Notes about Recipes in this book

• Cranberry slaw

  • Nancith on May 27, 2016

    Simple to make, quite delicious to eat. Used regular mayo instead of soy, & gave a couple shakes of champagne vinegar to the slaw. This would make a good dish for a potluck.

• Dilled barley and green bean salad

  • Nancith on November 16, 2017

    Simple to put together, delicious, filling--what more could you ask for? Really nice combination of flavors going on. Next time will make a better vinaigrette-I was in a hurry & just used olive oil & rice vinegar, which worked, but could have used more flavor. We ate this slightly chilled, but I imagine it would be nice slightly warm as well. Went very well with soup for supper.

• Warm potato salad with goat cheese

  • Nancith on May 20, 2018

    Not a bad little salad for 4 ingredients. Goat cheese gives a nice tang. I used a simple white wine vinaigrette plus some leftover olive oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes to dress the salad. Book recommends a balsamic vinaigrette, so will have to try that next time.

• Pasta and broccoli salad

  • rdoose on May 26, 2026

    This recipe is obviously whatever you make it, but I appreciate it as a jumping-off point for when I was figuring out what to do with some fresh broccoli. I used a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette and subbed grape tomatoes for the red pepper.

• Pasta with asparagus

  • Nancith on February 24, 2017

    Simple, quick, but very tasty. Be sure to use a good amount of garlic, & season it well with salt & pepper, otherwise it can be a bit insipid. I added a little zucchini that needed to be used, & subbed feta & Parmesan cheese for the goat cheese (since there wasn't enough of either)

• Zucchini tortellini

  • ldyndiuk on August 19, 2025

    I love this simple and satisfying pasta. It’s one of my go-to weeknight dinners.

• Pasta with broccoli and dried tomatoes

  • Nancith on August 10, 2015

    So easy to prepare, and doesn't take much time, but very tasty. I used gnocchi for the pasta which worked well with the recipe.

• Couscous with peas, cashews, and raisins

  • Nancith on July 26, 2016

    This dish certainly is mild, as noted by the author. A little too mild for me--could use some herbs or something, or even making the couscous w/ broth instead of water would add a flavor punch. It's a decent accompaniment to a spicier course, but I will definitely augment the flavor next time.

• Green chili black beans

  • rdoose on April 27, 2026

    A nice easy way to add flavor to canned beans.

• Instant tofu and mixed vegetable stir-fry

  • Nancith on June 13, 2017

    Quick, easy, nothing to write home about, but great when there is a need for a simple meal. I added canned baby corn plus a few fresh veggies, & fried the tofu. Using a good quality stir-fry sauce will make quite a difference in the finished product. Served over basmati rice.

• Spanish potato frittata

  • Nancith on May 23, 2016

    Simple, but tasty. Easy to prepare. Good for a vegetarian & goes well w/ meat as side dish for omnivores. Added smoked paprika to give it a more authentic Spanish flavor, & didn't bother peeling the new red potatoes.

• Roasted Italian vegetables

  • Nancith on December 12, 2014

    Simple, but tasty roasted veggies. Makes a nice side dish & leftovers make a good burrito filling.