Cauliflower is a great food that’s packed with nutrition. It’s a member of the cruciferous family, a food group that should be consumed daily. One cup of raw cauliflower provides 86% of your daily needs of Vitamin C , 21% Vitamin K-21% (an anti-inflammatory vitamin), and 15% Folate, a nutrient linked to brain and neurological function and formation for developing brains….
Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
Rhubarb packed into your CSA farm share? Have no idea what to do with it? Well here I am to save the day! In fact, this recipe was created for a class I’m teaching this week entitled, Cook the Share! Rhubarb is quite versatile and helps to thicken sauces, lending it a perfect accompaniment to…
Health Benefits of Chives
Chives-the first thing to pop up in my garden. Chives shout-“Yeah It’s Finally Spring!!!!!” and, in our part of the country, that shout couldn’t come soon enough! Chives are a perennial, meaning they come back every year, without the need for replanting. They are incredibly easy to grow, and can be planted in the garden…
Moroccan Kale Salad
I held a Moroccan-inspired feast the other night for some good friends. All the dishes I served were infused with the warm spices of Morocco. Perfect for the cold nights in Buffalo right now. Oranges, carrots, cumin, turmeric, golden raisins, and curried cashews graced this creamy salad. If you want to pack in the antioxidants…
Miso Ginger Rice Salad
Have some left over rice? We always make extra grains for the week, for fast weeknight prep. This past week, we went a little overboard on the the rice, and ended up not eating it all. We were having company, it was hot, and I didn’t feel much like fussing. So…in comes this rice salad!…
