Chopped romaine and radicchio leaves make a crispy salad.

Chick Pea and Radicchio Salad

Crispy romaine lettuce, earthy sundried tomatoes, and fiber-filled chick peas make a main dish salad that’s healthy and filling.

penne pasta served with chopped broccolini

Penne with Broccolini for a Delicious Meatless Meal

One of the best things about this veggie is that the buds, leaves, and stalks are edible. So prep is simple washing it and trimming the stalk ends. There’s very little waste.

Veggie wrap sandwich

Veggie Wraps Inspired By Au Bon Pain

the veggie wrap was so good that I took the ingredient list home and reproduced it to the best of my ability

a bowl of peas, carrots, asparagus, grilled onion

Easy Veggies for Every Day

This is so easy, even though the steps look long. It really is a matter of having everything prepped before you cook. I think the onion is 100 times better grilled, and since I’m grilling the meat, it isn’t any more trouble.

Spanakopita: Not Your Mama’s Recipe, So Bring on the Greens

Over the years, I have discovered that you can freeze spanakopita before baking it; when you are ready to eat it, just put the frozen, prepared pie into a cold oven and then set the oven to 350°F. It may take an hour for the pie to warm through.