asparagus

When you want to bump up spring a notch.

This lemon dressing would perk up pretty much any kind of roasted vegetable.

While the asparagus are in the oven, you're whipping up this simple sauce.

The combo of mushrooms and some green vegetables is a very popular one in Chinese cooking, and that's because it work every time.

In the infinitely pleasurable quest to explore the world of whole grains, millet got to the top of the list.  I love its mild, slightly corn-like flavor, and its light crunch even when cooked.  It definitely doesn’t get the kind of attention that popular girls quinoa and farro and bulgur have been getting….but it definitely deserves more love. For the past many months, I have been loving the idea of combining cooked whole grains and a variety of leafy vegetables with other cooked vegetables, and often some dried fruit or crumbled cheese.  This kind of combination makes a hefty salad …

Roasted asparagus makes an appearance on our table a couple of time a week, this time of year.