Summer Stew with Eggplant, Tomato, Peppers and Chickpeas

Fall is a perfect time to make this lovely, simple summer stew from Deborah Madison's excellent cookbook, Vegetarian Cooking …

Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad

You might not think these things go together until you try them. Then you realize that nothing could be tastier. The combination …

Nutty Farro and Chickpeas Topped with Honey Roasted Carrots and Herb-Spiked Crème Fraîche

This dish is so unexpected and tasty. Carrots roasted with honey and a sprinkle of sea salt, black pepper and dried cumin are ser…

Roasted Curried Cauliflower Soup

I love roasted curried cauliflower and make it often. But last week, I took it one step further by adding some homemade vegetabl…

Butternut Squash Lasagna with Leeks and Béchamel

I've had this recipe bookmarked in my dog-eared copy of Andrea Chesman's excellent  Recipes from the Root Cellar for abo…

Red Lentil Soup with Chili Paste and Meyer Lemon

This soup was inspired by Melissa Clark's lovely recipe   in the New York Times  dining section a few weeks ago. The combinat…