There’s no need to eat out, when eating in can be better!
Decided I wanted pizza for lunch but did not want to wait for delivery and my desire to not wear real pants (I do have jamma pants on) precluded a run to the store for a take and bake deal. So I went to the fridge and the pantry for inspiration. I had a package …
Tender flaky, steamed salmon over zesty organic Japanese Mizuna greens is an elegant but relatively easy dish to make and serve. I have frequently cooked fish over greens in a pouch but this was the first time doing it with these sassy Japanese mustard greens. Mizuna Greens, sometimes called Pepper Grass, are a member of …
Every creamy bite is ambrosia! I bought a tube of gluten-free San Gennaro Basil-Garlic Polenta at Publix the other day thinking I would serve it with some marinara as usual. But then the day I would prepare it for dinner came and about mid day my mom mentioned she had a hankering, a craving, for …
If you have been following this blog, then you already know I am just a touch eggplant mad. This past Summer produced a boon of lovely eggplants too. As I work toward transitioning our diet to a more heavily plant based diet I look for ingredients I can use as a substitute for meat in …
This is a super simple side dish that brings a fresh green elegance to any meal. I served this recently to my family with some Quinoa-Kale patties and my husband’s Country Style grilled ribs. It was perfection! I am currently in love with the produce at Costco which is where I bought this perfect bunch …
After the holidays, we had a lot of left over Garlic-Rosemary Mashed Potatoes so a Shepherd’s Pie was in order! But not just any Shepherd’s Pie, a meatless pie filled with yummy vegetables and a surprise ingredient; roasted Watermelon Radishes! The Watermelon radish, also known as Roseheart or Red Meat radish, is an heirloom Chinese …
Want a healthier, funkier update to regular mashed potatoes?? Try mixing purple potatoes with cauliflower! You get the same comforting bite and texture with far less starch and much more nutritive value! WIN! Purple Potatoes are an excellent alternative to typical white or yellow fleshed potatoes. Purple Potatoes are rich in Antioxidant Phytochemicals. In 2012 …
Succotash is savory dish of corn, lima beans, zucchini and sometimes peppers. This dish was created by Native Americans and is still a favorite in the U.S. South. The name “succotash” is derived from the Naragansett Indian word “msickquatash,” meaning “boiled whole ear of corn.” Succotash is hearty enough to hold its own as a …
Looking for a quick and tasty breakfast? Look no further! These chipotle egg salad burritos are just the ticket! With just four ingredients (five if you are just now making the mayo) it is super easy to pull these together. We buy our uncooked tortillas at Costco, if you have never tried the Tortilla Land …
I love Costco. I find things there I cannot find anywhere else. This past weekend I discovered these shelled chestnut meats. I was euphoric. I loved roasted chestnuts as a girl – in fact the last time I ate them I was probably a tween. The fact that all I have to do is open …
As the weather continues to chill and we approach winter my crock pot is working harder to provide warm and nourishing meals for me and my family. What would be better to warm up a chilly Sunday afternoon than a nice hot bowl of jambalaya over rice? This pot started out as a Vegan Jambalaya …
It is a little chilly here today in North Florida, meaning it is 70º F and so I needed to wear a light sweater over my sleeveless dress. Before leaving for our meeting I put together a vegan lasagna in the crock pot — it should be ready just in time for dinner. About a …