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Couscous with Asparagus and Peas

Couscous with Asparagus and Peas

This is a great spring dish when asparagus is plentiful at farmer’s markets. Unfortunately, peas aren’t ready until well past asparagus time, at least in my part of the country. This makes it hard to get both of them fresh but frozen peas work pretty well,...
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

This dish makes a wonderful accompaniment for many menus, consider the following along with a green salad: Wild Mushroom Crostini Brown Butter Fettuccine with Sage Roasted Cornish Hens Farro Salad with Mushrooms and Thyme Chocolate Mousse Balsamic Roasted Vegetables...
Hearty Autumn Harvest Soup

Hearty Autumn Harvest Soup

Autumn Harvest Soup Looking a dairy-free soup recipe for fall but this isn’t quite it? Consider these: Cream of Broccoli Soup – Gluten-free, Vegan Butternut Squash Soup – Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan Minestrone – Dairy-free, Gluten-free,...
Savory Acorn Squash Soup

Savory Acorn Squash Soup

Before baking, place a shallot or garlic in each of the squash halves along with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Slice off the stem and possibly a little of the bottom of the other half so they sit level on the pan while baking. Looking for a hearty fall soup, but not...
Risotto with Mushrooms

Risotto with Mushrooms

You can use this recipe for a basic risotto. Just follow the recipe without adding the mushrooms, everything else is the same. You can then vary the recipe by substituting fresh mushrooms, fresh asparagus, peas, fresh or frozen, zucchini, or even baby shrimp Looking...
Brussels Sprouts, Walnuts, and Cranberries

Brussels Sprouts, Walnuts, and Cranberries

Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries, Walnuts with Maple Balsamic Dressing Ingredients For a full menu featuring this dish, consider the following two options: Plant-based Menu Marinated Mushrooms Yogurt-Marinated Mushrooms Butternut Squash Soup Farro Salad with Mushroom and...