Ratatouille is a vegetable stew of French origin consisting of a combination of flavorsome, colorful, basic vegetables with a touch of herbs, salt, and pepper. This versatile dish is easy to make, can be kept in the fridge, and is another of my favorite, make-ahead dishes. Serve as a vegetable, ...
Light meals
Quiche
When I told Kathy I was thinking of doing a Blog on quiches, her comment was that it should have been done during the summer. Quiche and salad sounds summery – but quiche and soup sounds pretty good too! Since living in Scottsdale, I am in any case, never quite sure what season we are in as the ...
Kale stir-fry
The vivid colors in this kale stir-fry provide both eye appeal and nutritional value. Kale is high in fiber, iron, anti-oxidants and vitamins, especially K and A, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Fresh ginger is an absolute must in this recipe – it softens the distinctive flavor of kale, ...
Veggie Box Pizza
Every other Tuesday is veggie box day in our household, the day that we receive our assortment of fresh produce (mostly) straight from the farm. The kids are always excited to see what juicy treats they’ll find in the box (apples, plums and peaches lately), and I love coming up with creative ...
Gazpacho
Gazpacho, often referred to as a salad soup, is ideal for sweltering hot summer days. The fresh salad ingredients make Gazpacho a light, satisfying and wholesome meal. This soup originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, starting off as a simple meal of stale bread, olive oil, water, ...
