by Don Collins | Mar 3, 2025 | Featured Vegetable Meals, Greens Recipes, Recipes
Teriyaki Beets and Greens over Farro Tonight you’re treated to the earthy overtones of roasted beets and their tangy greens. You’ll fold in the sweet and salty flavors of teriyaki and the crunch of water chestnuts. The dish is served over nutty, wholesome farro....
by Don Collins | Mar 3, 2025 | Straight Talk
Here in the U.S. we’ve been obsessed with fat-free and low fat diets for decades, yet 2/3 of us are overweight or obese. So what should we know about fat in our diet? Why do we refer to fats in the plural? Are some better than others? Why is fat important to...
by Don Collins | Mar 2, 2025 | Chef's Favorites, Comfort Food, Featured Vegetable Meals, Italian, Pasta, Recipes
Pasta Prima Vera Aglio e Olio Style This time of year prima Vera vegetables are simply what you can find in the produce aisle. The mix in this recipe will probably be available in most stores. We’re serving this pasta in garlic and olive oil which some call the...
by Don Collins | Mar 1, 2025 | Casseroles, Comfort Food, Northern European, Recipes
Irish Stew In the true European tradition, stew is made with whatever is on hand. Plant-based folks can use “Beefless Tips” or marinated/grilled tofu for the stew. For meat eaters, I propose using a turkey breast fillet with this recipe. Make this dish mid-afternoon...
by Don Collins | Feb 28, 2025 | Recipes, tofu dishes
It’s Saturday March 1! A terrific Irish Stew is on the menu for tomorrow. You’ll also roast some beets for a nice dinner salad later in the week. Menus and shopping lists forMarch 2 – 7 and 9 -14 Another great week of dining lies ahead. It’s...