Squash Casserole

In a large sauce pan or pot steam first three ingredients until tender about 10 minutes. Let cool. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a casserole…

Cheesy Barley Stuffed Mushrooms

These mushrooms make a colorful appetizer or a delicious side dish to meat. Shop for hull-less barley, which contains more of the original whole grain…

Cauliflower and Arugula Soup

Cauliflower makes a delicious soup, and with the addition of arugula, you get a lovely peppery aftertaste. I’ve added crunch by including some fast-roasted cauliflower…

Kicked-Up ColeSlaw

In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, buttermilk, celery seeds, salt, pepper and cayenne, and whisk well to dissolve the sugar. In a…

Salsa Fresca

Drain canned tomatoes (reserve juice). Coarsely dice: fresh tomato, red onion, peppers and green chilies. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Process to desired…

Grilled Asparagus with Tangerine Aioli

Put the tangerine juice in a small non-reactive saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup. Let cool to room temperature.…

Greek Salad

To make dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, salt and honey in a large salad bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until blended.…

Endive Salad with Bleu Cheese and Pecans

Arrange endive leaves on a serving platter. Top with candied nuts and bleu cheese. In a small bowl or jar, combine vinegar, oil and mustard.…

Ratatouille Salad

Put the almonds into a large skillet over medium heat. Gently toast the nuts, being careful not to let them burn, for about 3 minutes.…

Walnut Encrusted Goat Cheese Salad with Crispy Bacon

In a food processor, pulse the bread crumbs and walnuts until the nuts are ground, being careful not to overgrind. Place in a shallow dish.…

Black-Eyed Peas West African Style

Rinse black-eyed peas in a colander or strainer and pick through to find any small stones or debris. In a large stock pot, boil on…

Summer Salad

Wash, peel, remove stems, ends from tomatoes, onion, cucumber and pepper.  Quarter each tomato and then cut across width in small chunks.  Cut and dice…

Zucchini Medley

Saute minced/diced onions in butter or margarine in large frying pan.  When onions are translucent, add chopped/diced zucchini.  Cover and simmer slowly over medium heat…

Cucumber-Papaya Salad

Sprinkle the cucumber with salt and let drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar,…

Zucchini Succotash

Heat grill to high. Brush cut side of zucchini with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, cutside down, until…