Organic Vanilla Bean Pudding

Written on Feb 23, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Organic Vanilla Bean Pudding

Use organic milk, eggs and a vanilla bean to make a luscious pudding.

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Crispy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Written on Feb 21, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Crispy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

A touch of whole wheat pastry flour boosts the nutrition in these classic cookies.

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Improvised Lentil Soup with Bacon and Juniper Berries

Written on Feb 21, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Improvised Lentil Soup with Bacon and Juniper Berries

Lentil soup is easy to improvise on a chilly night. Even better, it’s hearty enough to serve as a main dish.

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Shaved Celeriac, Radish and Pecorino Salad with Pomegranates and White Truffle Vinaigrette

Written on Feb 14, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Shaved Celeriac, Radish and Pecorino Salad with Pomegranates and White Truffle Vinaigrette

A handful of well-chosen ingredients yields a salad that’s light and bright yet earthy and wintery.

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Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Bacon and Juniper Berries

Written on Feb 11, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Bacon and Juniper Berries

A handful of flavor-packed ingredients yields a simple yet stellar winter side dish that’s perfect with roast beef, pork or fish.

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Cabbage Saute with Shiitakes and Crispy Tofu

Written on Feb 9, 2011 by Lia Huber
Cabbage Saute with Shiitakes and Crispy Tofu

This dish is essentially a vegetarian mu shu turned sauté. I love it simply served with brown jasmine rice, but you could also pair it with Chinese pancakes or thin flour tortillas.

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Rustic Blood Orange Marmalade

Written on Feb 4, 2011 by Ginny Mahar
Rustic Blood Orange Marmalade

Choc-full of tender bits of candied peel, this bittersweet marmalade has a fruit-forward flavor, and is wonderful spread on toasted English muffins or crisp baguette.

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Farfalle with Sausage and Arugula Pesto

Written on Feb 2, 2011 by Lia Huber
Farfalle with Sausage and Arugula Pesto

Right about now, I get to craving the aromatic bliss of basil. But it’s tough to find in winter, and tends to be somewhat bland–and expensive–if you do. My seasonal secret? I use arugula, which is abundant right now both in my garden and on market shelves.

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Braised Kale and Feta Tartines

Written on Jan 31, 2011 by Lia Huber
Braised Kale and Feta Tartines

These easy sandwiches have become a staple in our house. Just see how great you feel when you fuel up on these veggies in the middle of the day!

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Kelly’s “Sneaky” Veggie-Laden Marinara Sauce

Written on Jan 28, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Kelly’s “Sneaky” Veggie-Laden Marinara Sauce

A generous amount of veggies and fresh herbs yield a bright-tasting, family-friendly and versatile tomato sauce.

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