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 …
Vegan Lasagna
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 …
Eggplant Ragoût
This eggplant ragoût came together really fast, making dinner on a Thursday night a snap. A ragoût (ra-goo) is a thick, rich, well-seasoned stew of meat, poultry or fish that can be made with or without vegetables. Since this is a vegan version I opted to make it a ragout of eggplant and tomatoes. The …
Autumn Minestrone
There is a crisp breeze in the air (yes, even in Florida), Autumn is in full swing and it’s a perfect day for minestrone. Minestrone loosely translates as a thick vegetable soup. It is as old as Roman times when a vegetarian diet was the main stay for many by necessity based on food sources …
Pastitsio
Pastitsio (pronounced Pahs-tee-cho) is a Mediterranean baked pasta dish that is normally made with ground meat. Pastitsio takes its name from the Italian pasticcio which is derived from the word pasta, and means “pie.” So we are essentially making a pasta pie. Many think of Pastitsio as Greek lasagna since it is assembled in layers; …
Deep Dish Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole
So I was having an early breakfast with my Rick one morning when this idea came to me to make for dinner that night based on the fresh ingredients I knew we had on hand. If you are new to this blog, we participate in a local farm fare farm bag delivery that brings freshly …
Vegan Alfredo Sauce
My husband and I are both mostly Pescatarians but we like to go Vegan for 1-2 months a year as a detox. I also intersperse our regular family meals with Vegan dishes such as this spin on Fettuccine Alfredo. I LOVE Alfredo on pasta, but sometimes it does not love me. Worst case of food …
Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese & Walnut Lasagna
Beets are highly nutritious and “cardiovascular” friendly root vegetables. I always thought I hated beets, but I was wrong. It turns out what I really hated was canned beets. Fresh beets are a whole new story – so I am always experimenting with new beet recipes. This one was a real winner and is requested …
Eggplant Parmigiana
My family and I really love eggplant, so it makes regular appearances at our table in all it’s various forms. This is my take on a classic Eggplant Parmigiana which is a great meatless dish, but it can have meat added in the sauce or in this case I added a couple layers of low …
Chicken Meatball Alfredo Macaroni
Sometimes you get home from work and are really pressed for both time and energy. The desire to give in and order take-out can be close to overwhelming. You can still pull together a delicious meal for yourself and your family for far less cost and probably a lot faster than waiting for delivery. Aidell’s …
Cilantro Avocado Pesto Zoodles
Pesto noodles are a very comforting and flavorful dish. When you are trying to live a healthier life style it is daunting to think you have to give up something you love. Most diets fail because of the negative outlook of giving up or doing without. You positively do NOT have to suffer! You can …
Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles
Shrimp Scampi is a long time favorite for both me and my husband. First of all it is shrimp — tasty little darlings and only about 10 calories a piece. Fried, boiled, broiled or grilled I LOVE me some shrimp!! But saute them in a pan with some fresh garlic and Tuscan herbs and they …