by Don Collins | Mar 20, 2026 | Recipes
It’s Saturday, March 22nd. Menus and shopping lists for March 23 – 28 and March 30 – April 4. Another great week of dining awaits. It’s time to plan ahead and create your grocery orders. Many of us have turned to online shopping apps and...
by Don Collins | Mar 19, 2026 | Featured Vegetable Meals, Italian, Pasta, Recipes
Asparagus Risotto Asparagus risotto is a favorite in my house. The rich, earthy flavor of asparagus in the creamy company of Arborio rice with browned mushrooms, pieces of smoky tempeh and a touch of lemon will light up your taste buds tonight. The dish is topped off...
by Don Collins | Mar 18, 2026 | beans/lentils, Featured Vegetable Meals, Mexican/Latin, Recipes
Dressed Fresh Spinach, Spanish Bulgur and Black Bean/Seared-Corn Salsa Bulgur with a Spanish flair anchors the dinner plate tonight. The grain is seasoned with a combination of Latin spices and layered over dressed fresh spinach. It’s topped with “Cowboy Salsa”...
by Don Collins | Mar 17, 2026 | Chef's Favorites, Chicken, Greens Recipes, Recent Recipes, Recipes, tofu dishes
Dark Greens with Dried Apricots and Toasted Hazelnuts Lacinato Kale is in the works tonight and it’s cooked in a tangy sauce with dried apricots. The greens are topped with sliced Chickenless tenders and the special umami of toasted hazelnuts. Hazelnuts are also known...
by Don Collins | Mar 16, 2026 | Chicken, Mexican/Latin, Recipes
Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas Quesadillas date back to 16th century Mexico. The word actually means “little cheesy things.” The Aztecs made these folded and stuffed tortillas with squash and baked them in clay ovens. You’ll make them on the stovetop with...
