Paprikash is a classic Hungarian dish that literally translates as Paprika Chicken because of the ample use of the spice paprika in the dish. It bears a family resemblance to Goulash. Typically the meat is slowly simmered in a paprika infused roux and then onions, sweet peppers, tomatoes and such are added in. The finishing …
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 …
Stuffed Eggplant
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 …
Shrimp with Vegan Jambalaya
As the weather continues to chillĀ 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 …
The Chop
Why, you ask, do I call this salad simply “The Chop”? Because it is my go to chop salad anytime the ingredients are available. This salad is so versatile, we eat it raw, cooked, dressed, as a garnish, you name it. It is as beautiful as it is fresh and tasty and it contains elements …