Before you freak out and declare liver to be the worst thing ever, hear me out. Liver is very good for you, but many cannot stand to eat it in it’s traditional preparations. The thing about liver or any organ meat is that it has a strong flavor if not handled properly. One thing I …
Low Fat, Starch Free Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice is one of my husband’s favorite cajun dishes. A spicy comforting dish of seasoned rice and meat. I am currently adhering to a low fat diet and have successfully lost 60 pounds thus far, so my challenge is coming up with ideas that fit my diet but will please my whole family. On …
Vegan Paprikash
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 Sugo alla Puttanesca
Puttanesca or rather alla puttanesca is my most favorite pasta sauce. It is fragrant, tangy and robust and contains some of my favorite things. Merriam Webster defines it as “served with or being a pungent tomato sauce typically containing olives, garlic, capers, hot pepper, and sometimes anchovies” and the literal translation from Italian is “in …
Zoodles alla Primavera
The name Pasta Primavera or Pasta alla Primavera literally means pasta with Spring vegetables. In this case my pasta IS a vegetable. Zucchini noodles or Zoodles have become all the rage because they are gluten free and low carb which fits in very nicely with many diet regimens today. Our vegan pasta alla prima vera …
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 …
Ratatouille Niçoise
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 …
Pico di Gallo
Nothing adds freshness to a dish easier than home-made Pico di Gallo! There are many variations on this chopped salad and this is mine. Rev up your cutting boards and get to chopping! 3 Fresh Globe Tomatoes, diced 1 Red Cubanelle Pepper, diced 1 Green Cubanelle Pepper, diced 1 medium unwaxed Cucumber, diced 4 Scallions …
Guacamole Markette
My husband Rick is the Guacamole maker in our family. I can make it, I have made it… but just like sandwiches, it is always better if HE makes it. First of all he is gifted in his ability to select the perfect avocados for the task. We prefer Haas Avocados and you want them …