Recipe Index

Easy Savory Cheese and Scallion Scones with Feta
Savory Feta Cheese and Scallion Scones

Most Popular Recipes
100% Whole Grain Moist and Delicious Bran Muffins (made without cereal)
All Natural Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Arugula Pesto
Beyond Easy Beer Bread
Chocolate Biscotti for Beginners
Easy Emergency Chocolate Loaf Cake
Farmhouse White: An Easy Basic White Sandwich Bread Recipe
Homemade Lowfat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Homemade Pita Bread in about an Hour
Hot Swiss Chard Artichoke Dip
Kohlrabi Purée (Wondering what to do with kohlrabi? Try this!)
No Sugar, Salsa-Like, Super Simple Green Tomato Relish
Oatmeal Toasting Bread
Orange Yogurt Loaf Cake
Really Easy Low Sugar Pear Butter
Savory Tomato Basil Pesto Pie with a Foolproof Biscuit Crust
Savory Feta Cheese and Scallion Scones (made with cream cheese,no butter)
Spicy Pumpkin Pecan (or Walnut) Raisin Muffins



Artichoke and Rosemary White Bean Dip
White Bean Artichoke Dip with Rosemary, Romano, and Kalamata Olives

Appetizers and Snacks
All Purpose Arugula Cottage Cheese Dip/Spread/Sauce
Fiesta Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip
Herbed Yogurt Cheese (plus making homemade yogurt and growing chives)
Hot Swiss Chard Artichoke Dip
Quick Refried Black Bean Dip with Tomatoes, Onions, and Cilantro
Radish, Scallion, Feta Cream Cheese Spread/Dip
Sour Cream and Onion Dip (and foodie travel)
Strawberry Peanut Butter Whole Wheat Wrap
White Bean Artichoke Dip with Rosemary, Romano, and Kalamata Olives
White Bean Pesto Spread/Dip



Grilled Pork Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce 1
All Natural Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Dressings, Sauces, Spreads, and Dips
All Natural Homemade Barbecue Sauce
All Purpose Arugula Cottage Cheese Dip/Spread/Sauce
Arugula Pesto
Easy Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce
Fiesta Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip
Herbed Yogurt Chives (plus making homemade yogurt and growing chives)
High Kickin' Creamy Tomato Dressing
Homemade Lowfat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Hot Swiss Chard Artichoke Dip
My Favorite Basil Pesto (fresh tomatoes, roasted almonds, less olive oil)
No Sugar, Salsa-Like Green Tomato Relish
One Minute Raspberry Jam
Purple Basil Pesto
Quick Refried Black Bean Dip with Tomatoes, Onions, and Cilantro
Sun Dried Tomato, Fresh Tomato, and Artichoke Pesto
Radish, Scallion, Feta Cream Cheese Spread/Dip
Really Easy Low Sugar Pear Butter
Seven Second Tomato Glut Solution Dressing
Sour Cream and Onion Dip (and foodie travel)
White Bean Artichoke Dip with Rosemary, Romano, and Kalamata Olives
White Bean Pesto Spread/Dip



100% Whole Grain Blueberry Bran Muffins
100% Whole Grain Bran Muffins

Breads - Muffins, Scones, and Quick Breads
100% Whole Grain Bran Muffins (moist and delicious, four flavors, no cereal)
100% Whole Grain Ginger Pear Bran Muffins
Beyond Easy Beer Bread
Beyond Easy Whole Wheat Beer Bread
Onion Rye Beer Bread
Cranberry Christmas Scones (tasty any time of year!)
Lemon Coconut Quick Bread
Meyer Lemon (or Regular Lemon) Scones
Orange Yogurt Loaf Cake
Savory Feta Cheese and Scallion Scones
Spicy Pumpkin Pecan (or Walnut) Raisin Muffins
White Whole Wheat Scones with Currants and Oats



Oatmeal Toasting Bread in loaf pans
Oatmeal Toasting Bread

Breads - Yeast
Carrot Herb Rolls (and a wonderful bread baking book for beginners)
Farmhouse White: An Easy Basic White Sandwich Bread Recipe
Fresh Tomato and Basil Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Homemade Pita Bread in an Hour
Italian Rosemary Raisin Bread
No Knead Crusty Freeform Bread
Oatmeal Toasting Bread



Swiss Chard Artichoke Pizza
Swiss Chard and Artichoke White Pizza

Pizza
My Favorite Easy Pizza Dough Recipe (just 3 minutes of kneading)
Easy Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce
Fresh Tomato Pesto Pizza
Swiss Chard and Artichoke White Pizza
Three Onion and Three Cheese Pizza



Really Easy Low Sugar Pear Butter
Really Easy Low Sugar Pear Butter

Fruit Recipes
One Minute Raspberry Jam
Raspberry Tartlets with Foolproof Cream Cheese Pastry
Really Easy Low Sugar Pear Butter
Strawberry Peanut Butter Whole Wheat Wrap



Homemade Tomato Vegetable Juice - Farmgirl Fare
Homemade Tomato Vegetable Juice

Putting Up the Harvest (no canning equipment required!)
Arugula Pesto
Easy Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce
Homemade Tomato Vegetable Juice
My Favorite Basil Pesto (fresh tomatoes, roasted almonds, less olive oil)
No Sugar, Salsa-Like, Super Simple Green Tomato Relish
One Minute Raspberry Jam
Purple Basil Pesto
Really Easy Low Sugar Pear Butter
Turnips - Growing and Eating Inspiration
What To Do with 125 Scallions



Napa Cabbage Broccoli Slaw with Brussels Sprouts, Radishes, and Creamy Dijon Dressing
Napa Cabbage Broccoli Slaw with Brussels Sprouts, Radishes, and Creamy Dijon Dressing

Salads and Slaws
Arugula or Spinach Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Romano, Chicken Sausage, and Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Colors of Summer Salad with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Sweet Red Pepper
Confetti Egg Salad with Olives, Pimentos, Salami, Scallions, and Parsley
Easiest Greek Salad Ever
Garbanzo Bean (Chickpea) Salad with Red Onion, Cilantro, and Feta
Healthy Swiss Chard Tuna Salad with Scallions and Kalamata Olives
Lettuce Salad with Fried Eggs and Crisp Salami for Breakfast
Mexican Jumping Bean Slaw with Black Beans, Sweet Red Peppers, and Corn
Napa Cabbage Broccoli Slaw with Brussels Sprouts, Radishes, and Creamy Dijon Dressing
Summer in a Bowl Tomato Salad
Swiss Chard Cabbage Salad with Garbanzo Beans, Broccoli Stems, and Cottage Cheese



Quick Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Parmesan
Quick Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Parmesan

Vegetable Side Dishes
Caramelized Beets with Garlic
Kohlrabi Purée (I love this stuff)
Quick Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Parmesan
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Onions, Apples, and a Hint of Orange
Turnips - Growing and Eating Inspiration



Swiss Chard Cabbage Salad with Garbanzos, Broccoli Stems, and Cottage  Cheese
Swiss Chard Cabbage Salad with Garbanzos and Cottage Cheese

Swiss Chard Recipes
How To Grow Your Own Swiss Chard from Seed (even in containers—it's easy!)
Healthy Swiss Chard Tuna Salad with Scallions and Kalamata Olives
Hot Swiss Chard Artichoke Dip
Swiss Chard Artichoke Soup
Swiss Chard and Artichoke White Pizza
Swiss Chard Cabbage Salad with Garbanzo Beans, Broccoli Stems, and Cottage Cheese


Roasted Leek and Potato Soup with Arugula
Roasted Leek and Potato Soup with Arugula (or Spinach)

Soups, Stews, and Chili
Easy Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Onions, Garlic, Garbanzos, and Artichokes
Fast Black Bean Soup/Chili
Garlic Lover's Thick White Bean Vegetable Soup
Hearty Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage
Italian White Bean Soup with Tomatoes and Smoked Ham
Lentil and Escarole Soup
Quick and Healthy Cream (or not) of Artichoke Soup
Quick and Easy Gazpacho (Refreshing Cold Vegetable Soup)
Roasted Leek and Potato Soup with Arugula (or Spinach)
Simple Broccoli Onion Soup
Simple Summer Squash Soup
Simple Summer Harvest Soup
Simple Summer Harvest Soup, the Autumn Version
Susan's Super Spinach Soup
Swiss Chard Artichoke Soup



Savory Tomato Basil Pesto Pie with Foolproof Biscuit Crust
Savory Tomato Basil Pesto Pie with a Foolproof Biscuit Crust

Main Dishes - Vegetarian
Easy Green Garlic Fettuccine
Linguine with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Parsley
Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Sun Dried Tomato and Artichoke Pesto
Quick Vegetarian Mexican Jumping Bean Slaw Tacos
Savory Tomato Basil Pesto Pie with a Foolproof Biscuit Crust
Swiss Chard and Artichoke White Pizza



Italian Sausage, Mushroom & Fresh Tomato Pizza
Homemade Pizza with Homemade Italian Sausage (pizza dough recipe here)

Main Dishes - with Meat
Arugula or Spinach Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Romano, Chicken Sausage, and Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Feta Rosemary Lamb Burgers on Homemade Focaccia
Grilled Lamb Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper, Parsley, and Kalamata Olive Relish
Grilled Lamb Leg Steaks
Homemade Italian Sausage with Fresh Basil, Oregano, Garlic, and Fennel Seeds
Onion and Herb Crusted Lamb Spareribs
Pork Hocks and Creamy Gravy on Toast
Quick Ground Lamb and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms
Slow Roasted Dutch Oven Lamb Shanks or Shoulder Roasts with Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, & Rosemary
Slow Roasted Greek Style Leg of Lamb with Oregano and Lemon



Slow Roasted Greek Style Leg of Lamb with Oregano and Lemon
Slow Roasted Greek Style Leg of Lamb with Oregano and Lemon

Lamb Recipes
Feta Rosemary Lamb Burgers on Homemade Focaccia
Grilled Lamb Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper, Parsley, and Kalamata Olive Relish
Grilled Lamb Leg Steaks
Onion and Herb Crusted Lamb Spareribs
Quick Ground Lamb and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms
Slow Roasted Dutch Oven Lamb Shanks or Shoulder Roasts with Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, & Rosemary
Slow Roasted Greek Style Leg of Lamb with Oregano and Lemon (a one pan dinner!)



Nigella's Big Chocolate Chip Cookies 2
Nigella's Big Chocolate Chip Cookies Two Ways

Sweet Treats - Cookies
All Natural Honey Peanut Butter Cookies
Baby Shortbread Cookies with Mini Chocolate Chips and Toffee Bits
Big, Soft, and Chewy Molasses Ginger Spice Cookies with (or without) Raisins
Choco-Oat-Butterscotch-Coconut Crazy Cookies
Chocolate Biscotti for Beginners
Little Molasses Ginger Spice Snaps
Nigella's Big Chocolate Chip Cookies Two Ways
Toasted Almond Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Raisin Cookies (and how to hug a sheep)
Yip Yap Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip or Raisin Banana Snaps



Easy Raspberry Almond Bars 1
Easy Raspberry Almond Bars

Sweet Treats - Bar Cookies
Apple Blueberry Crumble Bars
Blueberry Breakfast Bars
Easy Raspberry Almond Bars
Just Peachy Blueberry Breakfast Bars
Quick and Easy Raspberry Almond Bars
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Cookie Bars



Easy Orange Yogurt Loaf Cake
Easy Orange Yogurt Loaf Cake

Sweet Treats - Cakes, Tarts, Crisps, and More
Autumn Pear and Apple Crisp
Chocolate Babycakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate, Cinnamon, and Banana Mexican Monkey Cake
Easy Emergency Chocolate Loaf Cake
Easy Orange Yogurt Loaf Cake
Lemon Coconut Quick Bread
Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Spice Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Orange Yogurt Loaf Cake
Raspberry Tartlets with Easy Foolproof Cream Cheese Pastry