A peach, pea, blueberry salad to savor! There is a two-week stretch at the end of August when the fruit bowl needs a little more exploration. The peaches are at their best and about to be gone. The first pears have come in, still hard, not ready for anything. Nobody knows quite what to do […]

A Valentine’s Day Salad Worth Savoring This radicchio, beet, and white bean salad (with extra plant pigments, as you will see) embodies a plant-rich approach to nourishing our hearts in ways we might not think of for Valentine’s Day. The slightly bitter radicchio is rich in anthocyanins, jewel-toned beets are packed with betalains, and protein-rich […]

Vegan Green Risotto with Chanterelle Bacon for Lunch ( & Dinner) There’s something magical about cooking with ingredients that only appear for a brief moment each year. Chanterelle mushrooms, fresh garden peas, and tender asparagus are among spring’s most fleeting treasures and when paired with a creamy vegan risotto, they create a meal that’s not […]

Red Lentil Curry Soup with Cilantro Chutney for Dinner Red lentils, or Masoor Dal, are a cornerstone in both Ayurvedic cooking and modern nutritional science. These vibrant red lentils are rich in plant-based protein, iron, and folate, supporting energy metabolism and cardiovascular health. Their high fiber content promotes digestive wellness and helps stabilize blood sugar levels, making them […]