Category Archives: Grains and Pasta

Russian Penne

When I made this recipe this week, I wouldn’t tell anyone what was in it until they tried it.  Then I shared.  Knowing that the combination of ingredients don’t sound good unless you are a desperate vegetarian or have a bumper cabbage crop.  Turns out, the combination hits you just right when you want a [...]

Bulgur and Lentils with Parsley

Parsley can sometimes get a bad rap as the overused and poorly thought of garnish on the side of a plate.  It carries a clean, bright taste, that holds up to the heavier lentil in this dish.  So full of nutrients, Italian flat parsley especially, is a wonderful way to insert color, nutrition and flavor [...]

Warm Dijon Potato Salad

It’s impossible to make a dish any better than the ingredients you start with, which is why herbs and fresh vegetables are so integral to our food. One of the things I love about getting different vegetables and fruits every week from our CSA, Hope’s Edge, is the creativity that these beautiful products inspire. People [...]