Vegetables and Fruits

Vegetable recipes

How to make perfect fried green tomatoes

How to make perfect fried green tomatoes

There is not anything a whole lot better than fried green tomatoes ….if they are done right! But, that’s the problem. Not all fried green tomatoes are created equal. Some people like to over batter them. Sometimes they are soggy. Sometimes they are not cooked […]

How to prepare perfect strawberries

How to prepare perfect strawberries

This is something I probably take for granted – one of those little tricks of the trade that make the perfect sliced strawberries. The experts say to not wash or cut your strawberries until you are ready to eat them. However, in my house, if […]

Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard – The Last of the Winter Garden

Sauteed Rainbow Swiss Chard – The Last of the Winter Garden

The last of the winter garden! These beautiful rainbow swiss chard plants grew all winter this year since it was so mild. What do you do with Swiss chard? Well, these are like a lot of nice leafy greens and I cook them all (fresh spinach, kale, […]

Easy Sauteed Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic

Easy Sauteed Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic

Broccolini! What a fun word to say. While at the grocery store after my 4 year old’s ballet class, I was not feeling inspired about what to cook for dinner. I asked her what vegetable she wanted and she said broccolini. Well, it must be […]

Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes with Shaved Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes with Shaved Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes with Shaved Parmesan is quick, easy, beautiful and delicious. I like to serve this around Christmas (green and red) but it is a quick and easy side. It also highlights all the great flavors of asparagus. Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus, prepared […]

Zucchini with Feta Cheese and Tomatoes

Zucchini with Feta Cheese and Tomatoes

These are a bit unique and a great way to bring flavor to a vegetable that has minimal flavor on its own. Level of Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Prep Time – 20 min; Cook Time – 12 min Ingredients: 2 medium sized zucchini 1/3 lb […]