Pretty decorated holiday cookies are easier to make than they look–really!

Nicely spiced winter squash stew–makes a fine side dish or main dish for vegetarians. Tips on kinds of squash included.

Blueberry-Apple Crumble– tastes a bit like pie, but so much easier & healthy enough to eat for breakfast. (G-F option)

Wild raspberries make an intensely flavored and colored sauce. Perfect for enjoying over vanilla ice cream, especially on the deck!

Amazingly flavorful, healthful, easy, & G-F, this chilled soup makes a lovely lunch or starter. Fresh dill & carrots are a killer combo!

Nasturtiums have a zippy watercress taste that makes them both a flavorful & gorgeous addition to homemade herb vinegar.

Lots of fresh lime, bright, bracing mint, good rum–adds up to the zestiest, most cooling mojitos ever. (Virgin version included)

Zesty, quick, healthful chicken, bean, and instant brown rice skillet, + a salad and you’ve got a great dinner.

Easy, pretty, tasty, healthy brunch or breakfast parfaits featuring knock-out combo strawberry & rhubarb.

Fresh violets add a beautiful, healthful touch to a leafy salad and its vinaigrette dressing.

Pretty Easter egg sugar cookies–delish, dye-free, and easier to make than you think.

Amazingly crispy-thin, tasty and fragrant with herbs, this “kneadless” focaccia is also fuss-free.

Homemade marshmallows are always better than bought, but these are raspberry and covered in chocolate.

Beautiful, fresh green herbs add bright color and flavor to a simple cream of potato. Perfect for St. Pat’s or celebrating spring.

Rustic, hearty, mellow, crusty, chewy, no-knead Guinness Stout Bread perfect for St. Pat’s Day.