The perfect summer light main course salad or side dish — Feta, red onion, and mint are a classic Mediterranean flavor combination. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1/4 teaspoon oregano Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 lb. green beans, trimmed 8 ounces mild...Read More

This Boursin-style cheese is easy and economical to make and keep on hand for a savory appetizer. INGREDIENTS: 2 lb. cream cheese, softened 1 lb. butter, softened 2 teaspoons mashed garlic 2 tablespoons chopped sweet marjoram 2 tablespoons chopped chives 1 tablespoon chopped basil 1 teaspoon chopped English or French thyme 1 tablespoon chopped parsley...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups ripe peaches, peeled and diced 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup fresh mint, minced 3/4 teaspoon minced jalapeno or serrano chile 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, grated METHOD: Combine all ingredients and serve. Salsa is better if...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Polenta 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 quarts vegetarian chicken broth 3 cups cornmeal 1 ounce vegan soy margarine 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano leaves Tomato Sauce 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3/4...Read More

Having a party? Here’s a great dish for a crowd — add some grilled veggies, pita bread, and tzatziki for an easy summertime dinner! INGREDIENTS: 20 6  oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 quart nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup garlic minced 1 tablespoon coriander 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons cayenne 2...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sour cream 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons grated orange peel FROSTING 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 to...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium butternut squash, cut in half and seeded 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup (more or less) chicken bullion 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried Salt and cayenne pepper Blue cheese and toasted walnuts for garnish METHOD: Cook squash in a microwave or oven until soft. Cool slightly, then remove the...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups rhubarb, chopped 1 cup Mora Family Farm raspberries 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1 small package strawberry Jell-O 1 unbaked pastry shell, plus pastry for lattice top METHOD: In a large mixing bowl, combine rhubarb, raspberries, eggs, cornstarch, sugar, and Jell-O. Pour mixture into a 9-inch pastry pie...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 to 1 lb. mushrooms 1/2 medium yellow onion 1 potato, shredded 1 carrot, shredded 1/2 cup barley, rinsed 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth 1 cup half and half 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Splash of dry sherry, to taste (optional) METHOD: Clean and chop mushrooms....Read More

INGREDIENTS: For the Greens: Mixed baby greens (or any mix of kale, collard, and/or chard)   Leeks or red onions (no substitutions, as these are what give the dish a little sweetness) Garlic Shiitake mushrooms Olive oil Lemon Salt and pepper METHOD: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm enough olive oil to...Read More