I have another asparagus recipe for you this week! This time, I made a quick and easy lunch, asparagus and pesto baked eggs. I used sundried tomato pesto, and it was stunning in this dish!
First, many asparagus baked eggs do not use pesto. I used it because I wanted an extra pop of flavor. If you don’t have any, this dish will still be tasty, just not as complex. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
My favorite spring vegetable is asparagus, hands down. For me it is partially nostalgic because I grew up eating fresh picked asparagus and now I grow it in my own garden as well. Asparagus lends itself well to many dishes. Most often I eat it as a side dish, but it also works in pasta dishes and salads like this asparagus and corn salad.
This salad is also a side dish, but you could easily turn it into a simple meal by adding some protein, like canned chickpeas. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Asparagus, Garlic, Sweet Corn
This post is really more like an idea than a recipe. Yes, the recipe for gouda and smoked tofu grilled cheese is written out in full below. However if you know how to make a grilled cheese sandwich, then all you need to do is add some smoked tofu to have a hearty, cozy, and easy to make meal in only a few minutes.
The grilled cheese was one of the first things that I learned to cook. I was just a kid probably getting in the way in the kitchen. I imagine I was told to flip the sandwich while another was being made. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Smoked Tofu, Tofu
Before I knew what Pangrattato was, I used to call it spaghetti with breadcrumbs. Pangrattato is Italian for breadcrumbs. Most often when I see this title used, it is used as a topping on pasta. Garlic and nutritional yeast pangrattato pasta is just one in a million ways to make pangrattato.
All you have to do to make pangrattato is to heat oil in a skillet, add breadcrumbs and seasonings and cook until toasted to crunchy perfection. Use it to top all your favorite pasta dishes, or just put in on plain spaghetti with an extra drizzle of olive oil. You can use it on casseroles, and many other dishes as well. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Noodles, Nutritional Yeast, Pasta
I love pasta, and therefore, it is hard to believe that I have not tried this smoky pumpkin pasta before now. The creamy sauce clings to the pasta in a way that is reminiscent of mac and cheese, but the flavors are more sophisticated.
The pumpkin really elevates the other savory flavors in the dish without getting lost itself. Its creamy earthy tones are balanced by the smokiness of the paprika, which also brings the smallest touch of heat. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged f, half and half, Parmesan, Pumpkin, Quick and Easy, Smoked paprika, Vegetarian
This healthy Greek yogurt ranch is better than bottled ranch for a wide variety of reasons. First of all, it tastes better! The yogurt and fresh lemon juice add tang that you would expect from a traditional buttermilk ranch and the fresh herbs have a distinctly bright flavor that you will never get in a bottle.
Beyond the amazing flavor, this recipe is very easy to make. Simply mix together all the ingredients! I almost always have a tub of Greek yogurt in the fridge, so if you are the same then all you need are the herbs. Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy
I can’t believe that December is in full swing already. This fall has flown by so quickly and now it is practically winter. During the fall, I don’t dive into pumpkin spice season so much. I do, however, love football food season. This black bean taco dip is one that I made repeatedly this year.
The base for this dip is black beans, seasoned with onion and taco seasoning (garlic, cumin, chili powder and paprika). Then I add salsa to give the dip some more body, and of course flavor. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks
Tagged Black Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Salsa
Friends, it has been a busy fall as usual (busy but good), and I have not been posting as often as I like to. Today I have a great fall recipe for you to try, purple sweet potato and kale mini crustless quiches, and there will be many more recipes coming once winter break has started!
So, more about quiches!
Quiches are supposed to be more custard-like than a fritatta or egg bake because they have more dairy in them. I love adding cottage cheese for a portion of my dairy because it adds a boost of protein. The little chunks also create air pockets when baking, so this recipe will yield a light and fluffy quiche. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Eggs, Kale, Sweet Potato, Vegetarian
A few years ago, I started growing okra in my garden. It is a beautiful plant that grows very tall with large showy flowers. My favorite way to use my homegrown okra is to make grilled okra with hot sauce aioli.
Grilled okra is amazing. It gets tender and carries the smokey flavor of the grill well. The spice mixture I season it with in this recipe pairs well with its natural earthy flavors as well as the smoky flavor from the grill. Continue reading
I love my homemade smoked tofu recipe, and I love even more finding delicious ways to use it. This smoked tofu schnitzel is crunchy, chewy, and flavorful.
When I considered trying a tofu schnitzel recipe, I was worried it would be bland, just like tofu. You can make tofu delicious by letting it absorb other flavors, but simply breading and frying it didn’t seem like that would do the trick alone.
I decided to go with my smoked tofu instead because it is already prepped with loads of flavor. All you have to do is slice it, bread it, and fry it! Oh, and perhaps choose a sauce. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Lemon, Smoked Tofu, Vegan
