by Don Collins | Dec 17, 2025 | beans/lentils, Recipes
Quinoa Cakes with Red Lentil Dal For dinner tonight, you’ll make quinoa cakes surrounded by a brightly flavored dal (soft-cooked lentils). A green salad with Satsuma orange sections accompanies. This is a comfort-food meal inspired by a number of cultures. Red lentils...
by Don Collins | Dec 16, 2025 | Dinner Salads, Recipes
Caesar Salad with Sliced Chicken It’s a holiday salad! Legend has it that chef Caesar Cardini created this classic American salad back in 1924 when his restaurant was running out of food. It is said that over a long July 4th weekend, with supplies running low, he...
by Don Collins | Dec 15, 2025 | Greens Recipes, Recipes
Chard with Winter Pear, Pecans and Dried Cherries Tonight you’ll serve a chard dish that has a holiday look. Toasted pecans and dried tart cherries dot this greens dish which is served over warm, nutritious quinoa. It looks good and will set well after the heavy...
by Don Collins | Dec 14, 2025 | Chef's Favorites, Comfort Food, Greens Recipes, Recipes
Comfort Food Greens Lacinato Kale plays the leading role in tonight’s production, but it’s the supporting cast that makes this ensemble sing. Smoky tempeh delivers a powerful supporting performance (filling the role of bacon) and poached eggs add tasty harmony as they...
by Don Collins | Dec 13, 2025 | Mexican/Latin, Recipes, Soups
Vegetarian Chili and Old-fashioned Cornbread We’re full-speed-ahead into the Holiday Season, and if you don’t already have guests, you may be getting some. This is a good recipe to have in your pocket, whether you’re a host or a helpful guest. The preparation time...
