If you're a gardener or farmer who grows zucchini, inevitably one will get away from you and become the incredible hulk of squash. If you grow carrots, you always end up with some that are strangely shaped. What we do on the farm is grate these items and turn them into delicious baked goods. I have been looking for a good recipe that uses a lot of veggies and avoids refined sugar - and here it is! I tried it using maple syrup and added sunflower seeds for a little extra protein, fat and sticking ... continue reading...

Adapted from Family Circle magazine, March 2015 issue. Makes 2 servings, Prep 15 min, Cook 13 min. 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cups thinly sliced fennel (the bulb) 1/2 to 3/4 pounds shrimp (choose wild caught, domestic shrimp), shelled & deveined 1/2 sweet pepper, seeded and thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tbsp capers 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 2 tbsp dry vermouth 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1/8 tsp salt Thin spaghetti or pasta of your choice, cooked al ... continue reading...