August 2021

When you chop or chew collard greens, you get the powerful, helpful chemicals isothiocyanates and indole-3-carbinol. They help your liver produce enzymes that detoxify cancer-causing toxins in your body.

Tofu will adopt the flavor of other ingredients. When selecting tofu for this dish, select extra firm tofu, as it will hold up in cooking and provide a meatiness to the dish.

Summertime means bountiful gardens — but sometimes we have trouble keeping up with the bounty. Zucchini is the classic culprit. We’re here to help. We cook it into a creamy orzo pasta paired with plump shrimp, fresh mint, and briny feta cheese.

Summertime means bountiful gardens — but sometimes we have trouble keeping up with the bounty. Zucchini is the classic culprit. We’re here to help.  We slice it raw into pearled couscous; it offers a slight crunch and cool contrast to a rich, warm tomato vinaigrette.

Summertime means bountiful gardens, but sometimes we have trouble keeping up with the bounty. Zucchini is the classic culprit. We’re here to help. We toss zucchini with mint and chives, top it with a dollop of ricotta and lemon zest, and finish with toasted pistachios and sesame seeds. 

This pretty salad is the perfect summer side dish for barbecues or a vegan main course. Dragon beans are unique and fun to work with. Please note that when steamed, though you'll still see bits of color, the purple will fade significantly.