Fiddlehead Fern and Cholla Bud Quinoa Salad by James Buel

1/2 cup freekah or quinoa 1/2 pound baby artichokes- fresh or frozen or cholla buds 1/2 pound fiddlehead ferns 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon agave 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium shallot,…

Snappy Stuffed Tomatillos by Robyn Savoie

What a wonderful treat at parties. Friends and family will request this time and time again. Feel free to substitute cherry tomatoes for the tomatillos. After "gutting" the fruit I invert them onto paper towel to drain for 1 hour before stuffing.

Zucchini-Carrot Bars by Robyn Savoie

Reminiscent of carrot cake, these garden-fresh sweet bars make a delicious and pretty snack or dessert to take to a gathering. Or set out some of your prettiest china and invite friends over for a Midwestern Kaffée Klatsch or an afternoon prairie tea. If you don't like black walnuts, substitute with pecans.

Shrimp Fra Diavalo Pizza by Carolinaheartstrings

“Fra Diavalo” which literally means “devil brother” is a popular sauce often used with seafood. The “devil” in this case is a little heat courtesy of the use of some black and red pepper. I would consider this only moderately spicy since we are, frankly, pretty wimpy about spicy food in our household. If you are bolder then go…

Strawberry Jam Salad Dressing by Catherine Pappas

Blueberry Buckle by Salad Foodie

Chock full of blueberries, the tender and not-too-sweet cake batter produces a mid-morning coffee cake or dessert ‘extraordinaire’! A light streusel-like topping bakes to a fine crunchy top and it does indeed buckle or crumple a bit!

Potato Pancakes by Robyn Savoie

These savory potato pancakes are one of three favorite recipes I have. The nutmeg addes an interesting twist.

Mussels Steamed in Brandy with Apples and Sage by Robyn Savoie

Mussels make an easy and inexpensive meal. For the sweetest mussels, look for smaller ones and ask your fishmonger for the farm-raised variety. Do not debeard them until just before cooking, or the mussels will die. Remember to discard any mussels that remain open when tapped before cooking, and all that don't open when…

Chocolate Belgian Waffles by Micheline

These waffles are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Top them with sliced bananas, berries and whipped cream or with maple syrup. Delicious!

Apple Muffins ( no butter) by A Cook at Heart

These apple muffins are moist and mildly sweet. Oil is substituted for butter.

Super Good for You Cabbage Soup by Teri A

This is a soup I make to jump start my healthy eating regimen. I find it especially good after I have over indulged and just want to get refocused!

Simple Broccoli Cheddar Quiche by Catherine Pappas

Egg & Potato Frittata by Catherine Pappas

Strawberry Smoothie by Carolinaheartstrings

What I love about this smoothie is that it’s all fruit. So for those of you avoiding dairy this is for you! Plan ahead to have your banana slices frozen and with one easy step you have a filling, healthy snack or breakfast!

New Favorite Tomato Salsa by myra byanka

Easy prep. Make it as mild or hot as you want.