• Cauliflower Tacos

    Tacos are trending and it is time to try tortillas filled with cauliflower steaks.  We recently purchased a Staub cast iron stovetop grill. When placed on a gas stovetop it provides the smoky-grilled flavor without the mess of charcoal or running outside to the grill.  Cauliflower, with a bit of olive oil becomes caramelized with ...

  • Lunch on the Porch

    Warmer weather brings us to our screened-in porch for most meals.  Connecting with nature and making meals more of an experience is what summer is all about. I try to minimize the use of the oven this time of year as the temperature heats up outside.  This layered tostada is similar to huevos rancheros and packed ...

  • Strawberry Fields Salad

      This salad says freshness and springtime. Layer arugula leaves with roasted yellow beets, peppers, or tomatoes. Add a healthy serving of fresh sliced strawberries and slivered almonds. Strawberry Almond Dressing 1 cup fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon honey pinch of salt Process in a food processor or blender until ...

  • Quintessential Quiche

      We have had at least a week of rain here in Georgia and I'm listening to Ray Charles sing "A Rainy Night in Georgia" as I know that a warm quiche filled with roasted vegetables and swiss cheese bakes in the oven. Quiche is comfort food any season of the year.  I love its flexibility ...

  • Butternut Squash Tofu Scramble

    Butternut Squash adds a hearty earthy flavor that is a nice addition to this breakfast or anytime dish.  I like to make this Scramble in a skillet because it is easy to move the whole dish from the stove top to the oven for a final broil, basically all in one dish!  I'm all for minimal dish ...

  • Tofu Time

    A healthy meat alternative, tofu options are plentiful in our markets. Tofu has a deep history in America as vegetarian Benjamin Franklin discovered in the 1700's. I can safely say that my mother never prepared a tofu dish for our family when I grew up. Perhaps she would have tried, but there was Hamburger Helper and TV ...