Mustard greens are one of my favorites.  The flavor is unique and sharp and bitter and I love it.  This is a simple way to prepare mustard greens without the pork but full of flavor. Different brands of liquid smoke have different strengths.  You might…

I enjoy basil pesto.  I am coming around to arugula pesto.  But this fennel and carrot pesto is my new favorite.  I found several recipe for fennel frond pesto online, but I didn’t have enough fennel, so I decided to use carrot tops as well. …

Ever thought of turning your cucumbers into a cool, refreshing summer soup?  All you need is a powerful blender or food processor and a few additional ingredients.  The avocado makes this recipe especially smooth and creamy.  Don’t be shy with the salt; cold foods need…

When I was little, there was a short order breakfast place a few miles down the road. My dad called it a greasy spoon. On the weekend, he would often take me there for breakfast. Probably because the both of us liked getting up early,…

When life (or your CSA farmer) gives you onion greens, make dressing.  Specifically this punchy and flavorsome Onion Green and Ginger Dressing. Whether in the CSA share or on the farmers market table, we like to keep the greens on the veg as much as…

I do this with carrots all the time. Then, one fateful day, I didn’t have any carrots in the refrigerator. But I had turnips. Mind blown.

This Kale Salad with Tahini Lemon Dressing is creamy and filling.  It includes all the elements of a great kale salad, including tangy lemon, sweet dates, and crunchy almonds.  I love hummus, so it is no surprise I love this salad with it’s Mediterranean flair.…