It’s finally November. I have been reluctant this fall to get into the season. However, Thanksgiving is on its way and it’s time to start testing recipes! This recipe is a simple side dish that will do for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Roasted potatoes are easy and delicious. Adding rosemary adds a fresh element that works well with all your holiday dishes!
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
This recipe has been ready for the blog for a long time, and it is finally here! Tofu is not much by itself, it’s known for absorbing flavors well. Smoking it adds immense flavors that go well into many types of dishes and turn boring old tofu into something special. Buying smoked tofu from the store is expensive. However, smoking it at home is really easy to do!
I didn’t grow up eating a lot of salads. But boy do I love them now! Anything can be tossed together and called a salad. This salad is traditional in the sense that I use greens to bulk it up. Roasted potatoes and flaky trout make this dish incredibly filling, which is rare to find in a salad. Pair it with the creamy dilled dressing and you have a winner!
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Salad
Tagged Arugula, Cast iron, Fish, Herbs, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream
Refried beans are a simple staple that go into many recipes. Have you ever tried making homemade? You’ll be surprised at how simple it really is. And how good! I grew up with homemade refried beans, so the canned variety was never good enough. A lot of canned refried beans are not vegetarian either, and neither was my moms recipe, but that is the great thing about making homemade! You get to choose what goes into your food.
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Beans, Garlic, Make ahead, Tacos
I know I said that I was going to embrace fall. Yet here I am posting about summer vegetables…still. At the farmers market this morning there were still so many yummy summer vegetables to enjoy, I couldn’t help myself! There were a few butternut squash, but I have all winter to enjoy the long lasting squash (which is another great vegetable to roast, by the way). So there you have it, summer roasted veggies with my special seasoning blend!
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Carrots, Mushrooms, Peppers, Potatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain, Zucchini
Last week I was all about savoring summer. I even picked up a few zucchinis at the farmers market this weekend because I don’t want to let go! I finally have realized however, that I must embrace fall because those bone chilling days of winter will come shortly after. Nothing says fall to me like chili. This chili recipe is great for this time of year when you can still get locally grown peppers.
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Garlic, Make ahead, Peppers, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Pickles are a favorite snack of mine. They are crunchy, briny and full of flavor, but light and not calorie ridden. Its funny to me that pickled cucumbers are known as pickles, because you can pickle just about any vegetable. I love to pickle peppers, asparagus, and okra! Try these homemade dill pickles with jalapenos!
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Snacks
Tagged Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Peppers
It is officially fall, but I’m not over summer yet! Gardens are producing the last of their summer’s bounty. Mid-October will bring our first freeze in southern Illinois, so there are still a few weeks left. This week I will be bringing you recipes to enjoy the last days of summer produce and use up what’s left in your gardens before fall takes over. This grilled corn with garlic chive butter is to die for!
Football season starts tomorrow!! I don’t know what I love more, watching the ball game, or planning the food and drink! We love to watch the games, crowded around the TV with a plate full of finger foods and snacks. This recipe for bean dip is so simple to throw together before the game and is always a hit!
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Salsa, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Sometimes an awesome side is all you need to complete a meal. Already have a favorite recipe and need something to go with it? I’ve been there. This simple recipe for garlicky green beans is fresh and full of flavor! Perfect to sit beside your favorite meal, simple enough to bring for pot lucks, and just fancy enough to serve for big meals like Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish
Tagged Cast iron, Garlic, Green beans, Quick and Easy
