Recipes

Every May, when wild garlic and asparagus arrive at local markets, I make wild garlic and asparagus soup. It has become a seasonal ritual, one that brings back cherished memories.

Last spring, I went looking for “healthy” snack recipes using high protein legumes, like chickpeas or soybeans, and stumbled upon an online recipe for Sweet-and-Salty Soybean Crunch.

By Cynthia Nuzzi Let’s celebrate the delicious apple harvest! Apples are among the most versatile fruits in the kitchen — perfect for sauces, chutneys, and endless seasonal creations. The following simple recipes can be kept in the fridge for a few weeks, frozen for later, or canned to enjoy all winter long — or even shared as thoughtful homemade gifts. Apple & Rosemary Chutney Ingredients: 3 medium apples, diced (peeling the apple is optional, preferred if canning for winter)1 small red onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated2 Tbsp olive oil½ cup apple cider vinegar¼ cup honey (or sugar)½ cup dried cranberries or raisins½ tsp cinnamon½ tsp cumin1 sprig rosemary½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper Sauté the onion with the oil until golden, then add the garlic and the ginger. Stir in apples, vinegar, honey, dried fruit, spices, rosemary, salt, pepper and simmer uncovered for about 20 to