I was inspired to create this recipe by a fellow CSA member. Jane posted that she made pesto from radish leaves. I loved the idea, but wanted a no cheese version. So, I tweaked it, removing the cheese and the oil from the original recipe and adding a little date syrup for a hint of … Read moreEasy, No-Oil, Radish Leaf Pesto
In days past, every home had a “kitchen garden”. No matter how small your yard, you dedicated a space to growing some herbs and a vegetable or two. When cooking, it allowed you to gather ingredients that would add flavor and nutrition, by just stepping outside your back door. Here in the Midwest, we are … Read moreSave Money when You Dehydrate Herbs and Vegetables for Winter
If you cringe when you think about beets, then you’re in for a treat, which may just change your mind. For years, I hated beets. I had only tried the pickled variety, which my grandmother passed around at holiday dinners/ I obediently took one and then tried to hide it under my napkin when I … Read moreUnbeatable Nutrition and Amazing Flavor: Beets Can’t Be Beat
This recipe is a triple play: easy, inexpensive, and delicious. I adore beets. But, it wasn’t always that way. I hate to even admit out loud that I was once a member of the “I hate beets” club. What was I thinking?! Perhaps it was bad memories of the pickled variety that my grandmother passed … Read moreEasy Air Fryer Beet Chips (Oil-Free)
As I was leaving the house at 7:30am, I noticed a definite chill in the air. I regretted my decision to walk out of the house wearing a sleeveless top, capris, and slip on shoes with no socks. The cooler morning temperatures reminded me that I wanted to share some simple things that you can do … Read moreSmart, Easy Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter Now
When it comes to a vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, it’s hard to beat broccoli. This tree-like vegetable is actually a flower, belonging to the same botanical family as cabbage. It is most prominently grown in early spring and late summer. Large heads can be found very inexpensively at farmers … Read moreBroccoli: Versatile, Good for You, and Tastes Great
This recipe was born out of an absolutely fantastic deal that I scored on organic broccoli. I bought eight bunches of organic broccoli for $1.00 per bunch from my favorite local ethnic store! That’s not a misprint. I got a screamin’ good deal. So, I set out to make sure I used it or froze … Read moreScalloped, Riced Broccoli Casserole (Vegan, Dairy Free)
As much as I try to menu plan and bulk cook, sometimes we eat items faster than I intended and I wind up rushing to put food on the table. It happened this week! I ran to the fridge to find that I had some odds and ends and I needed to get supper ready … Read moreColorful Broccoli Black Bean Fiesta Salad
I was recently hankering for the smooth, creamy taste of alfredo sauce. But, as we all know, that particular sauce is generally loaded with butter, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. This is not the fare of vegans, like me. So, I set out to create a sauce, full of flavor, but with none of the … Read moreLemony White Bean Alfredo Sauce (Vegan)
One of the easiest and most effective ways to lower your grocery bills is to buy items from the farmers market. The price of oversized zucchini often drops to under $1.00 each at the height of the season. I have seen huge heads of cabbage and cauliflower for a couple of dollars. Likewise, pumpkins and … Read moreHow to Use a Head of Cabbage Without Wasting Anything