Quick Pickled Fennel

Quick Pickled Fennel

Fresh fennel is easily preserved with this quick pickling recipe. Try it sprinkled over grilled fish, roast beef, or simply tossed in a salad.

Oven Roasted Eggplant with Balsamic Tomatoes

Oven Roasted Eggplant with Balsamic Tomatoes

There’s just nothing more beautiful or delicious than eggplant and tomatoes picked fresh from your garden or selected at your local farmer’s market. But, if you’re anything like me, you grow (or purchase) too many and then you’re scrambling for something to make with them. 

Pasta with Cherry Tomato and Basil Sauce

Pasta with Cherry Tomato and Basil Sauce

If you’ve got an abundance of cherry tomatoes, this quick & easy sauce is divine. Anchovies are optional but they add delicious umami & you really won’t taste them. Enjoy!

Spring is in the Air

Spring is in the Air

lola rugula spring is in the air, preparing for the spring planting

Pan Roasted Pomodoro Sauce made with Fresh Tomatoes

Pan Roasted Pomodoro Sauce made with Fresh Tomatoes

pomodoro sauce made with fresh tomatoes

Oven Roasted Carrots with Miso and Sesame

Oven Roasted Carrots with Miso and Sesame

I’ve never been a huge fan of cooked carrots but preparing them this way has turned me around. Last year, I had my first successful season of growing carrots in my garden; they’ve typically given me a run for my money by not faring very 

Greens-Filled Ravioli with Garlic Butter Sauce

Greens-Filled Ravioli with Garlic Butter Sauce

This vegetarian ravioli is packed full of arugula, purple mizuna, and Swiss chard and is easily customizable to include the greens of your choice. This particular batch is a garden-inspired one because I had recently picked all of these greens in a last-minute harvest before