Recipe Index: Vegetarian

Listing by Subject

Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Rustic Tart

Easy to make savory rustic tart with Granny Smith apples, walnuts, maple syrup, thyme and gorgonzola cheese

Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Turnovers

Puff pastry mini-turnovers with a filling of apples, walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, honey, and thyme.

Artichoke Lemon Dip

Creamy artichoke dip made with artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, lemon, parsley, garlic, and cream cheese.

Artichoke Soup

Refined and delicious artichoke soup, made from the hearts of fresh globe artichokes, leeks, shallots, yukon gold potatoes, stock, a little cream, and herbs.

Arugula Pesto

Arugula pesto made with fresh arugula leaves, garlic, olive oil, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese.

Arugula Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese

Arugula salad with beets, goat cheese, walnuts and a simple vinaigrette.

Arugula, Mozzarella, Tomato on Focaccia

Sandwich made with focaccia bread, arugula, Mozzarella cheese, and marinated sliced tomatoes and onions.

Asparagus

Quick and easy asparagus recipe. How to cook asparagus spears perfectly, dress with olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon zest.

Asparagus Artichoke Salad

A light springtime salad of grilled or roasted asparagus with marinated artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes.

Asparagus Frittata

Quick and easy asparagus frittata. Perfect for spring. Eggs, Gruyere or Swiss cheese, onion, and asparagus.

Asparagus Pesto with Pasta

Fresh spring asparagus pesto recipe with baby spinach, asparagus, pine nuts, olive oil and garlic, served with fettuccini pasta.

Asparagus Risotto

Classic asparagus risotto made with arborio rice, shallots, stock, fresh asparagus, and Parmesan cheese.

Asparagus Soufflé

Light and fluffy asparagus souffle recipe. Pureed asparagus mixed with bechamel and egg yolks, beaten egg whites folded it, baked to puffy golden deliciousness.

Asparagus with Lime and Mint

Fresh spring asparagus, lightly sautéed in oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, fresh lime juice, and mint.

Avocado Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

Beautiful avocado tomato salad with sliced avocados and colorful heirloom tomatoes.

Baby Bok Choy with Cashews

Quick and easy baby bok choy recipe. Baby bok choy sauteed in olive oil with garlic, green onions and a dash of sesame oil. Then mixed with roasted, salted cashews.

Baby Bok Choy with Yellow Bell Peppers

Baby bok choy, stir fried with sliced yellow bell peppers, green onions, and sesame oil.

Baked Asparagus with Parmesan

Baked asparagus with olive oil and parmesan cheese.

Bavarian Sauerkraut

Classic sauerkraut recipe with chopped apple and juniper berries.

Beet Hummus

Colorful beet hummus made with cooked red beets, sesame seed tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin.

Black Bean Salad

A fresh black bean salad, perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. Tomatoes, jalepenos, avocado, black bleans and corn combined to give this salad it's kick and fresh flavors.

Blanched Cabbage with Butter and Caraway

Quick and easy. Torn cabbage leaves, blanched in salted water, tossed with butter, caraway and celery seeds.

Blueberry Peach Fruit Salad with Thyme

Blueberry, peach, nectarine fruit salad seasoned with fresh thyme, ginger, and lemon juice.

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

Easiest stuffed mushrooms ever, creminis stuffed with herbed Boursin cheese, topped with smoked paprika.

Braised Leeks

Leeks trimmed and gently braised in butter and white wine and seasoned with thyme, garlic and parsley.

Braised Onions

Pearl onions braised with butter and chicken stock, great side dish for roast beef or stews.

Bread Soup (Panade) with Onions, Chard, and Mushrooms

Rustic, hearty, thick bread soup with onions, chard, mushrooms, thick Italian or French loaf bread, and Parmesan.

Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions

Broccoli rabe, blanched first to take the edge off the bitterness, then sautéed with caramelized onions, garlic, and a dash of chili pepper.

Broccoli Rabe with Pasta and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Broccoli rabe, blanched then sautéed in olive oil with garlic and chili pepper flakes. Tossed with sun dried tomatoes, pasta, and Parmesan.

Broccoli Stir Fry with Ginger and Sesame

Quick and easy broccoli stir fry recipe with ginger and sesame. Broccoli florets, stir-fried with minced ginger and garlic, then cooked with stock, sesame oil, and soy sauce.

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Bruschetta with tomato and basil. Chopped fresh tomatoes with garlic, basil, olive oil, and vinegar, served on toasted slices of French or Italian bread.

Brussels Sprouts

Simple and delicious Brussels sprouts recipe with lightly steamed or boiled sprouts, mixed with sauteed onions, butter, and toasted almonds.

Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake

Simple and easy butternut squash, apple, and cranberry bake recipe. Perfect for a holiday feast.

Butternut Squash Apple Soup

Simple and easy butternut squash soup recipe with a green apple for added flavor.

Butternut Squash Risotto

Creamy butternut squash risotto recipe, perfect for autumn. Arborio rice, slowly cooked in broth, with onion, butternut squash, white wine, butter, Parmesan and chives.

Butternut Squash with Browned Butter and Thyme

Cubed butternut squash, cooked on the stovetop with browned butter and thyme.

Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Vanilla

Butternut squash with butter, ginger, walnuts, thyme, and vanilla.

Buttery Tomato Pasta

Pasta with the easiest ever tomato sauce made with whole canned tomatoes, butter, sugar, basil, and salt and pepper.

Cactus and Corn Salsa

A true southwestern salsa made with nopales cactus paddles, corn, green tomatoes, onions, and chiles.

Candied Yams

Candied yams, garnet sweet potatoes, glazed with a brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, orange sauce.

Caponata, Eggplant Relish

Eggplant caponata, diced eggplant cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, pinenuts, olives, raisins, capers, and parsley. A great Italian relish for bread sticks.

Caprese Mini Sandwiches

Tasty Caprese mini sandwiches made with Parmesan toasted flatbread, sliced tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella cheese, and basil.

Caramelized Fennel and Onions

Sliced onions and fennel, slowly cooked until lightly browned, tossed with Parmesan, lemon, and parsley.

Caramelized Onion Quiche

Rich and creamy quiche with caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese.

Carrot Soufflé

Easy-to-make carrot soufflé with carrots, milk, saltines, cheddar cheese, butter, and eggs.

Cauliflower Purée

Quick and easy puréed cauliflower recipe with sour cream and butter.

Celery Root Mash

Celery root purée, celery root boiled until soft, then mashed with butter and cream.

Celery Root Salad

Celery root salad recipe, also known as celery remoulade, with celery root, green apple, and a mayonnaise Dijon dressing.

Celery Stir Fry

Japanese-style stir-fry, thin batons of celery, stir-fried with chili-infused oil and soy sauce.

Chayote with Tomato and Green Chile

Julienned chayotes cooked with roasted tomatoes, onions, green chiles and cilantro.

Cheese Fondue

Classic cheese fondue. Bread, vegetable, and ham pieces dipped in melted cheese sauce with Jarlsberg, Emmenthaler, and Gruyere cheeses.

Cheesy Bread

A cross between garlic bread and pizza, cheesy bread is a quick, easy, and delicious party snack.

Cherry Tomato Orzo Salad

A summer salad of cherry tomatoes, orzo pasta, cucumbers, feta cheese, oregano and green onions, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) and Tomato Salad

Chickpea tomato salad with fresh summer tomatoes, garbanzo beans, hard boiled eggs, and sweet onions, and tossed with a light vinaigrette.

Chickpea Potato Curry

Quick and easy chickpea curry with Yukon Gold potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cumin, ginger, coriander and garbanzo beans.

Chilaquiles

Mexican chilaquiles, strips of fried corn tortillas simmered in salsa, and served with cheese, eggs, or beans.

Chipotle Bean Tostadas

Tostada recipe with toasted or fried tortillas topped with a layer of chipotle flavored refried beans, cotija cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, and salsa.

Chipotle Pumpkin Soup

Spicy pumpkin soup with Southwestern flavors of chipotle, cumin, oregano, and served with pepitas, crema fresca, and cilantro.

Cilantro Pesto

Homemade cilantro pesto, made with fresh cilantro leaves, blanched almonds, red onion, serrano chile and olive oil.

Classic Baked Acorn Squash

Easy baked acorn squash recipe, perfect for the fall. Squash is cut in half, insides scooped out, then baked with a little butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup.

Classic Carrot Salad

Traditional grated carrot salad with carrots, raisins, chopped apple and mayonnaise. One of the easiest salads to prepare, as well as being kid-friendly and good for you.

Classic Glazed Carrots

Glazed carrots, sliced carrots, sautéed in butter and sugar, then cooked in stock until sauce is reduced to a glaze.

Classic Pasta Primavera

Angel hair pasta with a butter, cream, Parmesan sauce, and plenty of fresh vegetables - broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, snow peas, tomatoes, garlic and basil.

Classic Stuffed Mushrooms

Classic stuffed with shallots, garlic, walnuts, breadcrumbs, chopped mushroom stems, and parsley.

Colcannon

Irish mashed potatoes mixed with greens and scallions and lots of butter and cream.

Colcannon Cakes

Fried potato patties made from leftover colcannon, a combination of mashed potatoes, kale or other greens, and scallions or green onions.

Cold Pea Salad

A delightful chilled pea salad, made with smoked almonds, water chestnuts and a hint of curry.

Coleslaw

Coleslaw with thinly sliced cabbage, carrots and green onion, with or without mayonnaise. The quintessential American picnic salad.

Corn Chowder

Simple corn chowder made with sweet, fresh corn, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, red bell pepper, milk, and bacon.

Cranberry Sauce

Classic, easy and delicious Thanksgiving cranberry sauce recipe. How to make cranberry sauce from scratch. Perfect with turkey.

Cream of Spinach Soup

Rich and creamy spinach soup, with fresh or frozen spinach, onion, potatoes, broth, cream and sour cream. Serve hot or chilled.

Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup

Creamy wild mushroom soup made with porcini and morels, garlic, stock, cream, Madeira, parsley and chives.

Creamed Corn

Classic creamed corn with fresh yellow corn cut straight from the cob, onion, butter, and cream.

Creamed Turnips

Mashed, creamed turnips recipe with turnips, milk, butter, cream, cloves, and nutmeg.

Creamy Polenta

Creamy polenta recipe. This polenta is so light, so fluffy, so creamy, it could almost be a dessert.

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy sweet potato soup with red-skinned sweet potatoes, cooked in stock with onions, celery, and leek, pureed and seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup.

Crispy Hash Browns

Crispy hash browns recipe. Method for making perfectly browned and crispy hash brown potatoes.

Cucumber Salad

Simple fresh cucumber salad with rice vinegar, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh dill or basil.

Cucumber Salad with Mint and Feta

Using delicate, think skinned, Persian cucumbers, this cucumber salad recipe includes mint, feta cheese, red onions and sliced radishes with a simple oil and vinegar dressing.

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Cucumber yogurt tzatziki, a simple salad of peeled, sliced cucumbers, yogurt, dill, and salt and pepper. To accompany spicy dishes.

Curried Potato and Vegetable Soup

A curry potato soup with cauliflower, Yukon Gold potatoes, bell peppers, onions, carrots, corn, and summer squash.

Curried Squash and Pear Soup

Butternut squash soup with pears, and seasoned with spicy curry.

Curry Rice Salad

Curry rice salad prepared with brown rice, curry powder or paste, bell pepper, green onions, celery, snow peas, raisins, apple, cilantro, and sesame oil.

Dad’s Greek Salad

Classic Greek salad recipe, with plum tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Served with a red wine vinegar vinaigrette.

Dad’s Potato Salad

Classic potato salad recipe with boiled Russet potatoes, dill pickles, celery, parsley, red onion, scallions, hard boiled eggs and a mayonnaise Dijon dressing.

Dad’s Ratatouille

Luxuriously rich, smooth, and flavorful ratatouille recipe. Vegetables are first browned, then roasted, then cooked in a tomato sauce. Includes onion, garlic, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Dinosaur Kale with Baby Potatoes

Dinosaur kale, also called Lacinato or black kale, sautéed with garlic and olive oil and serve with poached baby potatoes.

Easy Black Beans and Rice

Quick and easy black beans and rice with onion, bell pepper, garlic, Tabasco, oregano, and white rice.

Edamame Dip

Dip made with edamame soybeans, avocado, cilantro, yogurt, lime juice, and dashes of Tabasco and sesame oil.

Eggplant and Red Pepper Terrine

Eggplant and roasted red pepper terrine recipe, with sliced eggplant, roasted red bell peppers, parsley, Brie or Mozzarella, in a fresh tomato sauce.

Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanouj)

Classic Mediterranean baba ghanouj eggplant dip. Baked eggplant pureed with tahini, garlic, and olive oil.

Eggplant Green Curry

Thai green curry with sautéed Japanese eggplant, red bell peppers, lemon grass, and coconut milk.

Eggplant Lentil Stew with Pomegranate Molasses

Turkish lentil stew recipe with eggplant and pomegranate molasses.

Eggplant Parmesan

A classic Italian baked eggplant Parmesan casserole with fried eggplant slices layered with Mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce.

Eggs Nested in Sautéed Chard and Mushrooms

Runny eggs, steamed on a bed of sautéed chopped chard, onions, and shiitake mushrooms.

Enchiladas

Family favorite, Tex Mex cheese enchiladas recipe. Corn tortillas, lightly fried, rolled up with Jack or cheddar cheese, arranged in a casserole dish, covered with tomato and green chile sauce, and baked.

Fava Bean Dip with Goat Cheese and Garlic

Fresh fava bean dip with green garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, and goat cheese. Great served with jicama or cucumber slices.

Fennel Gratin

Baked fennel with olive oil, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, bread crumbs and fresh thyme.

Fennel Slaw with Mint Vinaigrette

Fennel salad with thinly sliced fennel bulb and a fresh mint vinaigrette.

Fennel, Radicchio and Endive Salad

A crunchy salad of radicchio, Belgian endive and sliced fennel served with a fennel dressing and grated parmesan cheese.

Fingerling Potatoes with Herb Vinaigrette

Fingerling potatoes, boiled and then dressed with vermouth and an herb vinaigrette.

French Green Beans with Butter and Herbs

Fresh haricot verts, skinny green beans boiled, drained, then sautéed in butter with onions, tarragon, thyme, parsley, and chives.

Fresh Basil Pesto

Classic, simple basil pesto recipe with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Romano or Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Traditional fried green tomatoes. Sliced firm green tomatoes, dipped in egg and coated with flour, cornmeal and bread crumbs, fried and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy garlic mashed potatoes made with roasted garlic and Yukon Gold potatoes.

Gazpacho

California version of the classic Spanish gazpacho recipe. Chilled soup made with ripe, uncooked tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, celery, onion, and seasoned with fresh herbs, Tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Ginger Pineapple Fried Rice

Ginger pineapple fried rice, a perfect use for leftover rice, makes a delicious side dish for shrimp, pork, or chicken.

Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad

Beautiful golden beet salad peppered with ruby red pomegranate seeds, served on a bed of arugula and lettuce greens.

Golden Beets and Brussels Sprouts

Beautiful golden beets and Brussels sprouts. Roasted or boiled golden yellow beets with parboiled Brussels sprouts, sauteed together in olive oil, shallots and thyme, and topped with toasted almonds.

Grapefruit Avocado Salad with Plum Mayo Dressing

Grapefruit avocado salad. Peeled segments of grapefruit arranged with avocado slices, dressed with a plum mayo dressing.

Greek Black-Eyed Peas Salad

Black-eyed pea salad with a Greek twist, fresh spinach, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, green onions, garlic, and lemon.

Green Apple Curry

Simple and easy curry made with Granny Smith green apples.

Green Bean Salad with Basil, Balsamic, and Parmesan

Fresh green beans, blanched and toss with a balsamic vinaigrette, red onions, basil, and Parmesan.

Green Beans with Almonds and Thyme

Recipe for green beans, boiled first, then sauteed in butter with thyme and toasted almonds.

Green Beans with Salsa

An easy to prepare green beans recipe with tomato and chile salsa. A Latin twist on the classical haricots a la provencale recipe.

Green Chile Enchiladas

Green chile enchiladas made with corn tortillas, roasted Anaheim green chiles, jack cheese, and a roasted tomatillo salsa verde sauce.

Green Mashed Potatoes

Mashed russet potatoes mixed with purée of parsley and green onions.

Grilled Artichokes

Tender, smokey artichoke halves, easily and beautifully grilled.

Grilled Asparagus

Nothing beats the flavor of asparagus, coated in olive oil, sprinkled with salt, and quickly grilled.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Sauerkraut on Rye

Grilled cheese sandwich recipe with Gruyere Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread.

Grilled Corn Salad

Summery corn salad, made with grilled or toasted corn, zucchini, red bell pepper, red onions, cilantro, and seasoned with cumin, oil and vinegar.

Grilled Corn-on-the-Cob

How to grill corn on the cob. Juicy, tender, grilled corn-on-the-cob recipe. Grill fresh corn cobs in their husks on direct high heat.

Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

A veggie burger, so to speak, using grilled eggplant rounds, tomatoes and onions marinated in vinegar and oil, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

Grilled English Peas

Fresh English peas, in their pods, slathered with olive oil, sprinkled with salt, and grilled. Eat like edamame.

Grilled Onion Salad

Grilled red onions, chilled and marinated in a rosemary herb dressing.

Grilled Radicchio Salad

Have you ever had grilled radicchio? Try it! Excellent with olive oil, balsamic, and a little grated Pecorino.

Grilled Romaine Lettuce

Hearts of romaine lettuce, painted with a herb vinaigrette, and grilled. Served whole, or chopped for a grilled salad.

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Slices of sweet potatoes grilled over a hot fire and slathered with a cilantro-lime dressing.

Grilled Tomatoes

Quick and easy grilled tomatoes recipe for grilling over a gas or charcoal grill.

Grits with Corn and Onion Greens

Savory grits with extra corn and green onion greens, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.

Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon

Hashed brussels sprouts made with thinly sliced brussels sprouts, tossed in lemon juice, sauteed in butter, and sprinkled with vermouth.

Heirloom Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad

Heirloom tomato, basil, Mozzarella salad made with beautiful, ripe heirloom tomatoes. Classic Italian Caprese salad recipe.

Hoisin Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts steamed briefly and then stir-fried with a hoisin glaze.

Holiday Spiced Sweet Potatoes (Yams)

Garnet yam sweet potato recipe, pureed garnet yams with butter, brown sugar, and holiday spices. Perfect for Thanksgiving.

Home Fries

Simple and easy home fries two ways, one recipe starting with raw potatoes, another starting with cooked. Both skillet fried.

How to Make Fruit Leather

Step-by-step guide for making fruit leather, puréed fruit, spread out and dried, then rolled up to store. A great way to use up excess fruit of the season.

How to Make Vegetable Stock

So much better than store bought! Homemade vegetable stock with carrots, onions, celery, parsley, herbs, and mushrooms.

Hummus

Simple and delicious hummus, made with garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt.

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Long grain rice, cooked in coconut milk with beans, a favorite side dish of Jamaica.

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

A smooth soup made from jerusalem artichokes, onions, garlic, celery and stock.

Jicama Salad

Crunchy, refreshing jicama salad with julienned jicama, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, orange, and lime juice. Perfect accompaniment to Mexican food dishes.

Kale and Roasted Vegetable Soup

A hearty winter soup recipe with kale, white beans, and roasted carrots, butternut squash, tomatoes, onions, and garlic.

Kale with Seaweed, Sesame and Ginger

Wilted kale recipe with arame seaweed, garlic, sesame, and fresh minced ginger.

Kale, Mushroom, and Cheddar Bake

Casserole of chopped fresh kale, mushrooms, onions, ciabatta bread, cheddar cheese, milk, and eggs.

Korean Spicy Cold Noodles

Spicy and cool, this traditional Korean dish for hot weather is made with buckwheat noodles, various crunchy veggie toppings, and a spicy chili sauce.

Leeks Vinaigrette

A French classic, whole leeks are boiled, drained, then marinated in a Dijon vinaigrette.

Maple Orange Glazed Carrots

Rounds of carrots, sautéed in butter and glazed with maple syrup and orange juice. Perfect for the holidays!

Maple-Glazed Yams with Pecan Topping

Sliced, baked sweet potato yam recipe, with maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecans.

Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter, Goat Cheese, and Sage

Creamy mashed yukon gold potatoes with goat cheese, sage, and browned butter.

Mexican Green Bean Salad

Mexican green bean salad with fresh green beans, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, cotija cheese, avocado, tomato, olive oil and lime juice.

Mexican Three Bean Salad

Classic three bean salad with a Southwestern twist. Pinto beans, black beans, and green beans, with onions, jalapenos, Cotija cheese, cilantro with a sweet lime dressing.

Meyer Lemon Risotto

Simple risotto made with arborio rice, onion, meyer lemon zest and juice, white wine, oregano, topped with toasted pine nuts and Parmesan.

Mixed Green Salad with Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Mixed green salad with pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese, red bell pepper, and a honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette.

Mom’s Pasta Primavera

Classic Italian pasta primavera with sauteed fresh seasonal vegetables in a marinara sauce.

Mom’s Summer Squash

Zucchini and summer squash, sauteed with bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, and served with melted cheddar cheese.

Mom’s Warm Potato Salad

Warm potato salad with Yukon Gold potatoes, celery, red onion, olives, parsley, and a simple rice vinegar vinaigrette

Moroccan Grated Carrot and Beet Salad

Shredded carrot and fresh beet salad with raisins, cumin, cinnamon, and paprika, and an honey lemon dressing.

Mushroom Caviar

Mushroom caviar, an appetizer of finely chopped fresh mushrooms sauteed in butter with shallots, garlic, and white wine, then mixed with sour cream, pine nuts, lemon juice and parsley.

Mushroom Pie

Mushroom pie with fresh mushrooms, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, eggs, parsley, garlic, and cream.

Mushroom Quiche

Mushroom quiche with all-butter pie crust filled and baked with mixture of egg, cream, milk, sauteed mushrooms and shallots.

Mushroom Risotto

Rich, creamy mushroom risotto recipe with risotto rice, brandy, Parmesan and mushrooms.

Mushroom Sugo

A Genoese mushroom sauce for pasta or polenta, with dried porcinis, tomato, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and a little red wine. Sugo ai Funghi.

Mustard Greens

Peppery mustard greens simply sauteed with onions, garlic, and olive oil and a dash of sesame oil to finish.

Napa Cabbage Picnic Salad

This napa cabbage picnic salad combines Chinese napa cabbage, radishes, snow peas, toasted slivered almonds, with a sweet soy mayo dressing.

New Potatoes with Cheese and Tomatoes

Red skinned new potatoes recipe with a sauce of Mozarella, cream, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and oregano.

Noodles with Mushrooms and Lemon Ginger Dressing

Noodles with mushrooms, sesame seeds, and herbs, tossed with a lemon ginger dressing.

Nopalitos with Tomatoes and Onions

Nopalitos, chopped prickly pear cactus paddles sautéed with onions, garlic, jalapeno, and tomatoes.

Oil-Poached Artichoke Heart Salad

Salad of thinly sliced artichoke hearts that have been slowly poached in garlic infused olive oil and tossed with herbs.

Okra and Tomatoes

Okra, sliced and quickly seared on high heat, then cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos.

Olive Crostini

Olive crostinis, sliced baguette, spread with an olive, garlic, cheese tapenade, and toasted in the oven. Delicious appetizer.

Onion Potato Gratin

Onion potato gratin with sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, baked with onions, with heavy cream and Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses.

Onion Rings

Crunchy onion rings recipe. Onion rings, soaked in buttermilk, coated with flour and cornmeal, and deep fried to a golden crisp.

Orange and Beet Salad

Colorful beet salad with sliced beets, navel oranges, red onions, arugula in a light vinaigrette.

Orange Blossom Carrot Salad

Middle Eastern carrot salad. Shredded carrots and golden raisins dressed with honey, lemon and orange blossom water.

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Wedges or slices of sweet potatoes, tossed in olive oil, sprinkled with spices, and baked on high heat until crispy and browned. Addictive!

Oven-fried Potato Chips

Oven-fried homemade potato chips recipe, made with thin slices of Russet potatoes, butter, and salt.

Parsnip Soup with Leeks and Parsley

A vivid green soup with sauteed leeks, simmered with parsnips and stock, pureed with fresh parsley.

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e fagioli, or pasta "fazool". A classic Italian dish of beans and short pasta with tomatoes and vegetables.

Pasta with Artichoke Hearts, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Toasted Almonds

Fusilli pasta tossed with marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted almonds.

Pasta with Butternut Parmesan Sauce

Pasta with a sauce made with puréed roasted butternut squash, shallots, cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Penne with Ricotta and Asparagus

Penne with ricotta and asparagus. Simple spring pasta with asparagus, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, garlic, and a dash of nutmeg.

Peperonata

Italian bell pepper, onion, tomato sauté, with garlic, ground oregano, and fresh basil.

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Heavenly mashed potatoes recipe using buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, butter, milk, salt and pepper.

Perfect Popcorn

How to make a perfect batch of popcorn, with no burnt kernels. Easy popcorn recipe.

Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit Salad

Persimmon salad with fuyu persimmons, pomegranate seeds, chopped apple, lemon, honey, and mint.

Pesto Pasta Salad

Summer pesto pasta salad with fresh basil pesto, spiral pasta. pine nuts, chopped green onions, peas, and cherry tomatoes.

Pesto Stuffed Zucchini

Ginormous zucchini in your garden? Try this recipe, hollowed out zucchini, stuffed with basil pesto, fresh croutons, Mozzarella, pine nuts and cherry tomatoes.

Pickled Beets

What a midwestern classic, pickled beets! Here's our favorite pickled beets recipe, easy to make with beets, cider vinegar, sugar, and olive oil.

Polenta Casserole with Fontina and Tomato Sauce

Baked polenta with fontina cheese, basil and tomato sauce.

Porcini Parmesan

Layered fresh porcini mushroom, cheese, and tomato sauce casserole recipe. Prepared much like Eggplant Parmesan, but with slices of fresh porcini mushrooms instead of the eggplant.

Portobello Mushroom Burger

A vegetarian burger made with grilled portobello mushrooms and grilled onions, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Potato Gnocchi

Classic Italian potato gnocchi recipe. Light potato dumplings made with baking potatoes, egg yolks, and flour.

Potato Leek Soup

Simple and easy potato leek soup recipe. Tastes creamy but has no cream. A hearty, tasty soup.

Provencal New Potatoes

Small new potatoes, roasted with onions, garlic, tomatoes, olives, and herbes de Provence.

Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi

Italian gnocchi dumplings made with pumpkin or winter squash, ricotta cheese, parmesan and flour.

Pumpkin Soup with Smoked Paprika

Rich and creamy pumpkin soup recipe with a smokey, spicy flavor from smoked paprika. Make with pumpkin purée, onions, apple, garlic, spices, stock, milk and cream.

Puréed Roasted Parsnips

Caramelized roasted parsnips are pureed into a delicious mash, seasoned with butter, salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg.

Quesadilla

Classic Mexican and Tex Mex cheese quesadilla recipe. Toasted flour tortilla with melted cheese inside.

Quick and Easy Artichoke Dip

Quick and easy, hot artichoke dip with artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper.

Quick and Easy White Bean Salad

Simple white bean salad with red onions, a little lemon juice, chopped parsley, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper.