Guilt-Free Zucchini Lasagna
I have been having so much fun using vegetables in new and exciting ways. There is something satisfying about taking a classic dish and updating it to incorporate more veggies. …
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Reasons to Love Heart-shaped Tomatoes
While I love many tomatoes – I’ve grown over 100 varieties on my Seattle city lot in a season – heart-shaped tomatoes hold a special spot in my affections. They …
7+ Perfect Plants for an Edible Front Porch Garden
I’ll be blunt; if you enjoy cooking, you owe it to yourself to have a garden. I realize not everyone has the space for a big garden in the backyard. …
Classic Meat Lasagna
Classic meat lasagna - it’s the dish that transforms Sunday afternoons into culinary celebrations and turns your kitchen into the heart of pure comfort. As someone who’s spent countless weekends …
Paprika Pesto Pasta
This Paprika Pesto Pasta combines two culinary treasures with deep-rooted histories that have graced countless dishes with their vibrant flavors and rich heritage. Paprika, with its deep red hue and …
Pesto and Walnut Tortellini
This Pesto and Walnut Tortellini dish works because it combines two smart shortcuts: cheese-filled pasta that's already seasoned and a homemade pesto that takes minutes to make. The result is …
Introducing the Tomato Gardening Made Easy Special Issue
Nothing beats the satisfaction of biting into a sun-warmed tomato fresh from your own garden–that perfect balance of sweetness and acidity that store-bought varieties simply can’t match. Our Tomato Gardening …
Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
This twist on a lasagna dish is fun to make and easy to serve as each roll-up is the perfect portion size for individual servings. Take the guesswork out of …
Speedy Salads: How to Grow Lettuce for a Quick Harvest
Nothing beats the satisfaction of harvesting your own crisp lettuce just weeks after planting. While tomatoes take months to ripen and peppers test your patience, lettuce is the sprinter of …
Heat-Proof Beets: Strategies for Growing in Warm Climates
Most gardeners think of beets as a cool-season crop, and they’re not wrong – these ruby-red roots do prefer temperatures between 60–65°F. But here’s a little-known secret: with the right …
