Ratatouille is a light, aromatic vegetable stew, a French classic (originally from Provence) that’s wonderful with (and over) just about everything.
Traditionally veggies only, I decided to add black beans this time. This humble addition adds fiber and protein, and … Read more
I am coaching a lovely client in Georgia who has been asking me about making a healthy carrot cake recipe. Mmm, carrot cake…
That got me thinking about combining flavors – of carrot cake AND zucchini bread together. I kept … Read more
Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables these days. I’m especially loving zucchini with just about any savory breakfast, like scrambled tofu, beans over toast…you name it.
But air-fried, zucchini is good enough to eat all by itself – just … Read more
Flavor-packed and dramatic, this is a jazzy dish that’s perfect for guests, yet easy enough for a great family dinner.
An easy arugula pesto is tossed with cooked pasta and loads of oven-roasted shallots, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes. The … Read more
My mom began making ratatouille when I was a young girl, and I remember it was unlike anything she usually served and I wasn’t really sure if it was supposed to be a side dish, a condiment, filling, or topping. … Read more
I have been making all kinds of tempeh burgers this summer, and for the last few weeks I’ve been adding zucchini, kale, and fresh basil from the Farmer’s Market for extra flavor.
We think these burgers are perfect summertime fare. … Read more
For a little extra drama (the good kind) around your table this holiday season, try serving this spectacular dish. Spoiler alert – your pasta is about to turn vividly reddish-purple, and it’s a bit of a show stopper.
My daughter … Read more
Here is my healthy take on traditional potato latkes. Even though most potato pancakes are skillet fried in a pool of oil, these are baked with zero added oil in a very hot oven, so where your average latkes are … Read more
Sometimes one thing leads to another.
That’s what happened when I decided to make zucchini muffins a few days ago.
First, 
I thought it would be fun to add carrots for extra color.
Carrots reminded me of carrot cake, and … Read more
When when the evenings begin to turn crisp, this Minestrone, overflowing with beans, pasta, and fresh garden vegetables, really hits the spot.
Don’t be alarmed by the lengthy ingredient list. This soup actually simmers to perfection in around 30 minutes. … Read more
