- chopped pecans
- cooked diced chicken
- diced celery
- mayonnaise
- chicken broth
- salt
- cooled pasta
- frozen peas
“STIR-FRIED… BOK CHOY AND/OR (CHINESE) CABBAGE AND/OR KALE AND/OR LEEKS AND/OR be creative
A recipe like this is extremely versatile. Many greens will stir fry well, bringing out new flavors other than its raw taste. Mix and match your greens or other vegetables as desired, I’ve left some suggestions above, but the possibilities are plentiful!"
- bok choy
- vegetable oil
“Drowning in summer squash? This is a fresh take on zucchini so as to momentarily break from (the admittedly delicious) the culinary art of grilling. (And if you are grilling, throw an unpeeled banana onto the barbie for a hot dessert!)
Feel free to substitute spices as you choose, instead of spicy parsley, how about some rosemary or sage?
Enjoy!"
- flour
- baking powder
- vegetable oil
- eggs
- Salt & Pepper
“Now is both the season for fresh mint and cucumbers. So with a wee bit of foresight, you can enjoy them together!”
- plain yogurt
- sour cream
- chopped fresh mint leaves
- cucumber slices and mint sprigs for garnish
“Fennel can be a tough nut to crack because of its overwhelmingly anise-y flavor. But here’s a simple recipe to take away some of fennel’s kick, but leave enough for fennel-lovers.”
- fennel
- Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
An answer to what do you do with your Kale?
- finely chopped kale leaves
- rinsed and drained
- chopped fresh thyme
- chopped fresh sage
- chopped fresh rosemary
- white wine
- water
- low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- diced carrot
- extra-virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper to taste
This thick meal brims with vegetables. The tang comes from a spoonful of vinegar that is tossed with toasted bread and added to the soup at the end of cooking."
Advance preparation: You can make this through step 4 up to a day ahead of serving. You might want to hold off adding the chard until you reheat if you want it to have a nice color. Bring the soup to a simmer, add the chard and simmer 10 minutes, then proceed with step 5.
- sweet paprika
- olive oil
- sherry vinegar
- 1/2-inch thick slices baguette
- shredded cabbage
- finely chopped flat leaf parsley leaves
- saffron threads
“In France this simple, nutritious soup is made with wild greens that you might forage on an afternoon’s walk, such as nettles, watercress and dandelion greens. If you must use one green, I recommend Swiss chard.”
- extra virgin olive oil
- water
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- large eggs
“Simpler than a minestrone, yet satisfying in the same way, I’m always struck by the depth of flavor in this soup. It’s slightly acidic, and you can really taste the celery.”
Advance preparation: You can make this up to a day ahead, but the rice will continue to soften and absorb liquid. If you do make it ahead, add the rice when you reheat the soup, and then simmer until it’s cooked.
- extra virgin olive oil
- sugar
- water
- tomato paste
- dried oregano
- chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving