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Sweet and Sour Stir-fry: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Apr 21, 2026 | Asian, Recent Recipes, Recipes, tofu dishes

Sweet and Sour was a favorite flavor of mine as a young man. This stir-fry sauce, with the sweetness of pineapple juice, and the zing of vinegar is an old standby. I add a little Asian garlic/chili sauce to give the taste buds an extra jolt.   Bok Choy, peppers, sweet onion, mushrooms, water chestnuts and fresh pineapple create an absolute orgy of flavors. Wrap it all in a slightly spicy sweet and sour sauce and serve it over wholesome brown rice to get this classic Sweet and Sour Stir-fry.

Asparagus/Arugula Salad: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Apr 20, 2026 | Dinner Salads, Featured Vegetable Meals, Recent Recipes, Recipes

It’s still asparagus season. Here’s a wonderful feature salad! The earthy freshness of shredded raw asparagus with shaved fennel and tangy arugula is what makes this salad special. The salad is dressed with a rustic honey mustard dressing and finished with shaved Parmesan and toasted almonds.   Add a little cold smoked trout to each plate along with a nice warmed artisan roll or baguette. This is a most satisfying and light meal!

Baked Potato and Broccoli, Monday, April 20, 2026

Apr 19, 2026 | Comfort Food, Featured Vegetable Meals, Recent Recipes, Recipes

Comfort food extraordinaire is in the works tonight. These tender, flakey baked potatoes are adorned with the umami flavors of a creamy caramelized onion sauce with smoky tempeh pieces. Buttered/lemon broccoli and an avocado/citrus fruit salad finish the plate.

Carrot/Apple Soup with Spinach Salad: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Apr 18, 2026 | Recent Recipes, Recipes, Soups

Tonight we feature a sweet and savory carrot/apple soup with a swirl of sour cream or yogurt. It’s topped with toasted pine nuts.
Carrots and crisp Granny Smith apples are almost always available at your local grocery store. The same is true for fresh or packaged spinach. It’s a meal to make any time of the year.

Another Saturday. It’s April 18 and we are tipping into May. Happy Spring!

Apr 17, 2026 | Recipes

It’s April 19th! Another great week of dining lies ahead. It’s time to plan ahead and create your grocery orders.

Special Note: Be sure to freeze the 16 oz. package of ultra-firm tofu when you unpack the groceries today. You’ll need to thaw it in the morning to make Marinated, Grilled Tofu.

Fancy Pants Burgers: Friday, April 17, 2026

Apr 16, 2026 | Ground Meat, Recent Recipes, Recipes

Let’s get the jump on grilling season tonight. Beyond Meat patties are served open-face-style smothered with rich tasting browned mushroom sauce. I call them “Fancy Pants” Burgers because they aren’t your normal backyard burger! Each burger is finished with Gorgonzola (or blue cheese) crumbles and chopped tomato. A nice green salad and fresh fruit finish the meal.
 Set a couple of frozen Beyond Meat Patties in the fridge to thaw this AM.