Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Spring Pasta With Asparagus and Peas, celebrate the season with fresh asparagus - and peas if you can find them (or use frozen)

Oriental Stuffed Burger, filled with mushrooms and green garlic,

Shrimp Avocado Salad, with Spinach, Red Lettuce and Basil, easy main course salad

Pickled Beets, the easy way, with beets that are already peeled and cooked.

Rainbow Chard Leaves, stuffed with Roasted Peppers, Prosciutto and Tomatoes are easy to make.

Spinach, Mozzarella, Tomato Summer Rolls

Chard Pimiento Gratin, made with a pimiento sauce rather than the usual cheese or cream

Stuffed Rainbow Chard Leaves Caprese, a fun summer first course

Stuffed Zucchini (Courgette) with Beef, Basil and Quinoa, with a Green Tomato Green Chili Sauce

Artichoke and Olive Frittatas, easy make ahead treats for the superbowl.

Brussels Sprouts, Red Pepper Stir Fry, an easy vegetable side dish for winter

Sausage and Spinach Lasagne, no-cook noodles make this an easy dinner

Mushroom Nems or Spring Rolls, easily made with purchased phyllo dough and baked, rather than fried.

Stir-Fried Beef with Oyster Sauce, Mushrooms, Bean Sprouts and Snow Peas, easy; flavorful dinner

Fish Cakes, made with Tuna and served and a stir-fry of snap peas and peppers

Spinach and Leek Phyllo Cups, with Feta and Prosciutto, baked in small ramekins, then removed for serving.