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A Farro Salad that Will Transport You to Italy’s Umbria Region
The first time we prepared farro we had to order it online. Local groceries weren’t selling this ancient form of wheat. That’s changed (thank goodness). And among the farro dishes we now want to make is the one featured here, … Continue reading
A Salad Showcasing a Grain (Quinoa) the Incas Considered Sacred
Quinoa is a poster child for foods that tastes good and are good for you. It has an earthy, nutty taste and pairs well with a variety of flavors. Quinoa also is super nutritious and packs roughly as much protein … Continue reading
It’s a Dish Like This Veggie Meal That Makes Us Love Our Slow Cooker
We’re hooked on our slow cooker. We love walking into the house and inhaling the aroma of lamb shanks or brisket braising away. We also make rich chicken broth in our slow cooker. And we prepare great vegetarian meals, like … Continue reading
Grilled Vegetable Brochettes With a “Double Dose of Smokiness”
As a child, Viviane Bauquet Farre was a whiz at creating marinades. While her father was in the garden or cooking lobsters in big pots on an open fire, Viviane was inside the house, acting as the family’s “marinade specialist.” … Continue reading
Caponata “My Way” – Adding a French Twist to an Italian Dish
Caponata is known as “Italy’s answer to French ratatouille.” This sweet-and-sour condiment combines fried eggplant and other vegetables. It’s packed with flavor, and is great on bruschetta. Or serve it with grilled meat or fish, or as a pasta sauce. … Continue reading
Labor Day Appetizers, Sides & Desserts – Including Olive Oil Ice Cream!
Many of us – ourselves included – will be firing up the grill on Labor Day, cooking burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, and other foods. We’ll also be sorting through the summer bounty of vegetables and fruits to create appetizers, … Continue reading
Fresh Creations: A Great Way to Make Use of Summer Squash
If you’re lucky and have zucchini or other summer squash growing in your garden, it’s a good bet you’ll need options for making use of your backyard bounty. And even if you don’t have a vegetable patch, the summer squash … Continue reading
Our New “Fresh Creations” Focus on Homemade Salads
Our culinary pal Marie Simmons shares our passion for making fresh salads and dressings from scratch. “Homemade is so simple and tastes so much fresher,” the award-winning cookbook author told us. We chose Marie’s warm green bean and tomato salad … Continue reading
Celebrate July 4th with these Vegetarian Salads & Sides
We asked our Facebook fans what they planned to cook this past Memorial Day. Burgers topped our survey, followed by vegetarian dishes, beef/pork/poultry, and hot dogs/brats. People clearly knew the main course they planned to prepare. With that in mind, … Continue reading
A Salad Featuring One of the “Best Foods You Aren’t Eating”
Beets topped a 2008 New York Times list of “the 11 best foods you aren’t eating.” The article noted they’re “a rich source of folate as well as natural red pigments that may be cancer fighters.” We like beets because … Continue reading
