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 get….but it definitely deserves more love. This salad is so satisfying, with a chewy crunch from the millet, and loads of green from the arugula, basil and asparagus.  Dried cherries are my go-to dried fruit.  Yeah, they are a bit pricy, but I just adore their sweet tart flavor, and …

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