

Salmon and Potato Cakes
Salmon and Potato Cakes with Mustard-Dill Sauce is a deliciously light summer meal. You may even have all of the ingredients on-hand,...


Gazpacho Soup
When the temperature outside rises, I do my best to keep that heat out of my kitchen! The oven and stove top stay off and no-cook meals...


Festive Barley Salad
This salad is super easy and also travels well! If desired, it can be made a day ahead and chilled. All it may need is a little extra...


Pea Shoots
I usually look for these fresh shoots when I’m out at a Farmer’s Market. They are rich in vitamin A, C, & folic acid and big in crunch! ...


Lemon Chicken Potato Packets
This recipe takes only 10-15 minutes to prep before cooking. It can also be assembled the night before, wrapped in foil pouches and...


Sweet Rhubarb Muffins
The first sighting of fresh rhubarb in your local market is a sign of spring. Are you wondering if rhubarb is a fruit or a vegetable? I...


Slow Cooker Moroccan Beef Stew
If you are looking for a reason to pull out your slow cooker for the season. Here are my top 4 reasons: #1 Sometimes even my best laid...


Savory Chicken, Vegetable and Navy Bean Stew
This recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes! It uses both chicken and navy beans for protein; that’s the reason for the smaller chicken...


Sweet Pea and Potato Frittata
This is an easy breakfast or lunch with flavors of spring: sweet peas, new potatoes, and fresh dill. The only requirement is an 8-10...


Irish Soda Bread
This is a recipe I make once a year on St. Patrick’s Day. I was relieved when I first discovered it in the Chicago Tribune over 20 years...