Keeping it Real with Joy

When you are craving a fresh, flavorful salad filled with crunchy vegetables and protein, throw this one together! Great for lunch with a do...

When I was growing up, one of my favorite meals my mom made was Chili Relleno Casserole with Flank Steak  and green breans. This recipe is a...

Even though ratatouille seems like a fall dish, all the fresh ingredients included in this recipe can be found in farmer's markets now. ...

My husband and I love going to our neighborhood farmers' market on Sundays to buy all the delicious fresh local veggies and fruit and su...

Roasted carrots are such an unexpected but delicious side dish. Both my husband and I love them and prefer them savory versus sweet. The her...

Taking full advantage of the peak of tomato season, I purchased some beautiful heirloom tomatoes at the farmer's market this morning. Th...

Roasted vegetables are my go-to for dinner accompaniment. They are so easy to toss on a sheet pan, sprinkle with olive oil and a bit of sal...

This wonderful cauliflower recipe from Rebecca Katz  is a delicious side kick to many entrees! It includes flavorful and healthy herbs like...

Staying at home so much these days means more time to cook, which can result in leftovers galore. I had a bowl of rice from several days ag...

Quiches are the perfect one dish meal for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. Although this savory "pie" is great to make with all t...

This is the easiest lasagna recipe you will ever make- no cooking noodles, no draining frozen spinach, just layer and bake! You can add coo...

Eggplant is a favorite of mine- I admire how shiny and purple eggplants are before cooking and just love their flavor. As I have mentioned ...

I received a really fun gift for my birthday called a "spiralizer." This hand-cranked "machine" transforms fruit and ve...

I work with a wonderful woman from Tunisia who described a cauliflower dish she made recently for friends that sounded delicious.  Although...

We enjoyed this savory take on sweet potatoes as a side dish for Thanksgiving this year. Since I seem to be on a roasted veggie kick lately,...