Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Fried Potatoes, Sarlat-style, a classic French dish of potatoes fried in duck fat

Rice and Asparagus Gratin, with fresh spring herbs and creamy mascarpone cheese

Artichoke Mini-Pizza with Green Garlic, Pesto Rosso and Mascarpone

Main course Salad with Potatoes, Turkey and Avocado, with a Creamy Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Orzo with Avocado and Fresh Herbs, finished with a Lemon Vinaigrette, served slightly warm or room temperature

Chard Spring Rolls: strips of phyllo wrapped around chard and bacon, then baked to a golden brown for an easy summer snack or first course

Warm Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Avocados and Artichoke Hearts, finished with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Rainbow Chard and Tomato Stacks, great for a first course of vegetable side dish

Grilled Salmon with a zesty tarragon vinaigrette with fresh chives and cherry tomatoes

Osso Buco Milanese, Slow Cooker, a version without tomatoes.

Butternut Squash, Pecans and Shallots, an easy combination for a first course or vegetable side dish

Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew, with carrots, potatoes, red onions and butternut squash

Slow Cooker Pork Chops, Mushroom Sauce, for two - perfect for a smaller slow cooker

Farmhouse Spaghetti, a pantry pasta made with frozen spinach, dry-cured ham and tomato paste, ready in under 30 minutes

Moroccan Lamb with Butternut Squash, Onions and Potatoes, done in the slow cooker - a one-pot dinner

Veal Marengo, Slow Cooker Version; just as good but cooks while you're busy.

Sautéed Polenta Cakes, with a bit of chopped Greek olives.