TL/DR – When plain tuna salad is killing your soul… bump it up! And serve it on half of an avocado. Then pat yourself on the back. – It’s late summer and many of us have too many herbs popping off in the garden. If …[read more]

TL/DR – Grilled Squash with Basil Lemon Buttermilk Dressing. A great way to use up all of the squash from your summer garden: grill it and serve it with a creamy, tangy homemade salad dressing! Your squash will thank you. – Here we are again …[read more]

TL/DR – Kale Pesto. An easy and highly nutritious recipe for a vibrant green sauce that is great not only on hot pasta, but dolloped, slathered or served on the side of just about anything. – Pesto: a terribly delicious sauce made with some kind …[read more]

TL/DR – Sauerkraut Potato Salad. Highly underrated sauerkraut, along with fresh dill, turn ordinary potato salad into a very tasty side for bratwurst or any main dish. – Sauerkraut is one of those things that is often forgotten. The fact that it is cabbage can …[read more]

TL/DR – Tropical Chunk Cookies. So many chunks! Sweet dried pineapple, salty roasted macadamias and creamy white chocolate pieces are complimented by sweetened coconut flakes to make these buttery little tropical gems. – I won’t pretend that these cookies are the next best thing to …[read more]

TL/DR – Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream. Dreamy, egg-free orange ice cream flavored by orange zest and vanilla, (food coloring is optional!) This recipe is perfect for a home ice cream maker. – Once again, a midnight craving for something turned into an ice cream recipe. …[read more]

TL/DR – Fennel Frond Pesto Toasts with Mushrooms and Goat Cheese. Who says you can’t enjoy ALL of the fennel? Try these easy and delicious toasts with goat cheese, mushrooms and a vibrant green, tasty pesto made from fennel fronds, lemon, pine nuts, olive oil …[read more]

TL/DR – Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Herb Sauce. Potatoes coated in olive oil and minced fresh dill and parsley, roasted until crispy and served with a creamy dill and parsley sauce. – When in doubt, roast some potatoes. Do it on high heat, like 450 …[read more]

TL/DR – Avocado Peanut Bulgur Salad. A clap-back at the avocado peanut sushi roll, this bulgur salad is packed with tangy sweetness from lime and white balsamic vinegar and offers a nice kick from jalapeño. It’s also vegan! – As the pandemic began to ease …[read more]

TL/DR – Sweet and Spicy Beans and Plantains. An easy vegan side dish! Roasted black beans, sweet onion and ripening plantains are tossed in a sweet and spicy mix of maple syrup, vinegar and spices. – Plantains are ugly things. They are also delicious, versatile …[read more]