If you have a little spinach left, and are starting to enjoy some fresh basil too, it’s the perfect time for this manicotti recipe. It’s one of the great additions to the Eating Garden Fresh series and I think it’s a fabulous meatless dinner option! This is very simple recipe with simple ingredients but you […]
Swiss Chard Baked and Sauteed Side Dishes
Swiss Chard is one of my favorite greens ever. How it is that I was in my 30s before discovering these amazing veggies is beyond me. Swiss Chard not only stands up against the heat better than many of the other lettuces and things I like to try each year, but they are like a […]
Spinach Pesto for Delicious Pasta Dishes
Pesto is traditionally made with basil, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon, salt and pepper. I have a full garden bed of basil, but none of it is ready to harvest yet. However, my spinach overfloweth! So, I am making it with a bit of different ingredients. Here’s what I used: 3 cups of loosely […]
Italian BLT Sandwiches
To say that I get a tad frustrated cooking for 4 children with varied palates is an understatement, but I know I am not alone. I want to broaden their culinary horizons, but at the same time, I do not want to have to throw out an amazing beef bourguignon because they don’t […]
Spinach Artichoke Rice Casserole with Sour Cream
This rice casserole was very filling and flavorful and gave me a way to add some nutritious foods to my family’s diet in a way that was easy for the kids to enjoy. Naturally meat-free and gluten-free, it is a great side dish, or if you make it in larger portions like I did, a […]
