Green smoothies have a way of making people run the other way. For some, the color is a turnoff. For others, the mere idea of putting spinach or kale into a fruity drink just doesn’t appeal. So when Stonyfield asked me recently to create a green smoothie including yogurt, I used a kiwi as my…
Week to week, I’m so busy thinking of new recipes that I occasionally forget about the old ones. When my younger son casually mentioned that I didn’t have to “experiment” so much with sweet potatoes and kale, I figured it was time to bring out a few of the Fulton family favorites! I really like…
Recently, after reading a post about quinoa on The Fountain Avenue Kitchen Facebook page, a thoughtful friend emailed me the following recipe. Her only comment: “THIS RECIPE IS DELICIOUS!” I wholeheartedly agree. I first made this salad shortly after receiving the recipe and was delighted by the combination of flavors and how a few simple…
A light but filling meatless meal that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this easy frittata is loaded with veggies and can be made ahead and reheated for added convenience. It isn’t often that a meatless meal will satisfy my houseful of boys, but the potato in this simple frittata lends a satisfying heartiness while…
This protein-rich meal is delicious any time of day and can be enjoyed straight from the baking dish or piled on a piece of crunchy toast. “Caprese” refers to something that comes from or is in the style of Capri, an Italian island off the coast of Italy near Naples. Insalata Caprese, or Caprese Salad,…
Like many of you, I frequently use the “a little of this, a little of that” approach to cooking. But when writing for this blog, I keep pencil and paper beside my mixing bowl and precisely measure or weigh every ingredient. Oftentimes, however, ingredients really can be eyeballed. So I encourage people to use certain…
Quick-cooking yellow lentils provide beautiful color and a lightly nutty flavor in this satisfying, plant-based meal, but brown or green lentils work well too. When it comes to recipes, I try not to overuse the word “favorite.” But the truth is, I have lots of favorites. Whether it is a favorite color, number, season,…
Did you love going on field trips as a kid? Well, I felt just like a kid again when I spent a day on a farm followed by a farm-to-table dinner in the truest sense of the term. As you may know, I have been exploring the trends of bitter greens and braised meats as…
A reader-favorite (and reader-created!) recipe, this satisfying pasta salad was inspired by the classic sandwich and is a tried-and-true crowdpleaser. Easy to make too! It is always a joy to receive recipes from those who read my newspaper column or blog. When readers send me their family favorites, I am always happy to cook them…
Crave-worthy greens are within easy reach thanks to a unique method of preparation, which delivers crispy edges and golden brown bits of feta, all while adding a few other colorful veggies to the mix! Since much of the work I do for The Fountain Avenue Kitchen takes place in the quiet of my kitchen…
I have long loved eating greens, but aside from my one make-ahead green smoothie recipe, have been hesitant to drink them! When I saw that Jaclyn Downs was offering a juicing workshop about a mile from my house, I signed up immediately. Jaclyn Downs has extensive education in the field of diet and nutrition, is…