Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Easy Quiche with Ham, Broccoli, Leeks and Peppers, in a shredded potato crust.

Salad with Sausages, Peppers, Lemon and Potatoes, a twist to a favorite summer meal of grilles sausages, potatoes and peppers

Chicken with Broccoli, Olives and Capers My Christmas Spirit had deserted me.

This is what my counter looks like every few days.

Season’s Eatings! Should we do it again? Last year I almost forgot about it and we started very late….

Stir-Fried Chicken with Barley We have a mirror on the wall.

The garden monsters have returned! Last year I did a post on what to do with all the excess: tips on freezing zucchini and how to use what you froze.

Baby Pumpkin Stuffed with Ham, Walnuts and Sage with just a touch of maple syrup

Butternut Squash Slices, Creamy Goat Cheese on Savory Polenta Rounds, a fun and easy first course

Simple Butternut Squash Soup - a warming start to any holiday meal or on it's own for a light lunch.

Chicken, Broccoli Risotto, an easy main course risotto in less than half an hour

Spinach Salad with, Ham, Avocado, Pasta and a light, easy White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken, Asparagus, and Spinach Salad with Feta, Cherry Tomatoes and Greek Olives.

Main course salad of Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado with Basmati Rice and an easy Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Asparagus and Green Garlic Pastries, made with purchased puff pastry, are an easy yet impressive first course.

Pork 'Steak' with Sautéed Mushrooms, made with a thick slice from a pork loin roast.