Is there anything as comforting as a hearty, piping-hot bowl of chili when the air turns crisp and the leaves change? Um, yes. Extra money in the bank account. Now that's comfort. ;-) Luckily this savory Tex-Mex chili has you covered on both fronts! Plus, since it's fall, simmering a pot of … [Read more...]
Midweek Dash: Baby Arugula Salad with White Wine Vinaigrette
In a sure sign of spring, tubs of baby arugula have appeared in my grocer's refrigerator case! (And probably at my farmers market too, should I get motivated enough to hoof it over there this Saturday.)Another sure sign of spring is the return of the doves that canoodle shamelessly on my windowsill, … [Read more...]
Red Hot Monday: Fast Broiled Grape Tomatoes
They may not be exotic, but broiled grape tomatoes are delicious, fast enough to make on a weeknight, and decidedly red—the perfect veggie to kick off "Eat the Veggie Rainbow" week! Better yet, if you like a show with dinner, when grape tomatoes broil some of them get so steamed up they erupt, … [Read more...]
Midweek Dash: Smashed Tomato Salad
The voters have spoken, and Midweek Dash won the title (har!) for my Wednesday posts, which from here forth will feature superfast veggie recipes (15 minutes or less).Without further ado, here's this week's blisteringly fast dish:_____Smashed Tomato Salad This recipe is adapted from the squashed … [Read more...]