• Farro Apple Pecan Salad is hearty and flavorful with celery, craisins, red onion and parmesan in an apple vinaigrette dressing.
    Mediterranean,  Mediterranean,  Salads,  Vegetarian

    Apple Pecan Farro Salad

    Apple Pecan Farro Salad is hearty and flavorful with celery, craisins, red onion and parmesan in an apple vinaigrette dressing. This rustic salad would be a fabulous addition to your holiday table. The earthy flavors of farro and pecans with sweet apple and craisins pair well with poultry or roast. There are so many different textures and flavors coming together with layers of apple flavor throughout. Farro is an ancient grain that has so many health benefits. It’s high in fiber and hearty enough to hold up to the apple vinaigrette. The leftover salad can be stored in the refrigerator overnight fully dressed with vinaigrette and still tastes great the…

  • Moroccan Roasted Cauliflower over creamy white bean puree with chili herb gremolata and charred lemon.
    Main Dish,  Mediterranean,  Mediterranean,  Side Dish

    Moroccan Roasted Cauliflower

    Moroccan Roasted Cauliflower over creamy white bean puree with chili herb gremolata and charred lemon. This cauliflower dish is a perfect side dish or a vegetarian main dish. I like to serve this family style on a big platter. I’m using fresh homegrown cauliflower from my garden. It’s so tender and there’s such a feeling of satisfaction eating something you have grown. If you don’t have home grown, support your local farmer’s market or farm stand. The white bean puree is the base of this dish. Then, cauliflower florets roasted with garam masala and smoked paprika are spooned over, creating a lovely display of flavor. This all gets topped with…

  • Asparagus-Tomato Crispy Rice transforms leftover rice into a delicious meal with asparagus, grape tomatoes, garlic and fresh grated parmesan.
    Main Dish,  Mediterranean,  Side Dish,  Vegetarian

    Asparagus-Tomato Crispy Rice

    Asparagus-Tomato Crispy Rice transforms leftover rice into a delicious meal with asparagus, grape tomatoes, garlic, basil and fresh parmesan. This is one of my favorite ways to use leftover rice and top with my favorite ingredients. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and topped with all the freshness. Asparagus gets a quick blanch and is sauteed with grape tomatoes and garlic then served over crispy rice. Top with freshly grated parmesan, fresh basil and a little extra olive oil drizzle. Tuck in a few lemon wedges and you can have this dish on the table in 20 minutes. Ingredients in Asparagus-Tomato Crispy Rice Related Recipes Try these related…

  • Mediterranean,  Mediterranean,  Salads

    Greek Pasta Salad

    Greek Pasta Salad made with penne rigate and plenty of vinaigrette with cucumber, kalamata olives, bell pepper, grape tomatoes and feta. Everyone needs a go-to pasta salad.  One that comes together in a pinch and is packed with flavor.  This Greek Pasta Salad checks all the boxes.  It’s colorful, flavorful, and has no mayo, which means you are good to set it out with no worry.  Let the sun shine, let the people mingle….your salad is safe.  I mean it’s so good that I’m sure it will be gone in no time anyways. Make this pasta salad a meal! Add your favorite protein to the mix. I like grilled shrimp.…