This dish can be a meal or a side dish.  The recipe calls for a lot of herbs and spices but it is super easy to make and absolutely delicious to eat.  Adding asparagus, since it’s in season, is great and adds even more nutrients to the dish.  This can be served warm or cold and is great for picnics.

I guess mint will be the theme of this month in the herb category.  If you let this orzo salad sit a bit before serving, the flavors infuse the orzo, tomatoes, and zucchini a lot more.  This is a great side dish to grilled fish and a glass of dry white wine.  One thing, if you like garlic, add some more to get an extra kick!

This recipe can be either a meal by itself or a side dish to a baked salmon fillet or roasted chicken breast.  I will warn you that the mustard greens have a very unique and bitter taste, but they are crazy good for you.  They just might be one of the most healthy foods for you.  Many of us have never had barley, but this grain does wonders for the intestinal tract.  To lower the calories of this meal and make a little more healthy, cut out the brie or taleggio cheese.  Try a Sangiovese or Nebiolo Italian varietal wine as a pairing.