Vegetables

How to Cook Beans

by Amy Andrews | Feb 22, 2022 | * Make it Ahead of Time, * No-recipe Recipes, * Slow Cooker, Beans & Lentils, Main, Vegetables

A no-recipe, recipe for cooking beans. Dried beans are simple to cook, they just take a little...

Dry Fried Green Beans

by Amy Andrews | Aug 27, 2021 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Vegetables

It's late summer and green bean season here in Bozeman Montana. Try these dry fried green beans...

Tofu Tacos with Spicy Almond Sauce

by Amy Andrews | Aug 28, 2020 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Vegetables, Vegetarian

I never thought tofu tacos would be a good thing. But was I ever wrong! Thanks to Justin's...

Salad of Beets and Oranges

by Amy Andrews | Jul 10, 2020 | * Make it Ahead of Time, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables

William Werner tossed this salad together for us when Alison, Lawrence & Ann, and I visited...

Saag Paneer

by Amy Andrews | Jun 19, 2020 | * Weeknight Cooking, Cheese, Main, Vegetables, Vegetarian

This is a cheater saag paneer, quick and easy for when you need dinner on the table (and maybe...

Green Tomato and Apple Chutney (Small Batch)

by Amy Andrews | Oct 13, 2019 | Jams & Fruit Sauces, Vegetables

I picked a lot of green tomatoes this year. A snowstorm was forecast for the last weekend of...

Summer Succotash

by Amy Andrews | Sep 6, 2019 | * Weeknight Cooking, Vegetables

Make this quick sauté when you have fresh corn and summer squash. It is a fantastic partner to...

Crispy Cauliflower and Shallots

by Amy Andrews | May 20, 2019 | * Weeknight Cooking, Beans & Lentils, Main, Vegetables, Vegetarian

I might start adding sliced shallots to all of my sheet pan vegetable roasts— what a great idea...

Cabbage, Carrot and Radish Slaw with Orange-Cumin Honey Dressing

by Amy Andrews | Jan 14, 2019 | Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables

One of the things I love about getting a CSA box is that it nudges me to use what I have on hand...

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

by Amy Andrews | Nov 13, 2018 | * Make it Ahead of Time, Tips: Holidays, Vegetables

Oven space is always at a premium when you're cooking a holiday meal, especially...

What You Learn Making Vegetable Soup (+ Turkey Meatballs!)

by Amy Andrews | Nov 7, 2018 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Poultry, Soups & Stews, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Wilted chard and once vibrant dragon tongue beans were giving me the guilties each morning as I...

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

by Amy Andrews | Oct 7, 2018 | * Weeknight Cooking, Beans & Lentils, Main, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Vegetables

"This is as good as a hamburger." When I hear something like that in our house, I consider...

Oven Roasted Tomatoes for Pasta or Polenta

by Amy Andrews | Aug 13, 2018 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Vegetables, Vegetarian

You don't need to do much to a good tomato. A pinch of flaky salt (Maldon or Jacobsen are...

Pearl Couscous with Seasonal Vegetables

by Amy Andrews | Jul 24, 2018 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Looking for dinner ideas that use that assortment of veggies in your CSA box? I found this...

Grilled Eggplant Gyros

by Amy Andrews | Jun 30, 2018 | Main, Sandwiches, Vegetables, Vegetarian

To salt or not to salt the eggplant? That is the question. Short on time the last time I made...

Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

by Amy Andrews | Jun 26, 2018 | Beans & Lentils, Main, Vegetables, Vegetarian

It's hard to find a decent veggie burger recipe, but Kathryne Taylor of the blog Cookie + Kate is...

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Chipotle-Balsamic Dressing

by Amy Andrews | Jun 24, 2018 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian

I never dreamed I'd see the day when I would crave veggies, but Kathryne Taylor has changed my...

How to Cook Dried Hominy

by Amy Andrews | Mar 26, 2018 | Main, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Vegetables

Sometimes you can find red hominy instead of the regular white (thanks Rancho Gordo!) but no...

Cashew Butternut Squash Soup

by Amy Andrews | Jan 23, 2018 | * Make it Ahead of Time, Main, Soups & Stews, Vegetables

If you're familiar with vegan desserts and alternative milks, you know the surprising...

Roasted Delicata Squash Rings

by Amy Andrews | Jan 17, 2018 | * Weeknight Cooking, Appetizers & Snacks, Dips & Spreads, Vegetables

Squash fries anyone? Delicious as an appetizer or as part of "sheet pan dinner" which is...

Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew with Collard Greens

by Amy Andrews | Jan 12, 2018 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Adapted from Cookie + Kate's "West African Peanut Soup", this stew is plant-based comfort...

Wild Rice Salad with Kale and Cranberries

by Amy Andrews | Jan 3, 2018 | * Weeknight Cooking, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Salads, Vegetables

Make yourself this sweet and savory rice salad for dinner tonight and you'll get a bonus: ...

Juicing 101

by Amy Andrews | Nov 28, 2017 | Refreshments, Smoothies, Juices & Nut Milks, Vegetables

This morning, after pilates and before sitting down to write, I drank some juice. Not because I...

Grated Carrot Salad

by Amy Andrews | Jun 30, 2017 | Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables

updated 7/24/18 Next time you need to bring something to a summer BBQ, make this grated carrot...

Spicy Purple Slaw

by Amy Andrews | Jun 30, 2017 | Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables

"Watch your fingers" is molded into the edge of my Benriner slicer. Yes! 100% concentration when...

Sweet Potato Noodles with Stir-Fried Veggies and Tofu

by Amy Andrews | Jun 13, 2017 | * Weeknight Cooking, Eggs, Main, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Have you tried sweet potato noodles? They cook in five minutes and taste great with stir fried...

Roasted Kabocha Squash with Curried Chickpeas

by Amy Andrews | May 5, 2017 | * Weeknight Cooking, Beans & Lentils, Main, Vegetables

I ripped this recipe out of my Bon Appétit magazine last month, put it in my "try it" pile, and...

Asparagus with Egg and Tarragon Vinaigrette

by Amy Andrews | Apr 17, 2017 | Appetizers & Snacks, Brunch & Breakfast, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables

I was never one to swoon over vegetables. Bread and pastries, yes. But not vegetables. Until...

About Mushrooms

by Amy Andrews | Apr 12, 2017 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Soups & Stews, Tips: About Ingredients, Vegetables

My son and I drove over to check out operations at MT Gourmet Mushrooms last Friday and...

Sunflower Sprouts

by Amy Andrews | Mar 20, 2017 | Salads, Vegetables

When it's still winter in Montana and I'm craving something green and growing, I plant a tray of...

Sautéed Cabbage

by Amy Andrews | Mar 11, 2017 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Pork & Lamb, Vegetables

It's still winter in Montana, and for local produce, you need to get excited about cabbage. Like...

Celery Root Mashed Potatoes

by Amy Andrews | Jan 31, 2017 | Vegetables

What's even better than mashed potatoes? Celery root mashed potatoes! When I first tasted Chef...

How to Cook Beans

by Amy Andrews | Jan 10, 2017 | * Slow Cooker, Beans & Lentils, Main, Vegetables

These giant white beans are Royal Coronas from Rancho Gordo. Serve them simply with olive oil and...

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

by Amy Andrews | Jan 8, 2017 | Appetizers & Snacks, Dips & Spreads, Vegetables

There's really not much to making your own baked sweet potato fries: scrub a couple sweet...

Lentil Soup and Parmesan Croutons

by Amy Andrews | Jan 4, 2017 | * Weeknight Cooking, Beans & Lentils, Main, Soups & Stews, Vegetables

I saw the original recipe for this lentil soup (and Parmesan Croutons!) in Remedy...

Mushrooms & Polenta

by Amy Andrews | Jan 2, 2017 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Vegetables

When I first saw the photo of the New York Times "Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew", I could...

Chili Beans with Kabocha

by Amy Andrews | Dec 31, 2016 | * Weeknight Cooking, Beans & Lentils, Main, Soups & Stews, Vegetables

I used to think beans were beans. Then I walked up the wooden steps into Phipps Country Store in...

Winter Squash Enchiladas

by Amy Andrews | Nov 30, 2016 | * Make it Ahead of Time, Beans & Lentils, Cheese, Main, Vegetables

Jumbled together in bins at the market, you'll find all kinds of winter squash: Delicata,...

Winter Squash, Chorizo, and Kale Frittata

by Amy Andrews | Oct 10, 2016 | * Weeknight Cooking, Eggs, Main, Pork & Lamb, Vegetables

Snow and 20° is forecast for tonight, so I threw a piece of fabric over what's left of our garden....

Stir-Fry Chicken with Braising Greens

by Amy Andrews | Sep 2, 2016 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Poultry, Vegetables

"Braising greens" is a culinary term that refers to any mix of sturdy greens that taste best with...

Fresh Tomatoes & Pasta (No Cook Tomato Sauce)

by Amy Andrews | Aug 24, 2016 | * Weeknight Cooking, Main, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Vegetables

It's tomato season here in Bozeman and time for some ideas! If you haven't yet made a no-cook...

Quick Pickled Veggies

by Amy Andrews | Jul 26, 2016 | Appetizers & Snacks, Vegetables

You can make quick pickles with just about any veggie - let your garden or farmer's market be your...

Quick Pickled Veggies (Sweet Version)

by Amy Andrews | May 29, 2016 | Vegetables

This is just what you need as a side for your grilled burgers and such this Memorial Day weekend....

Palak Paneer (Spinach with Cheese)

by Amy Andrews | May 9, 2016 | Cheese, Main, Vegetables

A mountain of fresh spinach cooks down to nothing, so be sure to make the whole batch of this...

Jicama Grapefruit Salad

by Amy Andrews | Apr 25, 2016 | * Weeknight Cooking, Salads, Vegetables

Make plans, but do less. This mindset is helping me cure decades of type-A overdrive, and enjoy...

Spring Rolls

by Amy Andrews | Apr 7, 2016 | Appetizers & Snacks, Salads, Vegetables

Ahhhh, the aroma of fresh mint has me excited for my class at the Cancer Support Community...

Winter Greens Curry

by Amy Andrews | Jan 13, 2016 | Vegetables

What a way to perk up a dinner of roast chicken and a baguette! My pot of mustard greens and kale...

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

by Amy Andrews | Nov 2, 2015 | Tips: Holidays, Vegetables

Update 11/14. I made these at CSC last night and we decided that letting the sweet...

Grilled Vegetable & Barley Salad

by Amy Andrews | Aug 31, 2015 | Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables

Flying saucers. The fun summer squash! Use them as you would zucchini - knife-cut chunks or...

Naturally Fermented Cabbage, Small Batch

by Amy Andrews | Jul 27, 2015 | Appetizers & Snacks, Dips & Spreads, Vegetables

If you love the tang of vinaigrette-dressed greens, fresh squeezed lemonade, or a sip of kombucha,...

The Summer Season…Pea Shoots and What’s Next?!

by Amy Andrews | Jul 1, 2015 | Salads, Vegetables

Bright green pea shoots with their curly tendrils, baby leaves, and white blossoms - the epitome...

Black Bean Salad

by Amy Andrews | Apr 30, 2015 | Beans & Lentils, Main, Salads, Vegetables

The 70 degree sun was shining down on Bozeman yesterday and I planned for dinner outside....

Potato Gratin

by Amy Andrews | Mar 3, 2015 | Tips: Holidays, Vegetables

Make this the next time you bake a ham or throw a nice piece of meat on the grill. Potatoes and...

Crimson Lentil & Winter Squash Curry for the Slow Cooker

by Amy Andrews | Feb 19, 2015 | * Slow Cooker, Beans & Lentils, Vegetables

Cook an onion with the spices, toss in the rest of the ingredients and go away for 3 hours....

Italian Sausage and Broccolette with Orecchiette

by Amy Andrews | Feb 6, 2015 | Pasta, Rice & Grains, Pork & Lamb, Vegetables

You can get this spicy and satisfying Italian-inspired dinner on the table in less than half and...

Honey Bourbon Dressing for Roasted Beets

by Amy Andrews | Jan 21, 2015 | Appetizers & Snacks, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables

Amaltheia's sweetly earthy beets, Poor Orphan's farmstead fromage blanc, and Mountain Vista Farm's...

Cranberry Kale Salad

by Amy Andrews | Dec 29, 2014 | Salads, Vegetables

The deep purple hue and firm texture of black rice (aka "forbidden" rice) make it one of my...

Warm Red Cabbage Salad

by Amy Andrews | Oct 17, 2014 | Salads, Vegetables

This salad from Deborah Madison of Greens (the cookbook and eponymous San Francisco restaurant)...

Risotto, Basic Recipe & Beet Risotto with Greens

by Amy Andrews | Jul 31, 2014 | Pasta, Rice & Grains, Vegetables

True, risotto takes 25 minutes to come together stovetop, but I find it to be just the right...

Soba Noodles with Peanut Sauce

by Amy Andrews | Jun 2, 2014 | Dips & Spreads, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables

Enjoy these peanut soba noodles on their own, topped with shredded chicken, or tossed with crunchy...

Sautéed Mushrooms with Prosciutto

by Amy Andrews | May 13, 2014 | Appetizers & Snacks, Vegetables

Great for any kind of nibble party, be it book club, open house, or just hanging out with friends,...

Pickled Red Onions

by Amy Andrews | Apr 24, 2014 | Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Vegetables

A batch of these pickled red onions will last in your fridge two or three weeks. Use a forkful to...

Eggplant Lasagna

by Amy Andrews | Mar 27, 2014 | * Make it Ahead of Time, Beef & Bison, Pork & Lamb, Vegetables

Roasted eggplant slices baked in layers with parmesan and a meaty, creamy, tomato-y sauce...you'll...

Beets with Blue Cheese and Candied Walnuts

by Amy Andrews | Mar 11, 2014 | Brunch & Breakfast, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Vegetables

The beautiful and seasonally inspired San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market Cookbook (by...

Breakfast Potatoes

by Amy Andrews | Feb 10, 2014 | Brunch & Breakfast, Vegetables

Parboiled potatoes in your refrigerator means you can make these amazing potatoes in about 20...

Crispy-Smashed Roasted Potatoes

by Amy Andrews | Feb 10, 2014 | Vegetables

Roasted potatoes are wonderful, but wouldn't it be great if there was even more of the crispy...

Potatoes. Get ’em ready to go!

by Amy Andrews | Feb 10, 2014 | Vegetables

Fingerling potatoes and lentils are two of the surprises people will find in this week's "Farmer's...

Modified Memphis Coleslaw (great partner for Pulled Pork!)

by Amy Andrews | Sep 5, 2013 | Pork & Lamb, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Salads, Soups & Stews, Vegetables

Coleslaw Needs a makeover. There is no reason to slather two cups of mayo and almost a cup of...

Roasted Beet Hummus

by Amy Andrews | Feb 26, 2013 | Appetizers & Snacks, Beans & Lentils, Dips & Spreads, Vegetables

What to do with 18 cups of freshly cooked cannellini beans? Well, two cups of 'em can turn into a...

Winter Squash and Molasses Muffins

by Amy Andrews | Jan 14, 2013 | Breads, Rolls & Muffins, Vegetables

Moist, spicy, and sweet enough, these muffins are a delicious way to use some of your...

Apple-Fennel Slaw

by Amy Andrews | Oct 24, 2012 | Salads, Vegetables

This slaw is the perfect complement to fish and shellfish (especially crab cakes!) but is...

Rustic Chard Tart

by Amy Andrews | Oct 6, 2012 | Brunch & Breakfast, Eggs, Fruit Desserts (Pies, Tarts & Cobblers), Vegetables

The savory tarts of the Mediterranean are my inspiration for this Rustic Chard Tart - a slice of...

Roasted Beets with Fromage Blanc

by Amy Andrews | Jul 24, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Salads, Vegetables

Something delicious happens when you pair these tangy beets with creamy fromage blanc, creme...

Tomatoes and Mozzarella

by Amy Andrews | Jul 9, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Salads, Vegetables

Nothing could be easier, or more seasonal and beautiful...fresh heirloom and/or cherry tomatoes,...

Roasted Brussels Sprout Chips

by Amy Andrews | Mar 2, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Vegetables

The crispy brussels sprout chips from Marlowe are better, but you can make these at home whenever...

Winter Squash and Greens

by Amy Andrews | Feb 25, 2011 | Brunch & Breakfast, Salads, Vegetables

I ripped chef Melissa Perello’s ginger-roasted squash recipe from my December 2010 Food & Wine...

Deconstructed Waldorf Salad with Blue Cheese Dip

by Amy Andrews | Jan 14, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Dips & Spreads, Salad Dressings, Sauces & Salsas, Vegetables

Deconstructed Waldorf Salad with Blue Cheese Dip “...dressing on the side”. Historically the...

Green Garlic & Kabocha Curry Soup

by Amy Andrews | Jul 30, 2010 | Soups & Stews, Vegetables

A regular in my winter farmers market basket, was I sure surprised to find Kabocha squash at my...

Jerusalem Artichokes (Sunchokes)

by Amy Andrews | Mar 27, 2010 | Vegetables

Really. They're delicious. Perhaps it is the case of anything roasted with enough olive oil and...

Roasted Kale

by Amy Andrews | Jan 11, 2010 | Vegetables

Who would think that 20 minutes in the oven could turn dino kale into something even better than a...

Kabocha Squash

by Amy Andrews | Oct 12, 2009 | Vegetables

Does the thought of a long cooking time scare you off from buying those alluring, yet...

Farmers Market Gazpacho

by Amy Andrews | Sep 1, 2009 | Soups & Stews, Vegetables

Farmers Market Gazpacho serves 4 - 6 The lesson I learned while creating this recipe: taste your...

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter

by Amy Andrews | May 28, 2009 | Vegetables

I realize that I've missed the season for these little gems, but I decided to post anyway as a...

Raw Kale Salad with Quinoa

by Amy Andrews | Mar 20, 2009 | Salads, Vegetables

Fresh flavors. Seasonal greens. Creamy goodness without dairy or mayo. I've been adapting raw food...

Collard Greens and Bacon

by Amy Andrews | Jan 20, 2009 | Vegetables

Winter. The season for sturdy greens, as I've learned through my new Farm Fresh to You produce...

Easy Going Gazpacho

by Amy Andrews | Aug 1, 2008 | Soups & Stews, Vegetables

There's no such thing as too many heirloom tomatoes, but when you find yourself with a few extras,...

Farmer’s Market Ratatouille

by Amy Andrews | May 1, 2008 | Vegetables

Wouldn't it be great to gather some vegetables at a farmer's market and transform them into...

Dino Kale with White Beans

by Amy Andrews | Jan 26, 2008 | Beans & Lentils, Vegetables

My 5 year old daughter, no longer one to eat every veggie I put in front of her, tasted a piece of...

Yam Mashies, Not Just for Thanksgiving

by Amy Andrews | Dec 4, 2007 | Tips: Holidays, Vegetables

Ok, I went a little nuts with the agave nectar this Thanksgiving. But it worked great in these...

Brussels Sprouts, Your Favorite Veggie!

by Amy Andrews | Oct 18, 2007 | Vegetables

I bet you'll like these -- they might even become your favorite veggie! Try them now. Beautiful,...

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