Self-Seeding Vegetables and Herbs
Have you ever gotten so overwhelmed with a cherry tomato plant that you let it go, and then the next spring you had a million little cherry tomato plants trying …
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Easy Italian Meatloaf
I am not usually a fan of meatloaf, but this Easy Italian Meatloaf recipe changed my mind. It is packed with flavor, has a nice Italian twist to it, and …
Mushroom and Arugula Salad
Mushroom and Arugula Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that brings together the earthy depth of mushrooms with the crisp, peppery bite of fresh arugula. This simple yet elegant salad …
10 Drought-Resistant Vegetables for a Water Conscious Garden
We all know that vegetables need water to grow, but what happens when watering your garden gets complicated. You might live in a dry climate where droughts are common. Or …
Quinoa Believe It’s Not Chicken Parm!
You know those recipes that make you feel like a culinary genius even though they're secretly super easy? This is that dish. This Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake features golden-brown, Parmesan-crusted …
These Zucchini Boats Are Quinoa Take Over Your Dinner Table
As I write down this ode to one of my new favorite recipes, I find myself wanting to add these Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Quinoa and Feta to next week's …
10 Vegetables that Require Little Sun to Flourish
When we bought our house, my favorite thing in the backyard was the hundred-year-old Ash tree smack dab in the center of the yard. She was statuesque, gorgeous, sturdy, and …
How to Grow an Authentic Italian Garden
My husband and I both have Italian roots, with my family originating from Rome and his from Ischia. Whenever our conversations get animated, with wild hand gestures and raised voices, …
Risotto with a Twist: Spinach, Mushrooms, and All the Comfort You Crave
The first time I made risotto, I was pretty sure I was signing up for culinary boot camp. I pictured chefs sweating over steaming pots, stirring frantically like their lives …
Creamy Lettuce Soup: A Delicious Plot Twist from Your Garden
Last summer, I found myself in a familiar gardener's predicament - too much lettuce. My Buttercrunch lettuce had thrived beyond my wildest dreams, and I was running out of salad …
