Cara Mangini
Where Plants Make Good Food
In the heart of Burlingame, tastemaker Bob Trahan feeds us the seasons and big ambitions at his restaurant Twelvemonth Photography...
Heirloom Tomato Sandwich
With Honey-Mustard Slaw, Avocado and Pickled Onion Cara Mangini believes eating vegetables is one of life's greatest pleasures and has...
Summer Crudités & Pesto Sandwich With Lemon-Dressed Arugula
Recipe by Cara Mangini | Photography by Paulette Phlipot | Summer 2025 Makes up to 4 sandwiches on classic sandwich...
Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard Lasagna
This savory and sweet lasagna is as decadent, delicious and wintery as it sounds. It’s an excellent use of butternut...
Cauliflower Enchiladas
Pumpkin is a prime candidate for cool-weather enchiladas—another crowd-pleasing main dish that turns one of winter’s most popular veggies into...
How Do I Turn Vegetables Into Dinner
After my award-winning first book The Vegetable Butcher was published (and for years following), this was the #1 question I...
Baby Beet and Blueberry Salad with Avocado and Basil Vinaigrette
When blueberries are spilling over the tables at farmers markets and baby beets are stacked high, it’s time to make...
Asparagus and Artichoke Paella
You can make paella, the famous and beloved Spanish-born, saffron-scented rice, at home with all kinds of vegetables. (And you...
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Cara Mangini
Where Plants Make Good Food
In the heart of Burlingame, tastemaker Bob Trahan feeds us the seasons and big ambitions at his restaurant Twelvemonth Photography...
How Do I Turn Vegetables Into Dinner
After my award-winning first book The Vegetable Butcher was published (and for years following), this was the #1 question I...