Summer Melon Salad
Refreshing and light, this salad is HUGE success at every event. The sweet summer melon, the crisp cucumber with its hint of bitterness is all balanced—nope, it...
Recipes
Roasted Vegetable Stock
Use as a rich base for pilaf, quinoa, couscous, and other grain dishes. It’s also delicious as a stand alone soup to warm you on a chilly day.
Mushroom Stock | How to Make Mushroom Stock
Mushroom stock is a necessity in the modern kitchen. The richly flavored broth adds a meaty savoriness, or umami, that appeals to vegetarians, vegans and meat-e...
Homemade Mint Extract Recipe
Yes, you can buy mint extract, but homemade is so much more fresh-tasting and flavorful. And it’s easy. You can use it in baked goods, and it’s marvelous in dri...
Peruvian-style Pesto Pasta
Although recent, the Italian influence on Peruvian cuisine is undeniably strong. Italians arrived in Peru at the beginning of the 20th century, and as soon as t...
Summer Solstice Blackberry Buttermilk Cake
Blackberries plus buttermilk combine quickly to create a sweet ending to a summer day.
Kale Peach Salad
This salad is light and refreshing. Grill the peaches at the same time as the kale and you’ll have a quick and healthy side dish or appetizer.
Tofu Soba Noodles (Buckwheat Soba, Tofu With Carrot Miso Lime Dressing)
This tofu soba noodles is a little bit warm, a little bit chilled, and completely delicious. The tofu, tasting lightly of soy sauce and the grill; the soba sala...
Spanish White Gazpacho
White gazpacho is a classic Spanish chilled soup. A little sweet, a little tart, yet quite mild, it’s simple and satisfying. And it’s great for a summer supper....
Strawberry Frangipane Tart
This tart is filled with luscious frangipane—a traditional nut pastry filling—and crowned with fresh fruit. We’ve used seasonal strawberries, but this tart work...
Peach Buttermilk Ice Cream
Love tart frozen yogurt? Looking for a way to use up those ripe and juicy peaches? This is the recipe for you. Both components—the ice cream base and the peach ...
Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken
This is a basic roast chicken recipe done right. It’s as simple as that.
Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta
This rich raw avocado sauce is both light and hearty. It’s also very flexible and may be served with all kinds of fresh vegetables, including corn, radishes, gr...
Morning Healthy Veggie Muffins
A muffin that’s loaded with veggies, fruit, and whole grains—could there be a better, more delicious way to start the day?
Pasta With Wild Mushroom, Tomato and Eggplant Sauce
This luscious vegan linguine is easy to halve, easy to double for a crowd, and easy to love. It takes a while to cook but it’s mostly hands off—and the sauce ta...