Here’s a hearty and satisfying Meatless Monday dish. Simmer chili on top of the stove or use a slow cooker to have a delicious meal waiting when you get home! Add a salad and a batch of cornbread, and you’re set for dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped 2...Read More

These intensely chocolate cakes always garner “oohs and ahs” when they arrive at the table. Use the best quality chocolate – I use Valhrona. For a larger group, the recipe is easily doubled. This dessert can be easily assembled in minutes. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for molds 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, plus...Read More

When most people think of granola, an oat based cereal probably comes to mind. However, many new ingredients are available at health food stores and grocery stores that also make very tasty granola blends, including ancient healthy grains such as spelt and kamut and sweeteners such as agave syrup. Did you know that kamut contains...Read More

This wholesome winter salad recipe by Melissa Rubel Jacobson of Food & Wine, gets a double dose of hazelnuts: hazelnut oil in the rich dressing and toasted hazelnuts in the salad. INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups butternut squash, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup hazelnuts,...Read More

This is a satisfying whole-grain salad full of texture and flavor. Serve it on a bed of lightly dressed fresh spinach or microgreens. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup hard red winter wheat berries, soaked overnight 1/2 cup raw wild rice 2/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup...Read More

Apricot jam makes for an irresistible sweet-tart dressing for bitter greens. Melissa Rubel, of Food & Wine, mixes warm jam with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup whole raw almonds 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar 6 cups baby arugula (6 ounces) 2 Belgian endives, thinly sliced crosswise 1/2 small...Read More

This intensely chocolate moist torte is delicious served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream flavored with a teaspoon of brandy. Torte may be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups chopped Medjool dates (each cut into 6 pieces), about 9 ounces 1 cup dried...Read More

Waffles are a special Sunday morning breakfast treat topped with fresh fruit. In the fall and winter months, sauté apples with a little butter, brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon for a warm topping for the waffles and garnish with toasted pecans. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda...Read More

Fluffy fresh ricotta and tangy lemon zest are a perfect pairing when swirled into an airy pancake. Topped with a dollop of creamy lemon curd and fresh raspberries — what could be better? INGREDIENTS
: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
 (divided) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 market bag bean mix (1 3/4 cup) from New Natives 2 lemons, juiced 2 garlic cloves 1-2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce 1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh organic carrot juice METHOD: Put all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend till smooth. (A blender may need a little more liquid to get...Read More