Author: Danielle Levitt
Super Energy Kale Soup
This recipe comes from the World’s Healthiest Foods website: www.whfoods.com. This quick and easy version of potato kale soup has extra vegetables for more flavor and nutrition, and takes little time to prepare. Serves 4. (more…)
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
Overwhelmed with all of the eggplant that we have been getting in the shares? Eggplant Parmesan is an easy family favorite, and freezes well for future eating! (more…)
Charmoula Sauce
This is a classic Moroccan sauce typically used on grilled or baked fish, but it is also quite good on chicken. Some like to cook the fish and then add the sauce as a choice on the table, but others love how the sauce seeps into the meat when the fish is cooked with a slathering of the sauce on top. This particular recipe comes from The New York Times. (more…)
Risi e Bisi
Rice with peas is a Venetian specialty. Containing few ingredients, this recipe makes a fairly quick and filling meal or side dish. The recipe serves 4. (more…)
Fresh Arugula Pesto
This recipe, found on simplyfreshcooking.com is a great way to use arugula. The great thing about pesto is that it’s so versatile. You can literally use any kind of leafy green in place of the arugula – even spinach, mustard greens, swiss chard. (more…)
Maple Ginger Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is typically on most people’s dinner tables so here is a fairly simple side dish that isn’t too time consuming. This recipe comes from Diane Imrie and Richard Jarmusz book “Cooking Close to Home: A Year of Seasonal Recipes”, and can also be found on sugartreemaplefarm.com. The recipe as is serves 6; you can double the recipe, but cook each batch in separate pans to allow for proper roasting. Extras freeze nicely, too. (more…)
Creamy Mustard Greens
The mildest of the bitter greens, mustard greens are especially good and colorful when cooked with cream. This side dish yields 4 servings (3-4 cups), and is taken from Cuisine at Home. (more…)
Beet Meatloaf
Don’t be frightened by the color of this beet meatloaf recipe from www.susangreeley.com. It’s really quite delicious! Of course, if you already have a favorite meatloaf or burger recipe, you could probably try adding shredded beets to that instead. Mix in some shredded parsley or chopped onion for more flavor. (more…)
Creamy Risotto with Sweet Potato & Parmesan
A unique twist on risotto, from the cookbook, Cooking Close to Home. Perhaps a new addition to try at your Thanksgiving dinner? This recipe serves 4 and you can substitute a squash for the sweet potato. (more…)