Squash “Pasta”

Heaven.  That's what this dish is.  It doesn't taste like pasta, it isn't spaghetti squash, but it reminds me of a pasta dish nonetheless.  This recipe is a new favorite of mine.  It's simple, but totally satisfying, and the big bonus is that it's a low-carb, low-calorie, highly nutrition meal.  It's an especially good choice … Continue reading Squash “Pasta”

Napa Coleslaw

The name of this cabbage got me imagining the picturesque landscape of Napa Valley, where I would be picnicking, sipping some locally produced wine and nibbling on artisanal cheeses.  I think this Napa Coleslaw recipe is a different, and I'd like to say elegant, twist on traditional coleslaw that would be worthy of such a … Continue reading Napa Coleslaw

Basic Homemade Mayonnaise

Have you ever looked at the ingredients in store-bought mayonnaise?  Soybean oil, corn starch, sugar, and some things I can't easily pronounce.  Even the health-store brands have some ingredients in there I'm not happy about, like canola oil.  Even though I don't use mayonnaise on a regular basis, my condiment of choice for homemade baked … Continue reading Basic Homemade Mayonnaise

Zucchini Muffins

As soon as zucchini started to pop up in my farm share, I knew I had to use some of them to make zucchini bread.  I found a great recipe from 101 Cookbooks, my go-to source for all-natural baking.  Although it’s a perfectly fine recipe on its own, I couldn’t help tinkering with it a … Continue reading Zucchini Muffins

Mango Sorbet with Thai Basil and Coconut

On sweltering summer days, I get to thinking about island vacations and white sand beaches...because if the weather insists on being 100°F with the humidity, I'd like the option to cool off every 5 minutes in aqua oceans or tranquil pools.  It's only right.  Recent island visions gave me cravings for island fruit.  Although I … Continue reading Mango Sorbet with Thai Basil and Coconut