Sautéed Mixed Greens over Cured Tomatoes

This really is two easy recipes: one is for sautéed mixed greens, and the other is for cured tomatoes. Put them together, and it’s a perfect match. We grow many varieties of greens, and just about all of them work well here. The tomatoes in this recipe are best if they are Romas, but slicer, grape, or cherry tomatoes also will work well. Just use what’s in season, … Continue reading Sautéed Mixed Greens over Cured Tomatoes

Baby Greens Soup with Coconut Milk, Sweet Curry, and Tamarind

We call this soup “baby greens” because we’ve tried using spinach and arugula, baby bok choy and spinach, mizuna and baby bok choy, and while the final flavors for each version were somewhat different from each, they were all very delicious. You could almost have a “make your own soup” kind of dinner, or you can put all of your favorite baby greens in and enjoy … Continue reading Baby Greens Soup with Coconut Milk, Sweet Curry, and Tamarind

Eggplant Caponata, Classic and with Greens

Caponata is a classic Sicilian dish traditionally made with fried eggplants, celery, vinegar, and capers, for a sweet and sour tasting dish.  It’s often paired with crusty bread as a starter or eaten with the main course as a warm side dish, however, we often eat ours just by itself for a light dinner. This is our version where the main difference is that instead … Continue reading Eggplant Caponata, Classic and with Greens

Sauteed Arugula and Cherry Tomato Crostinis with Blue Cheese Crumbles

The holidays are a special time of the year. While filled with family, friends, and celebrations, it can also be a challenging time trying to figure out what to serve that would be delicious, interesting, colorful, healthy, AND not take a lot of time or cost an arm and a leg to prepare. Here is a great go-to appetizer that checks all of those boxes … Continue reading Sauteed Arugula and Cherry Tomato Crostinis with Blue Cheese Crumbles

Dandelion and Lentil Soup with Tomato

Believe it or not, Florida does get cold, and when it does we make soup!  Here is a fave; vegan dandelion and lentil soup with tomatoes.  Warm, delicious, nutritious, and VERY easy to make! Dandelion greens are slightly bitter so we add sweet diced tomatoes for some balance. Preparation Time:  30 minutes Cooking Time:  30 minutes Serves:  6 as main dish Ingredients: 3 cups of … Continue reading Dandelion and Lentil Soup with Tomato