Dig in (Phrasal verb): 1. To delve into 2. To begin to eat heartily 3. To begin work with great determination
Every time I think about going vegetarian, I crave Simply Roasted Chicken. While I love eating mostly vegetarian, I just can’t give up the bird.    Roasting your own chicken is cheaper than buying one. Most importantly, you can choose a chicken based on your wallet and ethics (generic, bulk, free range, organic, etc…)  and […]
 Chunky Applesauce is the little black dress of the culinary world.  Basic, versatile, a cooking “wardrobe” builder. Layer it with yogurt and berries for a breakfast parfait. Lighten baked goods by substituting applesauce for half the oil or butter in a recipe. Serve a side of applesauce with roast chicken, pork chops or grilled […]
Yummy Stuffed Peppers and Squash is also called Yemesta (gemeesta) which is Greek for stuffed vegetables. But I just call them yummy. August is the right month to fill brightly colored bell peppers, zucchini and yellow squash with a fresh filling of rice, cheese and vegetables. For a meatier Yemesta, add in one pound of either browned […]
Ripe summer tomatoes + Buffalo Mozzarella + two tone basil = Marinated Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad.  This winning combination comes from the vegetable cookbook  Plenty by chef Yotam Ottolenghi. I love his unfussy approach to creating stunning but simple vegetable dishes. Serve it as an appetizer or the star of summer lunch or dinner. Fennel, […]
