by Don Collins | Apr 22, 2026 | beans/lentils, Chef's Favorites, Greens Recipes, Recent Recipes, Recipes
Saged Greens with Lentils We celebrate a true “power couple” tonight. Heart-healthy, high protein lentils get married to the pride of K Street (vitamin K that is), Swiss Chard. They arrive for this evening’s festivities with an entourage of protein-powered quinoa and...
by Don Collins | Apr 21, 2026 | Asian, Recent Recipes, Recipes, tofu dishes
Sweet and Sour Stir-fry 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....
by Don Collins | Apr 20, 2026 | Dinner Salads, Featured Vegetable Meals, Recent Recipes, Recipes
Asparagus/Arugula Dinner Salad 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...
by Don Collins | Apr 19, 2026 | Comfort Food, Featured Vegetable Meals, Recent Recipes, Recipes
Baked Potato and Broccoli 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...
by Don Collins | Apr 18, 2026 | Recent Recipes, Recipes, Soups
Carrot/Apple Soup with Spinach Salad 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...
