A sunny burger with the last of the winter roots for early spring cooking.
Category: Lunch
Spring Salad with Basilicious Dressing
This vibrant blend of herbs that smothers a variety of vegetables and grains along with the occasional sweetness of a plump raisin: it’s magic for the mouth. Just try it and see.
Butternut Tuile
Half-way between a cracker and kugel, the four-year-old in residence here declares that ”it’s good Mom. It doesn’t taste healthy;” which is praise coming from a child. Bonus – it actually is good for you even though the squash provides sweetness in every bite.
Spicy Tomato Soup
A thick and unctuous tomato soup, fragrant with Indian spices and naturally sweetened with lots of squash and a wee bit of beets.
Bean-Free Veggie Burgers
Gorgeous grain and nut-studded patties with a healthy amount of vegetable thrown in.
Herb-Roasted Cabbage and Squash
Never roasted cabbage? It’s definitely time to try!
Moroccan-Style Squash & Chickpea Stew
A great and hearty meal to serve atop a bowl of rice: a mix of black and sweet brown rice makes for a particularly striking presentation.
Greens Soup with Cajun-Spiced Roast Potatoes
Weeknight comfort food that comes together quickly and is jam-packed with greens and goodness.
Three Sisters Supper (Bean-Studded Polenta with Roasted Squash and Spicy Red Sauce)
Anything “three sisters” (beans, squash and corn) tends to turn Tex-Mex in flavor. This was an attempt to break away from the predictable and use the classic combo in a fresh new way.
Baked Lentils in Red Wine
More beans! More beets! Red velvet stew in anticipation of Valentine’s day!
Baked Beans and Beets in a White Wine Sauce
An herb-studded wine sauce with sweet beet and large creamy beans.
Saag Soup with Curried Croutons and Edamame
Any excuse to make soup is a good excuse to make soup. Saag soup gives you greens and great taste for a wholesome meal.
Crunchy Cooking 