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Miso and Fresh Corn Pasta Salad
This miso corn pasta salad comes together in less time than it takes to check the weather report.
6 days ago3 min read


Everything You Need to Know About Selecting, Storing and Cooking Fresh Sweet Corn
Fresh corn is something I look forward to every summer. It almost defines summer for me. Here's the complete primer on selecting, storing and cooking fresh corn
Jul 57 min read


Garden-to-Wrap: Fast, Fresh Lunches Straight from the Garden
This is a quick and easy, customizable lunch or light dinner wrap using whatever fresh 'greens' are available from your garden or farmers' market. I've filled this one with Chef Chew's Kitchen plant-based shredded chicken.
Jul 43 min read


Chilled Ramen Soup with fresh Tomatoes, Inari & Wakame
This dish is the antidote to "it's too hot to cook" plus a killer place to riff on what glorious fresh veg you might have from the farmers market
Jun 244 min read


Romano Bean Salad with Tomatoes, Castelvetrano Olives & Wine-Soaked Raisins
The secret to perfection is time. Give this salad an hour — ideally two or four — and the broad Romano beans absorb the white balsamic vinaigrette, turning each pod into something deeply savory, lightly tangy, and impossible to stop eating. And, this salad would be perfect for a picnic or potluck BBQ.
Jun 232 min read


Tomato 101: Your Complete Guide to Choosing, Storing, and Using Summer's Star Ingredient
Whether you're working with a backyard haul, a farmers market score, or a grocery store flat, here's everything you need to make the most of tomato season.
Jun 194 min read


Fresh Corn, Black Bean & Garbanzo Salad — Perfect for Summer
This salad is less a recipe and more a technique — you really just use whatcha got in the pantry and whatever's looking good in the produce bin.
Jun 143 min read


Honeydew Melon & Cucumber Gazpacho
During the summer, I keep a steady rotation of different versions of gazpacho in my fridge. It's easy, it makes use of seasonal produce from the farmers market, and it's so refreshing and cool. It doesn't weigh you down.
Jun 143 min read


The Miso Coleslaw Dressing I Make All Summer Long
This coleslaw started as an Asian-inspired side. It became the thing everyone asks for — whether the menu is Japanese or not.
Jun 132 min read


Farmers Market Salad: The Entree Salad That Goes With Everything (and Uses Up Everything)
A big bowl of pasta, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a bright vinaigrette — no heavy dressing required.
Jun 104 min read


Berry Corn Cobbler
This cobbler is my answer to the seasonal magic of fresh berries and corn — a celebration that comes together in one skillet, no fuss, no pretense, and absolutely no regrets.
Jun 74 min read


The Vegan Cottage Cheese Worth Making
Most plant-based cottage cheese recipes cut corners. This one doesn't — and the texture shows it.
Jun 33 min read


5-Minute Creamy Vegan Ranch Dressing
If you've been craving that cool, creamy, tangy Ranch flavor but want something plant-based, this recipe is about to become a staple in your refrigerator. It comes together in about 5 minutes in a countertop smoothie blender, uses just a few ingredients, and is completely free of dairy, nuts, gluten, and cholesterol.
Jun 22 min read


Crispy, Savory, and So Simple: Roasting Shredded Blue Oyster Mushrooms in an Air Fryer
Roasting shredded blue oyster mushrooms in your air fryer is not only simple but incredibly rewarding. With just a few easy steps, you can prepare a flavorful dish that enhances any meal. The combination of convenience, taste, and health benefits makes this recipe a standout in any kitchen.
Jul 20, 20254 min read


Walnut Mushroom Pâté – A Plant-Based Classic that is rich, elegant, and entirely vegan.
This quick, easy walnut and mushroom paté delivers on so many levels and will have your guests coming back for more
Jun 10, 20253 min read


Unbelievably Easy Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits: A Delicious Revelation!
Making vegan buttermilk biscuits is simpler than you might think, and the outcome is worth every moment spent baking. These biscuits are fla
Jan 14, 20255 min read


Unleash the Flavor: Savor the Delicious Versatility of Marinated Lentils!
Whether you are creating a hearty side dish, a fresh salad, or a satisfying main course, marinated lentils are your go-to ingredient.
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Lentils: The Humble Super Food for Health, Budget, and the Planet
Whether you’re whipping up a classic French dish or an Indian dal, lentils offer endless possibilities for nourishing, eco-friendly, and del
Oct 29, 20246 min read


The Many Advantages of Learning to Quick Pickle Vegetables at Home
Quick pickling vegetables at home is a fantastic skill for anyone, but it’s especially beneficial for seniors looking for a fun and rewardin
Oct 11, 20246 min read


Succotash: Simple. Delicious. Nutritious.
Succotash is one of those dishes that feels like comfort on a plate—simple, satisfying, and packed with vibrant colors and nutrients....
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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