Comfort Foods, Dairy-free, Gluten Free, Greek, Italian, Paleo, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian

Vegan Starch-Free Stuffed Peppers

I grew up in a family where stuffed peppers (Green Bell Peppers stuffed with a rice filling with tomato sauce, onions and ground meat) were a regular feature on my mom’s table. I always looked forward to stuffed pepper night too, because well, my mom made the very best stuffed peppers of course. I still …

Asian, Dairy-free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Pescatarian

Salmon over Organic Mizuna Greens

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 …

Dairy-free, Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Vegetarian

Braised Asparagus with White Mushrooms

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 …

Comfort Foods, Dairy-free, Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Southern, Vegetarian

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

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 …

Comfort Foods, Dairy-free, Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Southern, Vegan, Vegetarian

Lavender Mashed Potatoes

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 …

Dairy-free, Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian

Pink Eyed Pea Succotash

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 …