrot Salad The Foodily app is a great way to find unique recipes. This one, from the Sprouted Kitchen, is no exception. It is vegetarian, low-carb and high in fiber. You can simply roast golden beets tossed with olive oil,…

Scallion Couscous and Scallion Rice

Scallion Couscous Scallions, or “green onions”, are at their peak in spring and summer and are harvested when their tops are still green. This couscous goes really well with lamb and kebabs. Both recipes here are easy ways to add some flavor…

Swiss Chard Pesto and Parsley Pesto

Swiss Chard Pesto This pesto is a great alternative to the traditional types. From the Capay Valley Farm Shop, this chard pesto makes a nice addition to pasta or on top of hummus (served with the tabbouleh recipe included this week).…

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Classic Strawberry Shortcake Juicy strawberries spooned over a tender biscuits is the perfect springtime dessert. Classic strawberry shortcake is always a great way to go…not very heavy but always satisfying. INGREDIENTS • 1 quart…