Seasonal Veggies
Honestly, there’s almost nothing better than finding a Savoy cabbage or Romanesco broccoli sitting on a farmer’s market stand. Seriously the more obscure the more I must try it. Here are my favorite recipes that use veggies that you can only get now and then , making th seem even more delectable.
Creamy Lemon Zucchini Soup
It happens to be every gardener’s dilemma this time of year – what to do with all the zucchini? It’s impossible to have too many recipes for zucchini. Apparently it is an international problem as…
Aubergine, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms
This is my go to summer dish when eggplant is at it’s peak, everyone is hungry, and dinner needs to appear with the wave of my magic wand. From start to finish this can be…
Spring Slaw
I was on the lookout this week for a simple salad to share with weekend guests that would offer just a hint of something different. When I came across this slaw from Jamie Oliver, I…
A Solstice Supper
Solstice is just around the corner, and I’ve put together a lovely spread you want to share with family or friends and mark the return to light in the weeks ahead. Since this year, the…
Seasonal Sides VII: Spaghetti Squash
We can always use one more spaghetti squash recipe and this one is so easily adaptable it makes a great go-to! I have to admit, there are mixed feelings in our family when it comes…
Seasonal Sides IV: Brussels Sprouts
Members of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts are in the same category as collard greens, broccoli, kale, and kohlrabi. There are actually many varieties available and some are even purple, such as the Ruby Crunch…
Farm Fresh Summer V: Tomatoes
There is no doubt that those first tomatoes of the season deserve to be eaten just as they are off the vine. We have already enjoyed many straight out of our Tecolote Farm basket, especially…
Farm Fresh Summer II: Summer Squash
Since summer squash is here to stay until fall, having a handful of go-to recipes to use up these beauties is definitely helpful. In my opinion, there is not much that beats them sliced, seasoned,…
Lauren’s Kitchen: Hubele Family Kohlrabi Soup
So, long ago, back in an earlier chapter of my life, I taught at Heidelberg American High and after a full day of reigning in teenagers I spent my evenings trying to keep up with…
Vegan Egyptian Okra with Tomatoes—Bamya bel zait
It is okra season in Texas, and I am craving this flavorful stew. My son-in-law Joe shared this treasured recipe years ago while dating my daughter. While there are countless other reasons to love…
Lauren’s Kitchen: Watermelon Gazpacho
This may be called watermelon gazpacho but it tastes exactly like summer. Every bite is absolutely loaded to the brim with summer flavors. Spicy freshly-plucked-from-the-garden Serrano chilies, sweet juicy watermelon that cracks wide open on…
Lauren’s Kitchen: How About a Summer Reset?
Yes, it is true that in my dream world all of you would be following a plant-based diet to the “T” day in and out and no one would need a reset. Then there is…