I’m not sure this qualifies as a recipe, but it was such a lovely combination that I wanted to share! This salad is beautifully and unabashedly green, and definitely sings of summer. What’s not to like?
Weeknight Recipes
Mint and Parsley Salad with Persian Cucumbers
August 6th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Honorable Herbs, Lettuce, Most Popular, Parsley, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans
August 2nd, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Legumes, Most Popular, Onion, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
About eight years ago I spent a summer in Alaska living in a tent. It was a 7 mile walk to the closest town (Wasilla), and the only company I had was the mosquitoes and the occasional moose…
Grilled Corn with Smoked Paprika Butter
July 30th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Succulent Spices, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
This recipe gets back to the heart and soul of Modern Beet — simple preparations of fresh, seasonal vegetables! As we near the end of July, fresh corn is showing up more…
Simplest Summer Fruit Melange
July 3rd, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Fantastic Fruits, Honorable Herbs, Weeknight Recipes
Here’s another dish that barely qualifies as a recipe, but is so delicious that I wanted to share… simple summer fruit salad with fresh mint and balsamic — it’s sweet, tangy, minty, a little savory, and surprisingly…
Dilly Wax Beans
July 1st, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Dill, Green Beans, Honorable Herbs, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
A couple weekends ago I was strolling through the Palo Alto farmer’s market when I came across two mountains of beans piled on a red checked table cloth…
Spicy Slivered Green Beans with Lime and Cilantro
May 23rd, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Cilantro / Coriander, Green Beans, Honorable Herbs, Most Popular, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
This recipe celebrates the art of simple cooking — five ingredients plus a little chopping is all it takes to turn what some might consider a ho-hum vegetable into something unique and delicious…
Beet Towers with Farmers Cheese and Oranges
May 8th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Beets, Cheese, Delectable Dairy, Fantastic Fruits, Orange, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Ah, beets. My trusty standby — ready to be prepared and enjoyed in the same old ordinary way (roasted, plain), yet always willing to be a player in my latest experimental recipe. It’s hard not to appreciate…
Skillet Roasted Celeraic with Potatoes, Celery, Olives, and Sage
April 30th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Honorable Herbs, Potatoes, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Every now and again I’ll wake up and decide that today I need a mental health day. The feeling strikes at the oddest times — not when I’m particularly stressed out or busy at work, but rather when things are…
Slivered Dandelion Greens with Chorizo
April 14th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Dandelion Greens, Garlic, Onion, Succulent Spices, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Whether foraged from the backyard or purchased at the farmer’s market, dandelion greens occupy a special place in my heart during the spring. Their bitter bite enlivens my palate and makes sweetness even sweeter…
Springtime Vegetable Tart with Peas, Asparagus, and Basil
April 9th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Asparagus, Basil, Honorable Herbs, Peas & Pea Shoots, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Today’s recipe is a fantastic manifestation of the idea, ‘what grows together, goes together’. In these early days of spring, ‘bright green’ seems to be the theme — bright green shelling peas are exploding in my garden…
