How to cook wild rice? This simple two step process makes cooking wild rice as simple as making pasta.

Between March and June, you can find locally grown asparagus at farmstands, grocery stores, and specialty markets. You may even be able to find white asparagus, which is a treat. Asparagus will keep in the fridge for 5-7 days, but you want to use it before the heads of the asparagus begin to open. If your asparagus becomes limp, pop it into a cup of water to refresh it. Become an Appetite for Life Cooking Club Member for the full article.

Steel-cut Oats Risotto is a wonderful way to use up any leftover oatmeal you may have. It is quick and easy and uses what you have in the pantry.

Pantry Pasta uses what you have in your pantry to make a delicious and comforting dinner in 15 minutes or less.

Stir Fried Sesame Green Beans are easy to cook using sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, cayenne, Chinese Five Spice, and sesame seeds.

Crunchy carrots is a name my mother gave to this dish containing carrots, onions, and a bouillon cube.

Mashed carrots are a simple delight that is warm and comforting and can transform throughout the seasons.

Beetroot hummus is a combination of onions, garlic, beets, chickpeas, cumin, Greek yogurt, and olive oil.

Leftover Tomato Sauce Soup is a perfect way to use up your tomato sauce when you want something simple and satisfying to eat.

My Muhammara Dip or red pepper dip containing the peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes

Chickpea Soup or Pasta e Ceci is a simple soup with just a few ingredients and fresh herbs. You will have this on the table in under 20 min

Cavatelli with Beans and Broccolini is a delicious dish that is quick to make with only a few ingredients.

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna is made using uncooked lasagna noodles, Gruyére cheese, and a bechamel sauce with lots of nutmeg

Cheesy Farro is an easy dish and a great way to get to learn more about farro, how to cook it, and how it adds to salads, soups, sidedishes

Cheese Fondue is a perfect New Year's Eve dish because it is warm, cozy, and interactive. Choose high-melting cheeses for the best result.

This Chilies and Cheese Dip was a favorite in the 1970s made with shredded cheese, canned green chilies, eggs and milk.

Baked Squash and Leeks is a cozy dish filled with leeks, cheese, and a delightful sauce. Perfect for a holiday meal or Sunday dinner.

Veggie stuffed grilled cheese sandwiches are a twist on a favorite that allows you to be creative with the vegetables you add and flavors.

Green Bean Casserole in its simplest form are green beans with cream of mushroom soup and french-fried onions. Yumm.

Pumpkin Stew is a delicious alternative to meat-based stews. Filled with carrots, pumpkin, onions, zucchini plus cumin, corriander, ginger