This week is Passover, one of my favorite holidays. It’s not just because of all the wine you get to drink at Seder! I have fond memories of asking the four questions and finding the afikomen in my youth. Oh …

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 5 – 8 Ingredients: 10 – 15 large white mushrooms, stems removed 10 – 15 various mushrooms, roughly chopped 1 medium shallot, chopped (should total about 1/4 cup) 3 tbsp olive …

Prep time: 15 minutes Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: 1 can black beans 1-2 medium heirloom tomatoes 1/2 red onion 2 medium ripe avocados 1 block cheddar (or any) cheese 3-4 green onions 1 cup sour cream  Directions: 1. Chop tomatoes, red onion, green …

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Eggplant Olive oil Dates Goat cheese Directions: 1. Slice eggplant very thinly (or use a mandoline to cut.) 2. Make balsamic vinegar reduction by placing one cup of balsamic vinegar over …

Simple Stuffed Peppers Prep time: 40 minutes (30 minutes to cook white rice, allow more time for brown rice) Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 4 – 6 bell peppers 1 lb ground chicken (feel free to substitute ground …

Strawberry Spinach Couscous Prep time: 30-45 minutes Cook time: 30-45 minutes (to caramelize the onions) Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups dry couscous 2 cups fresh spinach (stems removed and roughly chopped) 1/2 to 3/4 lb fresh strawberries, chopped 1 onion, …

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes, plus time to chill Servings: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 1 cup bulgar wheat, dry 1 ripe mango 1 ripe papaya 1 medium red or yellow beet 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon …

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 12-17 minutes Servings: 15 muffins Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3 medium eggs (or 2 large) 1/4 cup canola oil …

January’s grainy side was Orzo. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 8 oz orzo 4 oz fontina or your favorite cheese 3 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 garlic cloves 1/2 onion 6 small OR 3 …