Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

This is a warm / room temp pasta main course, lightly dress with lemon and olive oil.

We love barley - and using quick-cooking barley has this pilaf ready in no time.

I laid the cauliflower on top, after the rice was stirred in, to allow it to steam.

Freshly picked snow peas are another of our favorite spring vegetables - and so easy.

White asparagus needs to be cooked differently then green asparagus to make it tender.

The bright green colors announce spring as much as the ingredients: asparagus, peas, & green garlic.

This is a '2 pan' skillet dinner that is done in the time it takes to cook the pasta.

New potatoes are a wonderful spring treat - if you are lucky enough to find them.

Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Mushrooms, Shallots, Ham and Walnuts

Greek yogurt makes a creamy dressing reminiscent of the old favorite 'Ranch' but without all the unpronounceable stuff.