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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 …
“Sacre bleu, what is this? How on earth could I miss Such a sweet little succulent crab!” – Les Poissons from The Little Mermaid Crab meat is indeed a sweet and succulent delicacy. I love it no matter what form it comes in from steamed crabs to crab stuffing and classic crab cakes! This past …
I am a green bean lover. I love them fixed in just about every way. My recent farm bag had two nice bunches of fresh locally sourced green beans in it, as soon as I saw them I knew exactly what to do! One Green Bean salad coming up! It is easy to do and …
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 …
As the weather starts to cool we crave comforting warm foods. Beef Stroganoff, a dish of Russian origin traditionally comprised of flour dredged beef cubes in a sauce of mustard and bouillon that is finished with sour cream, is a favorite on many lists. But when you are determined to embrace a more plant based …
A salad bowl makes for a really quick and satisfying mid-week dinner or a weekend lunch. I fell in absolute love with Barbecued Chickpeas this past Summer and found that they are also marvelous in a dinner salad! This dish comes together really fast (in about 30 minutes) and is so very satisfying. It was …
Ratatouille Niçoise (Rat-eh-too-ee Nish-eh-swah) is a country French dish of stewed vegetables traditionally made with squash, eggplant, tomato and onions. While it originated in France it is popular throughout the entire Mediterranean coast as an easy summer dish. This potpourri of vegetables is typically prepared as a stew with each vegetable being sautéed to enhance …
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; …
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 …
Kale is a powerful super food and is a wonderful way to insert more dark leafy greens into your daily diet. It is packed with vitamins and minerals to energize and protect your body. Since Roman times this lovely green has been a regular on tables across much of Europe and is now growing in …
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 …