Although this dish is intended to stuff chicken, it is also quite good on its own as a side dish. The goat cheese is a nice option, but the dish is fine without it. Pine nuts work fine in lieu of pistachios. This stuffing works great in whole chicken, chicken breasts, pork chops, fish, or...Read More

  INGREDIENTS: 6 large Portobello mushrooms 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup red wine (or red wine vinegar) 1 cup olive oil 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1/2  tablespoon minced fresh thyme 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled, de-germed, and minced Fresh ground pepper to taste Water if necessary -OR- 2 cups balsamic vinaigrette (see recipe for...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch (approx. 1 lb.) asparagus, as thick as you can get 1/2 – 3/4 lb. cremini button mushrooms (about 1½ cups) 1/2 cup red wine 3-4 tablespoons olive oil or extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme and marjoram Salt and fresh pepper to taste METHOD: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line...Read More

“This is one of my family’s favorite brunch dishes.” ~ Catherine Barr INGREDIENTS: 4 cups broccoli, coarsely chopped 4 cups cauliflower, coarsely chopped 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup onions, chopped 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste. METHOD: Preheat oven to 325°F. Steam...Read More

I enjoy using vegetables to make sauces. It makes for a lighter dish with unusual flavor combinations, and it allows me to get another vegetable on the plate in some instances. I frequently make a sauce using carrot juice which I reduce to a glaze consistency, but for this version, I wanted something less sweet...Read More

Sformato sounds far more elegant than “broccoli flan” but I think more people get the idea with the latter name. Vegetable custards have a long tradition – just think about quiches or frittatas – they’re just bigger and have crusts. Individual vegetable flans are a bit more elegant and work well in a fancy menu...Read More

Quick and easy, this recipe is quite flexible. Add whatever herbs you want, change the liquid around, or add chili flakes or not. You could even add a little grated Parmesan to the pan at the end if you wish. Make it your own! INGREDIENTS: 3/4 lb. broccolini (if it is very thin and not...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 1-1/2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste) 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped METHOD: Heat oil...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Asparagus: 2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup grapeseed oil or other neutral-flavored oil Salt and pepper to taste Romesco Sauce: 1 cup Marcona almonds, toasted 10 cloves garlic 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 to 3 tablespoons Sambal Olek (see note below) 2 cups roasted red peppers, chopped Salt...Read More

This is a basic family-friendly recipe enjoyed by kids and adults alike. You can easily vary the recipe with a few simple additions. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of broccoli (or whatever will feed your family) 2 oz. orange juice or lemon juice (optional) 3-4 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste A light sprinkling of...Read More