Three Bean Succotash This is my version of succotash. I created this recipe one summer when I had an abundance of all three fresh beans in my garden. My family could not get enough of it (although they tired easily of shelling the beans!) Go ahead and try this recipe, and I bet you will [...]
Broccoli Salad with a Twist This is a take on the popular recipe made with bacon and mayonnaise and sugar. As always, one of my favorite things to do, is to “clean up” old favorites and make it tasty and healthy. This makes a great side dish, and is one of my favorite ways to [...]
Amaranth with Tomato, Basil, and Mushrooms This recipe has an Italian twist to it. It’s rich, full flavor is very satisfying, and really holds you over till the next meal. You can use this as a side dish, but because amaranth is a complete protein, I serve this as the main dish. I like to [...]
Fried Amaranth Leaves Okay, so this sounds a bit weird! Fried Leaves? But really, this is one of the most requested dish my family has asked for each summer. This is a great way to get your family to eat greens. And you can substitute any sturdy green for amaranth. 15 - 20 medium [...]
Dandelion Fritters I have wonderful memories of my children helping me gather the pretty yellow dandelion flowers when they were young. Oh how they used to beg for their dandelion fritters. So easy, and so delicious! It’s best to gather the flowers, stem attached, during the day when the flowers are open. Just rinse, trim [...]